Lock 'n Load With R. Lee Ermey

The following guns were used in the History Channel Series Lock 'n Load With R. Lee Ermey:

Please note, this show is brand new, and will be missing a poster and some finishing touches until further notice. It is prefered if you do not upload guns seen in the commercials, and wait until guns are documented episode by episode. This way chronological order on episodes can be maintained.

Since descriptions can change in the blink of an eye when I document as I view, I'm just going to list the guns I see and add descriptions after the show ends. It's hard to enjoy the show when I'm going non-stop for an hour trying to keep up. - Gunmaster45

M60 Machine Gun

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, the show opens with Gunny firing an M60 machine gun, nicknamed "The Pig". Gunny later speculates on it and inevitabley test fires it, firing a solid 100-round burst on one target, with pretty good accuracy. He finds five-round bursts to work much better on another target. We also see troops in Vietnam using them.

M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO

M60D Machine Gun

• In Episode 5: Helicopters, an M60D machine gun is seen mounted on a Huey helicopter.

Browning M1917 Water-Cooled

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, Gunny test fires a Browning M1917 water-cooled machine gun by shooting glass bottles, harshing the Corporal setting it up for being sluggish in his work. Gunny also explains of two Marines who bravely faught Japanese at Guadalcanal (Mitchell Page and John Bassilone) and won the congressional medal of honor using the weapons single-handed. To disprove nay-sayers, Gunny fires the gun from the hip by himself to show the 47-lb weapon can be singley manned.

Browning M1917 machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo

Browning M2HB

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, Gunny fires a Browning M2HB machine gun, claiming in order to fire a big-ass gun, you need a big-ass vehicle to mount it on. A person at a machine gun shoot is also seen firing one.
• In Episode 5: Helicopters, a soldier is seen firing a Browning M2HB from a Humvee jeep.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

FN GAU-21 Aircraft

• In Episode 5: Helicopters, Gunny test fires an FN GAU-21 Aircraft machine gun from the door of a Huey helicopter.

M16A1

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, we see a soldier in Vietnam holding an M16A1 in a sillouhette image.
• In Episode 5: Helicopters, we see soldiers in Vietnam holding M16A1s.

M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm

M203 Grenade Launcher

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, we see a soldier in Vietnam armed with an M16A1 fitted with an M203 grenade launcher in a sillouhette image.

M203 grenade launcher 40mm

MG42

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, Gunny tests "Hitler's Buzzsaw", the deadly MG42 by cutting down dead tree stalks, considering it to be a pretty good logging tool. We the quick change barrels swapped multiple times.

MG42 Light Machine Gun 7.92x57mm Mauser

MG34

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, we see German soldiers in WWII carring MG34s.

MG34 7.92x57mm Mauser with 75-round ammo drum

GE M134 Minigun

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, Gunny fires a GE M134 Minigun, Dillion Aero model and uses it to demolish a junked Sedan. Gunny calls it a "Gatling Gun on steroids!" It is fitted with an EOTech sight for easier aim.
• In Episode 5: Helicopters, we see GE M134 Miniguns mounted on helicopters.

Dillon Aero M134 with flash suppressor - 7.62x51mm. These are new model M134 Miniguns or just updated GE Miniguns which are usually seen with a different spade grip mount that were used during the Vietnam War.

Springfield 1861

• Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a re-enactor fires shots with a Springfield 1861 percussion rifle.

Springfield 1861 - .58 caliber minie ball.

Browning M1919

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a person at the machine gun shoot fires a Browning M1919 machine gun.

• In Episode 3: Tanks Educations, a Browning M1919 machine gun is mounted on the hatch of an M4 Sherman tank.

Browning M1919 .30-06 on M2 tripod

M1928 Thompson

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, Gunny blasts away with an M1928 Thompson fitted with a 50-round drum, and somewhat sloppily writes a "G" in the target, for "Gunny". A person at a machine gun shoot is seen firing an M1928 Thompson, fitted with a 30-round magazine.

M1928 "Tommy Gun" .45 ACP with 50-round drum magazine, made famous through countless classic gangster movies

M1928A1 Thompson

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a WWII soldier is seen holding an M1928A1 Thompson.

