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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Glock 23== | ==Glock 23== | ||
Boston PD Detective Thomas Craven ([[Mel Gibson]]) carries a [[Glock 23]] as his sidearm throughout the film. He uses it on multiple occasions, most notably to dispatch some of Northmoor's private security personnel working for Jack Bennet ([[Danny Huston]]). When Craven enters David Burnham's apartment, the "23" slide markings are clearly visible. The Glock 23 is also the real life issue weapon of Boston Police Department's officers and detectives. | Boston PD Detective Thomas Craven ([[Mel Gibson]]) carries a [[Glock 23]] as his sidearm throughout the film. He uses it on multiple occasions, most notably to dispatch some of Northmoor's private security personnel working for Jack Bennet ([[Danny Huston]]). When Craven enters David Burnham's apartment, the "23" slide markings are clearly visible. The Glock 23 is also the real life issue weapon of Boston Police Department's officers and detectives. | ||
| − | [[File:GibsonGlock.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:GibsonGlock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Hero Glock 23 used by Mel Gibson in ''Edge of Darkness'' - .40 Smith & Wesson. Note the extended slide release which was customized for Mel Gibson. Image courtesy of NRA National Firearms Museum.]] |
[[Image:EOD7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A production still shows Thomas Craven holding his Glock.]] | [[Image:EOD7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A production still shows Thomas Craven holding his Glock.]] | ||
[[Image:EOD3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another production still of Thomas Craven.]] | [[Image:EOD3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another production still of Thomas Craven.]] | ||
[[Image:EOD2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thomas Craven's Glock in his holster.]] | [[Image:EOD2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thomas Craven's Glock in his holster.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:EOD 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven comes knockin' on David Burnham's door. | + | [[Image:EOD 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven comes knockin' on David Burnham's door. Note in this shot here we can see the slide markings '23', 'AUSTRIA', and '.40', which confirm the gun as a Glock 23. Also note the depressed trigger, indicating the weapon has not been made ready.]] |
| − | [[Image:EOD 102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This is not a preferable method for Law Enforcement to enter a room or building, as a suspect lying in wait could easily grab the gun before the officer is through the door | + | [[Image:EOD 102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This is not a preferable method for Law Enforcement to enter a room or building, as a suspect lying in wait could easily grab the gun before the officer is through the door - which is exactly what happens to Craven.]] |
[[Image:EOD 3008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven draws his Glock against a Northmoor henchman.]] | [[Image:EOD 3008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven draws his Glock against a Northmoor henchman.]] | ||
[[Image:EODG23sideprofile.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven fires his Glock at the henchman's car. Here we get a nice side view of Craven's Glock.]] | [[Image:EODG23sideprofile.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven fires his Glock at the henchman's car. Here we get a nice side view of Craven's Glock.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:EOD 111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven fires his Glock.]] | + | [[Image:EOD 111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven ([[Mel Gibson]]) fires his Glock.]] |
| − | [[Image:EODG23_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:EODG23_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"- Like your name and what you're doin' here."'' <BR> Craven aims his Glock at Jedburgh.]] |
| − | [[Image:EODG23.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:EODG23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Yeah, I'm funny like that."'' <BR> Craven pulls his Glock on Bennett's henchmen.]] |
==Springfield Ultra Compact== | ==Springfield Ultra Compact== | ||
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[[Image:EOD 3004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:EOD 3004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:EOD 115.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jedburgh holds his gun at the senator.]] | [[Image:EOD 115.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jedburgh holds his gun at the senator.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:EOD_HK.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:EOD_HK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"By what standard?"'']] |
[[Image:EOD_HK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jedburgh fires the gun.]] | [[Image:EOD_HK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jedburgh fires the gun.]] | ||
==SIG-Sauer P220R== | ==SIG-Sauer P220R== | ||
| − | Northmoor's private security officers, including Jack Bennett's bodyguards Agent One ([[Frank Grillo]]) and Agent Two ([[Peter Epstein]]) all carry [[ | + | Northmoor's private security officers, including Jack Bennett's bodyguards Agent One ([[Frank Grillo]]) and Agent Two ([[Peter Epstein]]) all carry [[SIG-Sauer P220R]] pistols as their sidearms. Craven ([[Mel Gibson]]) also takes one from Bennett's driver and uses it to scare him. |
[[Image:SIGP220R Standard.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P220R - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:SIGP220R Standard.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P220R - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:EOD7G.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bennett gets an uncomfortable experience courtesy of Craven.]] | [[Image:EOD7G.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bennett gets an uncomfortable experience courtesy of Craven.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:EOD9I.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:EOD9I.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"What does it feel like?"'' <BR> Note the lack of frame-bulge in this shot, indicating this gun is a P220 and not a [[SIG-Sauer P226|P226]].]] |
