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[[File:The Viral Factor .jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Viral Factor'' (2012)]]
 
[[File:The Viral Factor .jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Viral Factor'' (2012)]]
  
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'''''The Viral Factor''''' is a 2012 action movie directed by [[Dante Lam]]. [[Jay Chou]] and [[Nicholas Tse]] star as two long-lost brothers, on opposite sides of the law, who reunite to stop a group of criminals from releasing a deadly strain of smallpox.  
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'''''The Viral Factor''''' is a 2012 action movie directed by [[Dante Lam]]. [[Jay Chou]] and [[Nicholas Tse]] star as two long-lost brothers, on opposite sides of the law, who reunite to stop a group of criminals from releasing a deadly strain of smallpox.  
  
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{{Film Title|The Viral Factor}}
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{{Film Title}}
  
 
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=Pistols=
 
=Pistols=
  
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==Beretta 92F/FS==
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==Beretta 92FS==
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A guard at the Asian Center for Disease Control (ACDC) aims a [[Beretta 92FS]] at Man Yeung when he escapes after stealing a smallpox sample.   
 
A guard at the Asian Center for Disease Control (ACDC) aims a [[Beretta 92FS]] at Man Yeung when he escapes after stealing a smallpox sample.   
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[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:TVF 92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard attempts to fire a Beretta 92FS after a colleague is hit by gunfire.]]
 
[[File:TVF 92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard attempts to fire a Beretta 92FS after a colleague is hit by gunfire.]]
  
 
==Glock 17==
 
==Glock 17==
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The [[Glock 17]] is the most frequently seen weapon in the film, and is used by various points by Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]), his brother Man Yeung ([[Nicholas Tse]]), various IDC agents, henchmen, and Malaysian police officers.  
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The [[Glock 17]] is the most frequently seen weapon in the film, and is used by various points by Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]), his brother Man Yeung ([[Nicholas Tse]]), various IDC agents, henchmen and Malaysian police officers.  
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[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm]]
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[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm.]]
 
 
[[File:TVF 171.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Sean's goons prepares to execute civilians.]]
 
[[File:TVF 171.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Sean's goons prepares to execute civilians.]]
 
[[File:TVF 173.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Traffic police officers approach the wrecked sedan in downtown Kuala Lumpur.]]
 
[[File:TVF 173.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Traffic police officers approach the wrecked sedan in downtown Kuala Lumpur.]]
 
[[File:TVF 177.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Man Yeung takes Dr. Kan hostage.]]
 
[[File:TVF 177.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Man Yeung takes Dr. Kan hostage.]]
  
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[[Image:Evolution.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 with suppressor - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Glock 17 with Evolution suppressor.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Suppressed Glock 17 (3rd Gen) - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:TVF 174.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin disguised as a doctor enters a patient room. Note that the suppressor is not attached straight.]]
 
[[File:TVF 174.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin disguised as a doctor enters a patient room. Note that the suppressor is not attached straight.]]
  
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[[File:TVF 176.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good closeup of the Glock 17.]]
 
[[File:TVF 176.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good closeup of the Glock 17.]]
  
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== Fully automatic Glock 17 ==
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===Fully-Automatic Glock 17 ===
  
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A [[Glock 17]] converted to fully automatic fire and with a 33 round magazine is used by Jon's International Defence Commission (IDC) partner Ross ([[Carl Ng]]) to protect Parker when their team is attacked during a mission in Jordan. Sean Wong uses one in Kuala Lumpur when battling IDC agents.  
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A [[Glock 17]] converted to fully-automatic fire and with a 33 round magazine is used by Jon's International Defence Commission (IDC) partner Ross ([[Carl Ng]]) to protect Parker when their team is attacked during a mission in Jordan. Sean Wong uses one in Kuala Lumpur when battling IDC agents.  
  
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[[File:Glock17ext.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 with 33 round magazine.]]
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[[File:Glock17ext.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 with 33 round magazine - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:TVF 181.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ross takes out a mercenary after Parker was hit.]]
 
[[File:TVF 181.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ross takes out a mercenary after Parker was hit.]]
 
[[File:TVF 183.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ross returns fire with the Glock.]]
 
[[File:TVF 183.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ross returns fire with the Glock.]]
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A [[Glock 26]] is carried by Ice (Bing Bai) during a mission to protect a scientist in Jordan.  
 
A [[Glock 26]] is carried by Ice (Bing Bai) during a mission to protect a scientist in Jordan.  
  
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[[Image:Glock 26.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Glock 26 subcompact Pistol - 9x19mm]]
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[[Image:Glock 26.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Glock 26 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:TVF 261.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ice after drawing out her Glock 26.]]
 
