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Mythbusters
The following guns were used in the television show Mythbusters. Since many Mythbusters episodes features guns, this list is far from complete.
Handguns
Colt Gold Cup National Match (custom)
- A Colt Gold Cup National Match pistol is used in "Boomerang Bullet" to see if a bullet can ricochet back and hit the shooter. It is referred to as a .45 in most gun tests.
- Both Adam and Jaimie use the same Colt Gold Cup National Match in Wheel of Mythfortune (S9E21) to test whether action movie shooting stances actually work. Jaimie describes it as a "very common gun worldwide."
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Colt MK IV Series 70
- In "Curving Bullets" (S07E10) Tori, Grant and Kari use a Colt MK IV Series 70 to test the technique of curving a bullet demonstrated in the movie Wanted.
Colt Police Positive
- Adam and Jamie use two Colt Police Positives in "Unarmed and Unharmed" (S07E21) to test whether you can shoot a gun out of someones hand without injuring them.
- A Colt Police Positive was on the receiving end of the "reversed bullet" myth, in which they ruined a perfectly good revolver by shooting it. The crew claimed the 9mm bullet was larger than the .38 caliber chamber, yet 9mm and .38 are both .38 caliber in diameter.
- The two bullets are virtually identical in diameter normally, however all bullets expand slightly after being fired. Therefore, the discharged 9mm round may have been just slightly larger than the revolver cylinder.
The bullets used in a 9mm is .355 inch in diameter , a .38 is .357 inch. However, the Glock model 22 does not fire 9mm rounds without modifying the pistol. It fires .40 caliber, which is, in fact, larger than .38 caliber, even before expansion from firing.
This is defiantly a Colt Single Action Army, Calvary Length and Blued and Case hardended Finish -GladeTaylor
Colt Single Action Army
- To test the myth of whether a hat could be shot off someones head, they used a Colt Single Action Army with a nickel finish. They also used one to test whether a silver bullet was more effective than lead. (Both proved "busted")
CornerShot with Modified Glock
- In "Myth Evolution" (S07E18), the CornerShot is used to test the effectiveness of shooting around a corner.
Glock 23
- The Glock 23 is used it "Mini Myth Mayhem" (S08E17) to test weather a hair weave is bulletproof. Unsurprisingly, it is most definitely not. It is also used, int he same episode, to test whether a refrigerator door is bullet proof. Based on the size of the gun in Grant's hand, I believe it is the compact (G23) not the standard (G22).
- The Glock 23 is also used in "Inverted Underwater Car" (S08E19) to test whether the muzzle flash from a gun can ignite a room full of gas.
- To test the "reversed bullet" myth in which a criminal fired his handgun at a police officer and the bullet lodged backwards in his service revolver, the Adam and Jamie hooked up a Glock 23 to a rig and fired it at the revolver, impressed that the round did in fact lodge in the cylinder. One was also shot by Adam at several police badges to test and see if any were bullet proof, as well as a few other items for the same test. (THIS MIGHT BE A G22, Not sure)
Heckler & Koch USP Tactical
The Heckler & Koch USP Tactical is used in the episode "Blow Your Own Sail" (5/11/2011) to test the myth of Hollywood sound effects, testing a .45 ACP pistol un-suppressed. In the HD broadcast the "USP Tactical" stamping on the slide can easily be seen. Oddly after using the USP Tactical, which has a threaded barrel extension for a suppressor, they switch to an M1911 based design that had a suppressor already attached that was on the table at the gun range.
Modified Glock
- In "Myth Evolution" (S07E18), the Mythbusters use a Glock that has been modified to fire special gel markers.
Ruger Mk II
This pistol is seen in Mythbusters episode 85 Hot Bullets.
SIG Pro SP2009
Adam was seen holding a rubber prop version in "Bourne Magazine".
SIG-Sauer P226
- In "Inverted Underwater Car" (S08E19), Adam, Tori and Kari use the SIG-Sauer P226 to test whether shooting through milk will prevent the muzzle flash of a gun from igniting a room full of gas. This is based on the movie Kiss The Girls where Morgan Freeman's character does just that.
