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''The Hard Way'' is a 1991 action comedy starring [[Michael J. Fox]] as a spoiled Hollywood actor named Nick Lang who wants to break into serious roles by learning how to be a real cop.  He is mismatched with veteran NYPD detective John Moss ([[James Woods]]), as they pursue a serial killer known as "The Party Crasher" ([[Stephen Lang]]).  The film was directed by John Badham (''[[Blue Thunder]]'').  The film is notable for being one of the first films to feature the use of the [[Glock 19]].
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[[Image:Hard way xlg.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Hard Way'' (1991)]]
  
[[Image:Hard way xlg.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Hard Way'' (1991)]]
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''The Hard Way'' is a 1991 action comedy starring [[Michael J. Fox]] as a spoiled Hollywood actor named Nick Lang who wants to break into serious roles by learning how to be a real cop.  Veteran NYPD detective John Moss ([[James Woods]]) finds himself having to escort Lang around the city as they pursue a serial killer known as "The Party Crasher" ([[Stephen Lang]]).  The film was directed by John Badham (''[[Blue Thunder]]'') and is notable for being one of the first films to feature the [[Glock 19]].
  
 
'''The following guns are used in the movie ''The Hard Way (1991)'':'''
 
'''The following guns are used in the movie ''The Hard Way (1991)'':'''
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== Glock 19 ==
 
== Glock 19 ==
 
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Lt. John Moss ([[James Woods]]) uses a 9mm [[Glock 19]] as his sidearm. This was only the second film to feature a Glock pistol, the first being 1990's ''[[Die Hard 2]]''. The Glock 19 was not even a year old when this movie was released (1991). At one point in the film, the Party Crasher gets ahold of it and shoots at Nick Lang ([[Michael J. Fox]]).
Lt. John Moss ([[James Woods]]) uses a 9mm [[Glock 19]] as his sidearm. This was only the second film to feature a Glock pistol, the first being 1990's ''[[Die Hard 2]]''. The Glock 19 was not even a year old when this movie was released (1991). At one point in the film, the Party Crasher gets ahold of it and shoots Nick Lang ([[Michael J. Fox]]).
 
 
[[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]]
 
 
[[Image:THW01.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Moss draws down on a subway punk with his Glock.]]
 
[[Image:THW01.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Moss draws down on a subway punk with his Glock.]]
 
 
[[Image:THW05.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Moss draws his Glock on the Party Crasher in a movie theater.]]
 
[[Image:THW05.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Moss draws his Glock on the Party Crasher in a movie theater.]]
  
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 ==
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 ==
 
 
When Nick Lang explores Moss's apartment, he finds a snubnosed .38 [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. At one point where Moss tries to grant Lang's wish of knowing what it's like to kill someone, he loads it with blanks and Lang "shoots" a street worker. The S&W is also carried by Detectives Billy ([[L.L. Cool J]]), Ben Pooley ([[Luis Guzmán]]), Grainy ([[John Capodice]]) and China ([[Mary Mara]]).
 
When Nick Lang explores Moss's apartment, he finds a snubnosed .38 [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. At one point where Moss tries to grant Lang's wish of knowing what it's like to kill someone, he loads it with blanks and Lang "shoots" a street worker. The S&W is also carried by Detectives Billy ([[L.L. Cool J]]), Ben Pooley ([[Luis Guzmán]]), Grainy ([[John Capodice]]) and China ([[Mary Mara]]).
 
 
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special.  Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.]]
 
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special.  Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.]]
 
 
[[Image:THW07 (2).JPG|thumb|none|600px|Lang poses in front of the mirror with Moss's S&W.]]
 
[[Image:THW07 (2).JPG|thumb|none|600px|Lang poses in front of the mirror with Moss's S&W.]]
  
 
== Walther PP ==
 
== Walther PP ==
 
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In the subway shootout scene, a teenage mugger (Johnny Sanchez) attempts to shoot Moss with a .32 [[Walther PP]], but it misfires.
In the subway shootout scene, a teenage mugger ([[Johnny Sanchez]]) attempts to shoot Moss with a .32 [[Walther PP]], but it misfires.
 
 
 
 
[[Image:Walther_PP.jpg‎|thumb|300px|none|Walther PP - 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).]]
 
[[Image:Walther_PP.jpg‎|thumb|300px|none|Walther PP - 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).]]
 
[[Image:THW02.JPG|none|thumb|600px|The mugger tries to use his Walther against Moss.]]
 
[[Image:THW02.JPG|none|thumb|600px|The mugger tries to use his Walther against Moss.]]
  
== Wildey ==
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== Wildey Magnum .475 pistol==
 
 
 
The Party Crasher ([[Stephen Lang]]) uses a custom-made [[.475 Wildey Magnum]] semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 Winchester Magnum as his primary murder weapon.  He uses hollowpoint Glaser safety bullets and laser sights to maintain his aim.
 
The Party Crasher ([[Stephen Lang]]) uses a custom-made [[.475 Wildey Magnum]] semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 Winchester Magnum as his primary murder weapon.  He uses hollowpoint Glaser safety bullets and laser sights to maintain his aim.
 
[[Image:475Wildey.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Wildey pistol]]
 
[[Image:475Wildey.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Wildey pistol]]
 
 
[[Image:THW03.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The Party Crasher tries to acquire a Wildley from a gun dealer.]]
 
[[Image:THW03.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The Party Crasher tries to acquire a Wildley from a gun dealer.]]
 
 
[[Image:THW04.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the Wildley.]]
 
[[Image:THW04.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the Wildley.]]
  

Revision as of 14:08, 12 March 2011

The Hard Way (1991)

The Hard Way is a 1991 action comedy starring Michael J. Fox as a spoiled Hollywood actor named Nick Lang who wants to break into serious roles by learning how to be a real cop. Veteran NYPD detective John Moss (James Woods) finds himself having to escort Lang around the city as they pursue a serial killer known as "The Party Crasher" (Stephen Lang). The film was directed by John Badham (Blue Thunder) and is notable for being one of the first films to feature the Glock 19.

The following guns are used in the movie The Hard Way (1991):


Glock 19

Lt. John Moss (James Woods) uses a 9mm Glock 19 as his sidearm. This was only the second film to feature a Glock pistol, the first being 1990's Die Hard 2. The Glock 19 was not even a year old when this movie was released (1991). At one point in the film, the Party Crasher gets ahold of it and shoots at Nick Lang (Michael J. Fox).

Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm
Moss draws down on a subway punk with his Glock.
Moss draws his Glock on the Party Crasher in a movie theater.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

When Nick Lang explores Moss's apartment, he finds a snubnosed .38 Smith & Wesson Model 10. At one point where Moss tries to grant Lang's wish of knowing what it's like to kill someone, he loads it with blanks and Lang "shoots" a street worker. The S&W is also carried by Detectives Billy (L.L. Cool J), Ben Pooley (Luis Guzmán), Grainy (John Capodice) and China (Mary Mara).

Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.
Lang poses in front of the mirror with Moss's S&W.

Walther PP

In the subway shootout scene, a teenage mugger (Johnny Sanchez) attempts to shoot Moss with a .32 Walther PP, but it misfires.

Walther PP - 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).
The mugger tries to use his Walther against Moss.

Wildey Magnum .475 pistol

The Party Crasher (Stephen Lang) uses a custom-made .475 Wildey Magnum semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 Winchester Magnum as his primary murder weapon. He uses hollowpoint Glaser safety bullets and laser sights to maintain his aim.

Wildey pistol
The Party Crasher tries to acquire a Wildley from a gun dealer.
A closeup of the Wildley.

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