Los Simuladores (English: The Pretenders) is an Argentine crime drama television series about a group of con artists who use their skills to deal out their own brand of justice on the behalf of common people. The series aired for two season on Argentine network Telefe between 2002 and 2004.
The following weapons were used in the television series The Pretenders (Los Simuladores):
Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
In the series premiere, Pablo Lamponne (Alejandro Fiore) use a Colt Detective Special during a fake store robbery.
Colt Detective Special - .38 Special
Lamponne aims his
Colt Detective Special at Cosano's head because he does not reveal what is in his briefcase.
Colt Python
One of Laguzzi's debt collectors uses a Colt Python to threaten Martin Venegas (Pasta Dioguardi).
Colt Python w/ 6" barrel - .357 Magnum
Martín Venegas is threatened with the execution of him and his sons if he does not pay what he owes in "Diagnóstico rectoscópico" (S1E02).
Laguzzi, already in Venegas' store, explains what will happen to him if he does not pay up.
After learning that Venegas has the same blood type as Laguzzi and can therefore save his life, the thugs immediately kidnap him.
A close-up view of the Colt Python.
Taurus Model 605
In "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07), a bank guard uses a Taurus Model 605 to defend himself during a bank robbery.
Taurus Model 605 - .357 Magnum
A close-up view of the Taurus Model 605 in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
The security guard prepares himself to fire his revolver at the leg of one of the bank robbers in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
The security guard pointing the Taurus Model 605 at the camera in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
The guard takes cover during a shootout with one of the bank robbers in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Taurus RT 889
A bank robber (Emilio Bardi) uses a Taurus RT 889 throughout the bank robbery in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07). It is also used during a shootout with a bank security guard. It is correctly described as a six-shot revolver.
Taurus RT 889 - .38 Special
One of the bank robbers points his
Taurus RT 889 at one security guard in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
The
Taurus RT 889 in the hands of one of the bank robbers in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Pistols
Beretta 84FS
Emiliano Ravenna (Diego Peretti) uses a Beretta 84FS in the store while acting as a PFA (Policía Federal Argentina, Argentine Federal Police) officer in "Tarjeta de Navidad" (S1E01).
Ravenna dressed like a PFA officer enters in the store armed with a
Beretta 84FS in "Tarjeta de Navidad" (S1E01).
Another view of Ravenna aiming his
Beretta 84FS at Lamponne in "Tarjeta de Navidad" (S1E01).
Browning Hi-Power
The Policía Federal Argentina uses several Browning Hi-Powers during the bank robbery. It could also be the Argentine-produced DGFM Hi-Power pistol used by the real-life PFA.
Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm Parabellum
DGFM Hi-Power - 9x19mm Parabellum
The police chief with the
Browning Hi-Power arrives at the bank in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
The police chief aims his
Browning Hi-Power and yells at the bank robbers to surrender peacefully in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Beretta 92FS
Another bank robber uses a Beretta 92FS during the bank robbery in "Fuera de calculo" (S1E07), but it is never fired. Later, Neron (Jorge Alberto Gómez) plants a Beretta 92FS on the corpse of a bank robbers. In "Episodio Final" (S2E11), Franco Milazzo (César Vianco) uses a Beretta 92FS as a secondary handgun.
Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm Parabellum
The
Beretta 92FS is used to threaten a bank teller in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Another view of the
Beretta 92FS when the robbers arrive at the bank in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Once one of the bank robbers is shut down, Nerón (Jorge Alberto Gómez) plants a
Beretta 92FS on the corpse to justify Vargas' actions in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Nerón shows the
Beretta 92FS to everyone in the crime scene, exonerating Vargas in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Gabriel Medina (
Martín Seefeld) threatens Officer Vargas with a
Beretta 92FS, preventing him from executing another bank robber in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Bersa Thunder 9
A Bersa Thunder 9 is one of the handguns that Franco Milazzo (César Vianco) has in his gun case in "Episodio Final" (S2E11).
Bersa Thunder 9 - 9x19mm Parabellum
Colt Double Eagle
Another of Laguzzi's debt collectors carries what appears to be a Colt Double Eagle with a blued finish in "Diagnóstico rectoscópico" (S1E02).
Colt Double Eagle w/ blued finish - 9x19mm Parabellum
Martín Venegas is threatened with the execution of him and his sons if he does not pay what he owes in "Diagnóstico rectoscópico" (S1E02).
Note the grip of the pistol which identifies it as a Colt Double Eagle.
