L.A. Takedown

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L.A. Takedown (1989).

L.A. Takedown is a 1989 television crime film written and directed by Michael Mann that was intended to be a pilot for a crime series. Mann would later remake this film as 1995's Heat.

The following weapons were used in the film L.A. Takedown:

Franchi SPAS 15

Det. Bobby Schwartz (Daniel Baldwin) uses a Franchi SPAS-15 during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout. Det. Vincent Hanna (Scott Plank) later uses it.

Franchi SPAS-15 - 12 Gauge.

SIG-Sauer P226

Det. Vincent Hanna (Scott Plank) uses a nickel-plated SIG-Sauer P226 as his sidearm throughout the movie.

A nickel SIG-Sauer P226 pistol chambered in 9x19mm. This is another real movie gun and has been adapted to fire full flash motion picture blanks.

Detonics Servicemaster Custom

The Detonics Servicemaster appears to be the handgun pulled by Patrick McLaren (Alex McArthur) while confronting Waingro at the hotel.

Detonics Servicemaster

Heckler & Koch MP5K

The Heckler & Koch MP5K is the main weapon used by the robbery crew including Patrick McLaren (Alex McArthur), Chris Sheherlis (Peter Dobson), and Michael Cherrito (Vincent Guastaferro) during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout.

Heckler & Koch MP5K 9x19mm

CAR-15

What appear to be CAR-15 assault rifles are used by LAPD detectives during the Wilshire Blvd. shootout.

CAR-15 Rifle - 5.56mm

Mossberg 590

The Mossberg 590 shotgun is used by Chris Sheherlis as well as LAPD detectives in the film.

Mossberg 590 - 12 Gauge.

Benelli M2 Super 90

LAPD Detectives are seen armed with Benelli M2 Super 90 shotguns during the hotel confrontation.

Remington 870 Field Gun

Waingro (Xander Berkeley) uses a Remington 870 Field Shotgun with a sawed off barrel when confronted in his hotel room.

Remington 870 Field Gun - 12 gauge. This is the current production model, with matte finish and laminate wood furniture. The 870 used in the show is the 1970s variant with rich factory blued finish and walnut stocks.