The SIG-Sauer P226 is used in the episode "Blow Your Own Sail" (5/11/2011) to test the myth of Hollywood sound effects, testing a 9mm pistol suppressed and un-suppressed. It is a newer P226R model with a tan accents. It may be a P226 Combat. In the HD broadcast the "P226" marking on the handle can be seen as Adam prepares to fire.
SIG-Sauer P239
Used in the Bullets Fired Underwater myth in the Myths Reopened episode, specifically called out by Grant.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
- In "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) a Smith & Wesson Model 19 chambered in .357 Magnum is used to test whether filling a car door with phone books makes it bullet proof.
Smith & Wesson Model 500
- The Smith & Wesson Model 500 is used in "Thermite vs. Ice" (S07E08) to test whether holding a hunting revolver improperly will blow your thumb of fingers when it's fired.
Smith & Wesson Model 629
- In "Inverted Underwater Car" (S08E19), Grant uses what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 629 (he states it is a .44 Magnum) to test whether the muzzle flash from a gun can ignite a room full of methane.
Used in "Firearms Force".
Springfield Armory Loaded 1911
- In "Curving Bullets" (S07E10) Tori, Grant and Keri use a Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 to test the the technique of curving a bullet demonstrated in the movie Wanted. Special thanks to cool-breeze for helping identify the gun.
- The gun is again used in by Adam and Jamie in "Knock Your Socks Off" (S07E12) to test whether a bullet droped and one fired horizontally hit the ground at the same time.
- The Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 makes another appearance in "Mini Myth Mayhem" (S07E23) where they successfully use it to light a match with a bullet.
Unknown 1911
The Mythbusters often use a variety of 1911 pistols. The ones listed here are ones that I have not been able to positively identify.
- An unknown 1911 pistol, chambered in .45 is used in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to test whether a phone books make a car bulletproof.
Walther P99
- Kari uses the Walther P99 to attempt to blow up a propane tank a la James Bond in "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01).
Sub-Machine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A4
- In the episode where they try to cause avalanches by various different methods, one of the attempts was made (A failed attempt at that) using an Heckler & Koch MP5A4 with a full stock, and surefire flashlight handguards. Also it was used in "shooting through the floor"
Heckler & Koch UMP
- The Mythbusters use a Heckler & Koch UMP in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to test the 'bullet-proofness' of their phonebook filled car.
M1928 Thompson
- Grant uses the M1928 Thompson in "Viewer Special 2" (S06E05) to try and cut a tree down with a machine gun.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
- When using a .45 Long Colt revolver proved ineffective at knocking a hat off a head, they attempted to shoot the hat off using a 12 gauge double barreled coach gun with exposed hammers, which still proved ineffective.
Benelli M1 Super 90
Kari uses a Benelli M1 Super 90 fitted with a GG&G charging handle to see if a laptop computer can stop a 12 Gauge birdshot blast at point blank range in "Mini Myth Madness" (S08E17).
Remington 870
- A Remington 870 shotgun with Ghost Ring sights is used in "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01) to try and pierce a propane tank.
- Tory uses what appears to be a Remington 870 in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to test whether phonebooks make a car bullet proof.
- Jamie tested to see if a box full of pepperoni pizzas could stop different types of shotgun rounds using a Remington 870 with a peep sight. He also used it to shoot his custom bullet proof vest, in which the slug round left a gaping hole in it.
Single shot shotgun
It was used to shoot a lock and to help with "shooting through the floor".
Machine Guns
FN Minimi Para
- Tory uses an FN Minimi Para in the Tree Machine Gun myth. It is fitted with a heath shield and has the folding rear sight of the first model of FN Minimi indicating that this gun is likely cobbled together from several different weapons.
Dillon Aero M134 Minigun
- Kari uses the Dillon Aero M134 Minigun in "Viewer Special 2" (S06E05) to cut down a tree.
- Adam and Jaimie use the Dillon Aero M134 Minigun in "Shooting Fish in a Barrel" (S05E22).
Browning BAR
During the MacGyver myths, a modified BAR is used as a speargun, firing blank cartridges.
Rifles
Armalite AR-50
- Adam and Jamie use an Armalite AR-50 in "Curving Bullets" (S07E10) to test whether a sonic boom from a gun will shatter glass.