M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP

M1A1 Thompson

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a WWII soldier is seen holding an M1A1 Thompson.

M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP

Walther MPK

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a Walther MPK submachine gun is seen on a gun rack.

Walther MPK 9x19mmwith stock extended.

Unknown AK-47

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, two AK-47 variants are seen on a gun rack.

Type I AK-47, hybrid stamped/milled receiver 7.62x39mm

PPSh-41

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a PPSh-41 submachine gun is fired by a person at a machine gun shoot.

Soviet PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev

IMI Uzi

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, an IMI Uzi is fired at a machine gun shoot.

• In Episode 4: Pistols, we see Israeli Commandos and U.S. Secret Service agents protecting Ronald Reagan after his assassination attempt armed with IMI Uzis.

IMI Uzi - 9mm.

M4A1

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a young shooter is seen firing an M4A1 Carbine fitted with an EOTech sight.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock 5.56x45mm

Colt Model 933

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, the short 11.5" barrel of a Colt Model 933 is seen up close, firing at the machine gun shoot.

Colt Model 933 5.56x45mm. Here is with full stock

Colt 1890 Gatling Gun

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a Colt 1890 Galtling Gun in .58 caliber is test fired by Gunny to make some fruit salad! He speculates on how a watermelon hit by a bullet is more tender.

An 1865 Gatling Gun.

Maxim Machine Gun

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a first model brass bodied Maxim machine gun is used by Gunny to shoot paint cans and glass.

Maxim 1895 on tripod

Lewis Gun

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a Lewis gun is seen used by British troops in WWI.

Lewis gun .303

Hotchkiss

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, a Hotchkiss machine gun is seen used by Frenchi soldiers during WWI.

M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod

Chauchat

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, Gunny talks about the abysmal Chauchat man-portable machine gun. Gunny calls it a "Piece of crapé." When he shoots it, he worries it will blow up in his face, but instead it jams after four rounds.

The Chauchat

MP40

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, Gunny test fires an MP40 submachine gun, and finds it even harder to write a "G" with than the Thompson.

MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm

Colt Police Positive

• In Episode 1: Machine Gun Educations, we see police officers aiming Colt Police Positive revolvers at Gangsters wielding Thompsons.

Colt Police Positive - .38 Special.

Single Action Army

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Single Action Army revolvers (both 5 1/2" Artillery and 4 3/4" Quickdraw models) are test fired by Gunny. The biggest challenge of the episode was when Gunny was asked to shoot on horseback. He ultimately opted to shoot from his motorcycle instead, as it has better suspension.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. .45 Long Colt

IMI Mini Uzi

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Gunny uses an IMI Mini Uzi to effectively dispose of jars of gumballs, saving children visits to the dentist all around.

Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - 9x19mm

IMI Micro Uzi

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Gunny closes the episode with an Uzi pistol in one hand, which on IMFDb we refer also as the Micro Uzi.

Glock 18C

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Jesse Abbott lets Gunny shoot her Glock 18C full auto machine pistol. In most of her competitions Abbott uses a Glock 34 (sometimes kitted out depending on the competition), but since she sponsors Glock, it makes sense for he to own more than one model.

Glock 18C 9x19mm (3rd generation). This model has compensator cuts on the slide and barrel to reduce muzzle climb while firing

Ruger Blackhawk Pre-73

• In Episode 4: Pistols, we see Gunny briefly show off a Ruger Blackhawk (more specifically a Pre-73 model with a fluted cylinder and more SAA finishes), noted by its adjustable target sights.

Ruger Blackhawk .44 magnum.

Beretta M9

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Marines are seen training with Beretta M9 pistols. Gunny shoots one himself, but as a good old Marine, finds it insuperior to the 1911, and denounces it as nothing more than a good target pistol.

Beretta M9 9x19mm. U.S. military-issue 92FS. Note nomenclature on slide distinguishing this from a standard civilian Beretta 92FS.

Smith & Wesson Model 500

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Gunny tries out the formidable Smith & Wesson Model 500 revolver, the most powerful production revolver available. After using it to destroy several targets, he decides he needs to own one.

