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| T.J. Hooker
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| Country
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 USA
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| Channel
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ABC (1982-1985)
CBS (1985-1986)
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| Genre
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Crime
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| Broadcast
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1982-1986
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| No. of Seasons
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5
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| No. of Episodes
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91
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| Main Cast
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Actor
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The following weapons were used in the television series T.J. Hooker:
Revolvers
Colt Trooper MK III
In Season 1 and 2, LCPD Sgt. Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Hooker (William Shatner) carries what appears to be a Colt Trooper MK III with a 4” barrel revolver with adjustable sights.
Colt Trooper MK III - .357 Magnum.
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), Hooker draws his revolver while under fire.
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), closeup of the revolver as Hooker performs a reload. Note the cylinder release.
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), Hook uses his revolver while on the combat range at the academy.
Sgt. "T. J." Hooker (
William Shatner) draws his revolver in "Vengeance is Mine" (S2E16).
Colt Detective Special
The Colt Detective Special is seen being used by detectives and occasionally criminals.
Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special
Lt. Paul McGuire (
Leonard Nimoy) armed with the Colt DS at the beginning of "Vengeance is Mine" (S2E16).
Colt Detective Special (Nickel)
The nickel Colt Detective Special also is used by several characters in the series.
Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with nickel finish and pearl grips - .38 Special
Lt. Paul McGuire (
Leonard Nimoy) armed with the nickel Colt DS in "Vengeance is Mine" (S2E16).
Colt Official Police
The Colt Official Police is carried by Officer Vincent "Vince" Romano (Adrian Zmed).
Colt Official Police - 5" Barrel - .38 Special
Officer Vincent "Vince" Romano (
Adrian Zmed) draws his revolver in "Hooker's War" (S1E04).
Officer Vince Romano (
Adrian Zmed) draws his revolver in "King of the Hill" (S2E02).
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), Kevin Wymans (
Kristoffer Tabori), infiltrating the police academy under the name Jeff Turner, fires his revolver during a training exercise.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is the revolver carried by officers of the "LCPD" for the majority of the series including Officer Vince Romano (Adrian Zmed), Officer Stacy Sheridan (Heather Locklear), and Officer Jim Corrigan (James Darren).
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special
The revolver is drawn by Officer Jim Corrigan (
James Darren) in "Payday Pirates" (S2E26).
Smith & Wesson Model 15
In the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01), the Smith & Wesson Model 15 appears to be revolver carried by the majority of the LCPD officers including Sgt. Hooker (William Shatner) and Officer Vince Romano (Adrian Zmed).
In the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01), Hooker carries the revolver.
In the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01), Officer Vince Romano (
Adrian Zmed) with the revolver.
Dan Wesson Model 15-VH
In the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01), Hooker is seen taking out a Dan Wesson Model 15-VH from a case in his trunk. He then is seen using it to take out a fleeing robbery suspect.
Dan Wesson Model 15-VH - .357 Magnum
In the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01), Hooker grabs his case that contains his Dan Wesson revolver. Note the extra grip and the multiple barrels.
In the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01), Hooker checks out his Dan Wesson revolver.
In the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01), Hooker fires the
Dan Wesson Model 15-VH at a car driven by a fleeing robbery suspect.
Pistols
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is a pistol frequently wielded by suspects in the series. In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), Hooker is armed with an M1911A1 while searching for the sniper.
Colt Government - .45 ACP
In the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01), the criminal Whit (
Timothy Scott) holds the M1911A1 during the restaurant holdup.
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), Hooker is armed with an M1911A1 during a confrontation.
Star Model B
What appears to be a Star Model B is used by Officer Romano (Adrian Zmed) in "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11).
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), Officer Romano (
Adrian Zmed) is armed with what appears to be a
Star Model B during a confrontation.
AMC Auto Mag Pistol
A 44 Auto Mag is featured heavily in "Target Hooker" (S4E6), as the primary weapon of choice of the vengeful Walt Duggan (Robert Dryer). Interestingly, this firearm is one of only two 44 Auto Mags with 8.5" barrels (4-lug) originally built by Harry Sanford for the movie Sudden Impact (1983). The screen used version seen in this episode is serial number "CLINT-2", converted to blank fire only for the film's production, and is currently in the hands of a private collector. On a side note, serial number "CLINT-1" was given to Clint Eastwood after production of the film, hence the namesake. The image below is of the most current iteration of the 8.5" barreled variant, the "Founder's Edition", manufactured in Loris, SC in 2021.
Auto Mag Pistol, Founder's Edition (#70 of 77) w-8.5" Barrel, .44 AMP, 2021 production
In "Target Hooker" (S4E6), a .44 Auto Mag with an 8.5" barrel can be seen being removed from it's wooden presentation case.
Walt Duggan (
Robert Dryer) takes aim at the police from a nearby building.
Walt Duggan (
Robert Dryer) brandishes the Auto Mag as he stalks T.J. Hooker (
William Shatner) on the rooftop during the episode climax.
Walt Duggan (
Robert Dryer) fires the Auto Mag at T.J. Hooker (
William Shatner), striking him in his bulletproof vest. In the video of the episode, it is apparent that the weapon experiences an FTE (failure-to-eject) after only one shot. Even though the "CLINT-2" serial numbered Auto Mag was converted to blank fire, it was also apparently, and notoriously, unreliable during the filming of "
Sudden Impact (1983)".
Walt Duggan (
Robert Dryer) continues covering T.J. Hooker (
William Shatner), not realizing he is uninjured, while he lines up for a 2nd shot.
T.J. Hooker (
William Shatner) kicks the Auto Mag out of his hand before he can fire.
Shotguns
Ithaca Model 37
The Ithaca 37 is frequently used by officers throughout the run of the show.
Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge
A robber fires the Ithaca in "Vengeance is Mine" (S2E16).
High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot Shotgun
The High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot '''Standard''' Model shotgun is another weapon seen in the hands of officers and criminals.
High Standard FLITE KING K-1200 Riot
Standard Model (Catalog #8111) - 12 gauge. This is the screen used shotgun, held by
Steve McQueen in the film
The Getaway (1972).
The shotgun is carried by Officer Jim Corrigan (
James Darren) in "Payday Pirates" (S2E26).
The shotgun is held by Officer Stacy Sheridan (
Heather Locklear) in "Payday Pirates" (S2E26).
Rifles/Carbines
Beretta BM59
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), what appears to be a Beretta BM59 rifle fitted with a scope and flash hider is seen used by Kevin Wyman (Kristoffer Tabori) to shoot at LCPD offcers.
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), a rifle fitted with a scope and flash hider is seen used by Kevin Wyman (
Kristoffer Tabori) to shoot at LCPD offcers.
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), Wyman ejects the empty mag of the rifle.
M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is used by a gunman in the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01).
M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine
In the series premiere "The Protectors" (S1E01), an
M1 Carbine is used by a gunman.
M16
The M16 is the primary weapon of SWAT in the series.
The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original
3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm
In "Hooker's War"(S1E04), Hooker handles an M16 seized.
In "Terror at the Academy" (S2E11), the M16 is seen at the left.
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