[[Image:EOD_p226r.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent One aims his P220R at Craven.]] | [[Image:EOD_p226r.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent One aims his P220R at Craven.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:EOD_p226r_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:EOD_p226r_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Hello, Craven."'']] |
[[Image:EOD 3009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent One runs down the stairs with his P220R in hand.]] | [[Image:EOD 3009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent One runs down the stairs with his P220R in hand.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose== | ||
| − | Jack Bennett ([[Danny Huston]]) uses what appears to be a [[ | + | Jack Bennett ([[Danny Huston]]) uses what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose]] during the climactic firefight. |
[[Image:S&W Model 19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:S&W Model 19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:EOD11K.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bennett aims his Smith & Wesson Model 19.]] | [[Image:EOD11K.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bennett aims his Smith & Wesson Model 19.]] | ||
==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
| − | A Massachusetts state trooper briefly uses a [[Glock 17]] in the film. | + | A Massachusetts state trooper briefly uses a [[Glock 17]] in the film. The theatrical poster also shows Craven ([[Mel Gibson]]) wielding a full-size older 2nd Generation Glock 17 (noted by the lack of accessory rail), though he does not use this particular model Glock in the film. |
[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:EOD_G17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A state trooper pulls his Glock.]] | [[Image:EOD_G17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A state trooper pulls his Glock.]] | ||
| − | =Rifles= | + | =Rifles / Carbines= |
==M4A1== | ==M4A1== | ||
| − | The Boston PD | + | The Boston PD SWAT uses [[M4A1 Carbine]]s fitted with EOTech holosights and tactical lights, while serving an arrest warrant on a suspect. |
| − | [[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|none|none|thumb|500px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm | + | [[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|none|none|thumb|500px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm]] |
| − | [[Image:EOD4D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Boston | + | [[Image:EOD4D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Boston SWAT offcier with the M4A1.]] |
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
| − | ==Sawed Off 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | + | ==Sawed-Off 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== |
| − | A | + | A [[Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun]] is used by Agent One ([[Frank Grillo]]) at the beginning of the film. One is also seen on a dead hitman's table. |
| − | [[Image:Remington SBS.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Remington SBS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington Spartan Sawed-Off shotgun - 12 Gauge]] |
| − | [[Image:EOD_lupara.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent One fires a | + | [[Image:EOD_lupara.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent One fires a sawed-off shotgun at the Cravens.]] |
[[Image:EOD5E.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven watches a crime scene technician dust the weapon for prints.]] | [[Image:EOD5E.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Craven watches a crime scene technician dust the weapon for prints.]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 21 January 2016
The following weapons were used in the film Edge of Darkness:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Handguns
Glock 23
Boston PD Detective Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) carries a Glock 23 as his sidearm throughout the film. He uses it on multiple occasions, most notably to dispatch some of Northmoor's private security personnel working for Jack Bennet (Danny Huston). When Craven enters David Burnham's apartment, the "23" slide markings are clearly visible. The Glock 23 is also the real life issue weapon of Boston Police Department's officers and detectives.
Craven (Mel Gibson) fires his Glock.
Springfield Ultra Compact
Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) finds a Springfield Armory Ultra Compact with Hogue rubber grips in Emma Craven's (Bojana Novakovic) bedroom. The firearm belongs to Emma's boyfriend Dan Burnham (Shawn Roberts). Craven later gives this firearm back to Burnham to protect himself.
A production image of Craven showing the Ultra Compact to Dan Burnham (Shawn Roberts).
Craven (Mel Gibson) discovers the Ultra Compact in Emma's nightstand.
Heckler & Koch P2000SK
Darius Jedburgh's (Ray Winstone) sidearm throughout the film is a Heckler & Koch P2000SK. He uses it a few times, most notably at the senator's house.
Jedburgh (Ray Winstone) fires his P2000SK.
SIG-Sauer P220R
Northmoor's private security officers, including Jack Bennett's bodyguards Agent One (Frank Grillo) and Agent Two (Peter Epstein) all carry SIG-Sauer P220R pistols as their sidearms. Craven (Mel Gibson) also takes one from Bennett's driver and uses it to scare him.
"What does it feel like?"
Note the lack of frame-bulge in this shot, indicating this gun is a P220 and not a P226.
Note the lack of frame-bulge in this shot, indicating this gun is a P220 and not a P226.
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose
Jack Bennett (Danny Huston) uses what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose during the climactic firefight.
Glock 17
A Massachusetts state trooper briefly uses a Glock 17 in the film. The theatrical poster also shows Craven (Mel Gibson) wielding a full-size older 2nd Generation Glock 17 (noted by the lack of accessory rail), though he does not use this particular model Glock in the film.
Rifles / Carbines
M4A1
The Boston PD SWAT uses M4A1 Carbines fitted with EOTech holosights and tactical lights, while serving an arrest warrant on a suspect.
Shotguns
Sawed-Off 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun is used by Agent One (Frank Grillo) at the beginning of the film. One is also seen on a dead hitman's table.
