Starsky and Hutch (TV Series)

Starsky & Hutch (1975-1979)

Starsky and Hutch was a television action series that ran on ABC from 1975-1979 and starred David Soul as Det. Ken 'Hutch' Hutchinson and Paul Michael Glaser as Det. Dave Starsky. The name of the show during its initial run was Starsky AND Hutch, however, later DVD and VHS releases re-titled the series Starsky & Hutch (replacing "and" with "&"), which is the name used for the major motion picture remake Starsky & Hutch in 2004. The series was a rough & tumble buddy cop show that pushed the envelope of 1970s standards regarding TV violence during prime time scheduling.

The following weapons are used in the television series Starsky & Hutch:

Handguns

Colt M1911A1

Det. Dave Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) carries a Colt M1911A1 as his main sidearm during the pilot episode. In the pilot Starsky refers to his sidearm as a "Beretta" while he and Hutch are reviewing their equipment in Hutch's LTD before beginning their shift.

Auto Ordnance M1911A1 .45 ACP. This is a well worn blank adapted movie gun used in multiple World War 2 movies as a substitute for the Colt M1911A1.

Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) with his M1911A1 drawn.

Smith & Wesson 59

Starsky also carries a Smith & Wesson Model 59 as evidenced by the flat backstrap, high capacity magazine and black plastic grips. At that time, the model 59 was highly sought after. It was the highest capacity double action 9mm pistol ever produced, holding 14 rounds in the magazine.

Smith & Wesson 59 - 9x19mm

Production still of Starsky with his Smith & Wesson Model 59 drawn

Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) with his Smith & Wesson Model 59

Smith & Wesson Model 29

In the pilot episode one of the hitmen, Cannell (Michael Conrad), is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 29 with 8 3/8" Barrel.

Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver with 8 3/8" barrel - .44 Magnum

Cannell (Michael Conrad), is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 29 with 8 3/8" Barrel in "Pilot" (S1E01).

Smith & Wesson Model 40

In the episode "Deckwatch", Hutch (David Soul) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 40.

Smith & Wesson Model 40 "Centennial" with grip safety - 38 Special

Smith and Wesson Model 40 strapped to Hutch's leg

Hutch's Smith and Wesson Model 40 held by the bad guy

Colt Detective Special

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special

Smith & Wesson Model 10

In the pilot episode, Hutch is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special.

In the pilot episode, Hutch is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose.

P08 Luger

Luger P08 9x19mm. This is a blank adapted movie gun.

Colt Diamondback

Colt Diamondback Snubnose Revolver - .38 Special

Colt Python

Hutch also carries a Colt Python .357 magnum in both a six inch and four inch model. David Soul had previously played a character who used a Colt Python in the Dirty Harry film Magnum Force (the film that was responsible for landing Soul the role of Hutch in the TV series).

Rifles

Armalite AR-18

In the 1st season episode "Jo-Jo", Nick Dombarris (Robert Riesel) is armed with a Armalite AR-18 fitted with a scope.

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AR-18 with scope and sling fitted 5.56mm

Submachine Guns

Smith & Wesson Model 76

In the episode "The Set-Up: Part 2" Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) and Hutch (David Soul) are armed with Smith & Wesson Model 76 submachine guns.

Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9mm‎

Shotguns

Remington 870

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge

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Mossberg 500

Mossberg 500 with heat shield - 12 gauge