[[File:TVF 261.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ice after drawing out her Glock 26.]]
 
[[File:TVF 262.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Searching an abandoned building.]]
 
[[File:TVF 262.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Searching an abandoned building.]]
  
 
==Heckler & Koch USP==
 
==Heckler & Koch USP==
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Agent Sean Wong ([[Andy On]]) uses a [[Heckler & Koch USP]] when he betrays his comrades in Jordan. IDC agent Parker uses one as his main sidearm during the Jordanian escort mission.
 
Agent Sean Wong ([[Andy On]]) uses a [[Heckler & Koch USP]] when he betrays his comrades in Jordan. IDC agent Parker uses one as his main sidearm during the Jordanian escort mission.
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[[Image:HK-USP.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch USP45 - .45 ACP]]
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[[Image:HK-USP.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch USP - .45 ACP. ]]
 
 
[[File:TVF usp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Parker reloads his USP after running out of ammo.]]
 
[[File:TVF usp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Parker reloads his USP after running out of ammo.]]
 
[[File:TVF usp2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sean aims the USP at the scientist after going rogue.]]
 
[[File:TVF usp2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sean aims the USP at the scientist after going rogue.]]
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A [[SIG-Sauer P228]] is taken from a Malaysian police officer and used by Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]) in the finale.  
 
A [[SIG-Sauer P228]] is taken from a Malaysian police officer and used by Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]) in the finale.  
  
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[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9mm]]
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[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:TVF 2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon takes aim at approaching IDC officers.]]
 
[[File:TVF 2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon takes aim at approaching IDC officers.]]
 
[[File:TVF 2282.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the P228 at a police helicopter pilot.]]
 
[[File:TVF 2282.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the P228 at a police helicopter pilot.]]
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==Walther P99==
 
==Walther P99==
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A [[Walther P99]] is carried by IDC agent Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]) in Jordan. Corrupt IDC agent Russell ([[Philip Keung]]) uses a P99 while chasing Jon and his brother Man Yeung ([[Nicholas Tse]]) in Kuala Lumpur.  
 
A [[Walther P99]] is carried by IDC agent Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]) in Jordan. Corrupt IDC agent Russell ([[Philip Keung]]) uses a P99 while chasing Jon and his brother Man Yeung ([[Nicholas Tse]]) in Kuala Lumpur.  
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[[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P99 - 9x19mm]]
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[[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P99-9mm]]
 
 
[[File:TVF p991.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon pulls out a P99 after hearing static inference on their comms.]]
 
[[File:TVF p991.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon pulls out a P99 after hearing static inference on their comms.]]
 
[[File:TVF P992.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russell holds a P99 in downtown Kuala Lumpur.]]
 
[[File:TVF P992.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russell holds a P99 in downtown Kuala Lumpur.]]
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==Taurus Model 85==
 
==Taurus Model 85==
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Man Yeung uses an older model [[Taurus Model 85]] during a flashback sequence. Jon also uses the Taurus in the finale after retrieving it from a dead henchman.  
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Man Yeung is seen using an older-model [[Taurus Model 85]] during a flashback sequence. Jon also uses the Taurus in the finale after retrieving it from a dead henchman.  
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[[File:Taurus85.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus Model 85 - .38 Special ]]
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[[File:TVF r3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Man Yeung brandishes two Model 85s during a robbery.]]
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[[File:Taurus85.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus Model 85 - Older style with its uniquely shaped ejector rod shroud. ]]
 
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[[File:TVF r3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Man Yeung brandishes two Model 85's during a robbery.]]
 
 
[[File:TVF r1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 85 on the ground.]]
 
[[File:TVF r1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 85 on the ground.]]
 
[[File:TVF r2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Picking up the Model 85.]]
 
[[File:TVF r2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Picking up the Model 85.]]
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==Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW==
 
==Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW==
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Ice uses a [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] with a PDW-style stock accessory rails and a red-dot sight in Jordan. Jon later uses a MP5K in the finale when he battles Wong's thugs aboard a cargo ship.  
 
Ice uses a [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] with a PDW-style stock accessory rails and a red-dot sight in Jordan. Jon later uses a MP5K in the finale when he battles Wong's thugs aboard a cargo ship.  
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[[Image:MP5K-PDWEarly.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|MP5K with the PDW-style folding stock attached, commonly used in films to emulate the PDW - 9x19mm]]
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[[Image:MP5K-PDWEarly.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|MP5K with the PDW-style folding stock attached, commonly used in films to emulate the PDW - 9x19mm.]]
 