Smith & Wesson Model 500 with 4" Barrel - .500 S&W Magnum

Flintlock Pistol

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Gunny test fires a Flintlock Pistol.

Sparrow Flintlock.

Duck Foot Pistol

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Gunny tests a "Duck Foot Pistol", a three barreled percussion cap pistol making an early attemp at a volley gun.

Matchlock Pistol

• In Episode 4: Pistols, the Matchlock Pistol is shown briefly as an animation only. Strangely the chain of pistols doesn't start with this gun, despite this being the first gun on the list.

Wheel-Lock Pistol

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Gunny begins on the history of pistols first with the Wheel-Lock Pistol. The weapon has a noticeable delay time on firing, but proved to be more reliable than it is infamously notorious for not being.

Percussion Cap Pistol

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Gunny test fires the Percussion Cap Pistol, which defeats the problem of not firing when the ignition system is wet.

Colt Patterson 1836

• In Episode 4: Pistols, a Colt Patterson 1836 is seen briefly when the Colt 1860 Army is introduced.

Colt Patterson with loading lever - .36 caliber.

Colt 1860 Army

• In Episode 4: Pistols, the Colt 1860 Army is presented as the next great step in pistol firepower. Unfortunately, the viewers are led to believe they are watching Gunny test a Colt Army, which he didn't.

Colt 1860 Army .44 caliber.

Colt 1861 Navy

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Gunny test fires a Colt 1861 Navy revolver, which is erroneously refered to as a Colt 1860 Army. The revolver only holds five shots though, not six like a Colt Army, which points it to the Colt Navy model.

Colt 1861 Navy

Colt New Service 1898

• In Episode 4: Pistols, the Colt New Service 1898 .38 Colt revolver is introduced as the first successful double/single revolver. Gunny shoots a ballistics gel block and the round performs admirably, if not somewhat unimpressive.

Colt New Service - .45 ACP.

Colt M1911

• In Episode 4: Pistols, the Colt M1911 is introduced as the first truly successful semi-automatic self-loading pistol. Gunny calls it his favorite weapon, as it should be.

Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP.

M1911A1

• In Episode 4: Pistols, WWII soldiers, Vietnam soldiers, and soldiers in Desert Storm are seen armed with M1911A1 pistols. They cannot be confirmed as Colts like the M1911 (which had several great closeups), so exact make is unknown on them.

World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.

Colt Gold Cup

• In Episode 4: Pistols, we see a Colt Gold Cup (the box showing the name is even visible in the background) along with a Beretta M9 pistol.

Colt Gold Cup National Match (Mark IV, Series 70) - .45 ACP.

Unknown 1911

• In Episode 4: Pistols, an unknown 1911 variant is test fired by Gunny when he feels it necessary to out-shoot the M9 on targets. The pistol has front and rear cocking serations, a beavertail, combat trigger, and Novak sights.

Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic

• In Episode 4: Pistols, Gunny test fires a Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic revolver and fires it on a ballistics gel block. The block is thrown off the table by the hard hitting .44 Magnum hollow point, and Gunny is nearly thrown off his chair when the recoil knocks him off balance.

Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic - .44 Magnum

Handgunn

• In Episode 4: Pistols, we briefly see a re-enactor firing a portable cannon known as a "Handgunn" on a firing range.

FN M249 SAW

• In Episode 4: Pistols, we briefly see a US soldier armed with an FN M249 SAW in an image showing a soldier armed with an M9.

M249-E2 SAW - upgraded M249 with heat shield and full synthetic Stock - 5.56x45mm with 200 round ammo drum.

AKM

• In Episode 5: Helicopters, Gunny shoots a Huey plexiglass windshield with a blonde stock AKM assault rifle, which he typically refers to as simply an "AK-47".

General Dynamics M197 Vulcan Cannon

• In Episode 5: Helicopters, a 20mm General Dynamics M197 Vulcan Cannon is chin mounted on a AH-1Z "Viper" helicopter, the newer version of the Cobra helicopter being showcased.