Taurus PT22
In "Episodio Final" (S2E11), Franco Milazzo (César Vianco) has a Taurus PT22 in his gun case. Milazzo seems not to have carried this pocket pistol during his mission, because he does not leave this weapon on the ground when he receives the order to do so.
Taurus PT92AF
In the "Episodio Final" (S2E11), Franco Milazzo (César Vianco) carries a Taurus PT92AF as a secondary weapon in case one of his other pistols runs out of ammunition.
Taurus PT92AF - 9x19mm Parabellum
Taurus PT92AFS
Franco Milazzo (César Vianco) use a Taurus PT92AFS with laser sight to try and kill the simulators in "Episodio Final" (S2E11).
Taurus PT92AFS- 9x19mm Parabellum
Milazzo selects the
Taurus PT92AFS as his main handgun and racks the slide.
An excellent close-up of the pistol shows off the markings, confirming it as a PT92AFS.
In a production error, the pistol's slide locks back when Milazzo (
César Vianco) is supposed to fire once more immediately afterwards.
In the next scene, the slide remains locked back.
Milazzo leaves all his guns on the ground on the orders of an FBI agent.
Unknown Pistol
When the PFA withdraws at Máximo Cozzetti's (Esteban Student) request, a nickel-plated pistol can be distinguished, possibly a nickel Colt M1911A1.
Satin Nickel M1911A1 - .45 ACP
A nickel-plated pistol with black grips in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Submachine Guns
FMK-3
In "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07), a police officer is seen with an FMK-3.
FMK-3 - 9x19mm Parabellum
A police officer with an
FMK-3.
The same police officer with his
FMK-3.
The police officer with his inseparable
FMK-3 is still there even after Cozzetti orders them back.
IMI Uzi
A member of Máximo Cozzetti's militia uses an IMI Uzi as his main firearm in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
IMI Uzi - 9x19mm Parabellum
The last Cozzetti Militia member with an
IMI Uzi.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Some PFA officers are armed with MP5A3s with foregrip-mounted weaponlights. They never fire their weapons.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 w/ surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm Parabellum
A PFA officer uses an MP5A3 while the Cozzetti Militia orders them to retreat.
A better view of the MP5A3.
Another PFA officer uses an MP5A3.
Shotguns
MagTech MT 586
One of the bank robbers uses a MagTech MT 586 during the bank robbery in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07), but it is never fired during the entire heist. A police officer appears to be armed with the same shotgun.
MagTech MT 586P.2 with 19" barrel - 12 gauge
The MT 586 in the hands of one of the bank robbers in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
After the death of his mate, his comrade tries to avenge him but the other bank robber stop him in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
The same bank robber threatens to execute a hostage if the area is not cleared in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
The MT 586 in a scene where Mario Santos' plan is discussed.
Another angle of the MT 586 on a table, rather inadvisably pointing directly at one of the participants.
Rifles
Steyr AUG A1 Carbine
In "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07), another PFA officer use a Steyr AUG A1 with 16" barrel. It also is never fired.
Steyr AUG A1 Carbine with 16" Barrel - 5.56x45mm NATO
Colt M16A1
A Cozzetti Militia member is armed with a Colt M16A1 with A2 Foregrip.
Colt M16A1 with A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm NATO
The first Cosetti Militia member exits the van and grabs a
Colt M16A1.
Another Cozzetti Militia member presents himself to Salamanca (
Martin Adjemin).
Cozzetti (Esteban Student) orders his militiamen to go to the roof to function as snipers.
In a continuity error, Officer Vargas appears with a
Colt M16A1 instead of his
Heckler & Koch G3SG/1. Apparently, there was a confusion during the production because behind Vargas, one of the members of Cozzetti's militia appears with Varga's
Heckler & Koch G3SG/1.
FMAP FAL
Another member of Cozzetti's Militia is armed with a scoped FMAP FAL.
Argentine DGFM FMAP FAL - 7.62x51mm NATO
A Cozzetti Militia member exits the van with an
FN FAL with a scope.
One of Cozzetti's militia presents himself to Salamanca (
Martin Adjemin).
The
FN FAL with scope is seen at the left.
Militia members aim their rifles at the bank, waiting for the robber.
Heckler & Koch G3SG/1
Salamanca's sniper use a Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 to execute a surrendering bank robber in "Fuera de Calculo" (S1E07).
Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 - 7.62x51mm NATO
Salamanca's sniper justified for having executed an unarmed man.
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