Barrett M99
- Tori uses what I believe is the Barrett M99 to shoot up the 'bulletproof car' in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03).
Carcano Carbine
- A Carcano Carbine (model 91 cavalry carbine) is used during the first tests of firing through the scope, in which the bolt is removed and the tests scopes are mounted on. also to test the Ice bullet myth
Chinese Type 56 (AK47 clone)
Used to test if an MP3 player/iPod is bulletproof.
Colt Model 723
The Mythbusters use a Colt Model 723 carbine with an M4 profile barrel in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to test whether phonebooks can be used to make a car bulletproof.
Enfield Pattern 1853
An Enfield Pattern 1853 rifled musket is used to test whether Davy Crockett could actually split a bullet on an axe head in "Swimming With Syrup" (S07E05). This choice of rifle is anachronistic, not entering service until 17 years after Davy Crockett's death at The Alamo in 1836.
M1 Garand
- The Mythbusters use the M1 Garand in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to do a shop test to see how many phonebooks it would take to stop a "high powered" bullet. The narrator mistaking refers to rifle as a M14 and there is also a continuity error as the Mythbusters had been using the M14 earlier in the episode. In the end, for some unknown reason, they end up switching to the M1 Garand.
*To re-reattempt the scope myth, they used a .30-06 M1 Garand with armor piercing rounds, which finally did shoot through the scope. It was also used in the myth that you can shoot through a lock, as well as bullets shot in the air killing. In this episode, the announcer mistakenly referred to it as the '30.06 assault rifle.
M4 Carbine
- Adam is seen holding an M4 Carbine while introducing the myths they will be testing in "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01).
Used to test if bathroom tiles covered in fiber-reinforced gypsum cement is bulletproof.
M14
- The Mythbusters use an M14 in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03) to test whether phonebooks can be used to make a car bulletproof.
M14 SOCOM
Used in James Bond special to shoot propane tank with tracer rounds. Most likely a Springfield M1A SOCOM 16
M1903 Springfield
Mosin Nagant M91/30
- To reattempt the scope myth, they used an 3.5 PU scope mounted on a semi real looking Mosin Nagant.
Remington 700
- In one episode, to test the "Shooting through the scope" myth, Adam and Jamie, along with the range owner, tested shooting thought the scope with a .308 caliber Remington 700. If they really wanted to test it properly, they would have used a Winchester Model 70 .30-06 rifle, and would have known that both scopes must be perfectly aligned for the project to work. Also, Hathcock was much closer to his target, while they tested it at 100 yards and inaccurately at point blank. It was retested with a .30-06 later.
- Hathcock said in his own words that he shot through a RIFLE scope, and pondered that if he had waited another second, the other sniper would have likely done the same to him, since to shoot through the scope requires both scopes to be aimed dead on to each other.
SKS Rifle
- The SKS is used to test whether a car stereo can set off a rifle. "Thermite vs Ice" (S07E08)
Unknown .50 Cal
Kari uses an unknown, single shot .50 Cal rifle to shoot up the 'bulletproof car' in "Dive to Survive" (S08E03).
Unknkown .50 muzzle loader
Used in the shooting a cigarette butt
Other
X26 Taser
- Adam and Jaimie use the X26 Taser in "Fireball Stun Gun" (S08E10) to test whether pepper spray + taser = giant fire ball.
Mk 2 grenade
A Mk 2 hand grenade is comically used with the help of quick cuts to make it appear as if the team is tossing grenades in toilets to blow them up. They also pull the pins with their teeth to cheapen the scene further, something they also proved to be impossible.
M2 Flamethrower
- Jamie uses the M2 Flamethrower in "Fireball Stun Gun" (S08E10).
Miscellaneous Gun Collections
James Bond Special
- In "James Bond Special Part 1" (S06E01) you see a shot of multiple firearms being used by Tori, Grant and Kari to attempt to blow up a propane tank.
Table of Pistols
In the episode "Blow Your Own Sail", a large number of pistols were seen on a table when Adam and Jamie were discussing cocking a pistol sound effects in Hollywood movies.