 
[[File:TVF mp5k1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ice fires her MP5K at the mercenaries.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp5k1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ice fires her MP5K at the mercenaries.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp5k2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon infiltrates the cargo ship. You can see the picatinny railing on the foreend with a vertical foregrip.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp5k2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon infiltrates the cargo ship. You can see the picatinny railing on the foreend with a vertical foregrip.]]
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
 
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
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[[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]s with Surefire weapon lights are used by Jordanian Public Security Force Unit 30 operators when they raid a terrorist hideout. A Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL VBSS boarding team also uses MP5A3s when searching a freighter contaminated with smallpox, as do IDC agents. A thug in the finale uses a MP5A3 without any attachments.  
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[[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] submachine guns with Surefire weapon lights are used by Jordanian Public Security Force Unit 30 operators when they raid a terrorist hideout. A Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL VBSS boarding team also uses MP5A3s when searching a freighter contaminated with smallpox, as do IDC agents. A thug in the finale uses a MP5A3 without any attachments.  
 
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[[File:H&KMP5A3wSurefire628.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:H&KMP5A3wSurefire628.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:TVF mp51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jordanian police Unit 30 operators advance towards the hideout.]]
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[[File:TVF mp51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jordanian police Unit 30 operators advance toward the hideout.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp52.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Unit 30 operator holds a MP5A3 with an Aimpoint sight.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp52.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Unit 30 operator holds a MP5A3 with an Aimpoint sight.]]
  
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[[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm and stock extended - 9x19mm]]
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[[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm and stock extended - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:TVF mp54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A thug holds a MP5A3.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A thug holds a MP5A3.]]
  
 
==Heckler & Koch MP5A2==
 
==Heckler & Koch MP5A2==
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Malaysian police officers use [[MP5A2]]s with Surefire weapon lights. IDC tactical teams also use the same SMG as their primary weapon.
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Malaysian police officers use [[MP5A2]] submachine guns with Surefire weapon lights. IDC tactical teams also use the same weapom as their main weapon.
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[[Image:SWATMP5.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group - 9x19mm]]
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[[Image:SWATMP5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group - 9x19mm.]]
 
 
[[File:TVF mp53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Malaysian police officers with MP5A2s surround a train.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Malaysian police officers with MP5A2s surround a train.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp5m4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IDC tactical teams advance towards Sean Wong's hideout.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp5m4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IDC tactical teams advance towards Sean Wong's hideout.]]
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Man Yeung uses a [[Steyr TMP]] in the finale when he and Jon storm a cargo ship where the smallpox virus is being stored.  
 
Man Yeung uses a [[Steyr TMP]] in the finale when he and Jon storm a cargo ship where the smallpox virus is being stored.  
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[[Image:SteyrTMP.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Steyr TMP - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:SteyrTMP.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Steyr TMP - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:TVF tmp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Man Yeung armed with the TMP.]]
 
[[File:TVF tmp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Man Yeung armed with the TMP.]]
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==Benelli M3T Super 90==
 
==Benelli M3T Super 90==
  
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Man Yeung uses a [[Benelli M Series Super 90 Shotguns#Benelli M3 Super 90|Benelli M3T Super 90]] shotgun during a shootout on the streets of Kuala Lumpur. A henchman also carries a M3T in the final shootout.  
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Man Yeung uses a [[[[Benelli M3T Super 90]] during a shootout on the streets of Kuala Lumpur. A henchman also carries an M3T in the final shootout.  
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[[Image:BenelliM3Super90foldingstock.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Benelli M3T Super 90 with top folding stock - 12 Gauge]]
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[[Image:BenelliM3Super90foldingstock.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Benelli M3T Super 90 with top folding stock - 12 Gauge]]
 
 
[[File:TVF m31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Man Yeung's partners holds a M3T after subduing guards at the Asian Center for Disease Control.]]
 
[[File:TVF m31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Man Yeung's partners holds a M3T after subduing guards at the Asian Center for Disease Control.]]
 
[[File:TVF m32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Man Yeung shoots at Russell.]]
 
[[File:TVF m32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Man Yeung shoots at Russell.]]
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==Remington 870==
 
==Remington 870==
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A Jordanian PSF Unit 30 operator holds a short-barreled [[Remington 870]] during an anti-terrorist raid.
  
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A Jordanian PSF Unit 30 operator can be seen holding a short-barreled [[Remington 870]] during an anti-terrorist raid.
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[[File:Remington_870PM_NFA.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870P NFA 14" with Pachmayr pistol grip - 12 gauge]]
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[[File:Rem870WP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 "Witness Protection" - 12 gauge]]
 
 
[[File:TVF 8701.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PSF Unit 30 operator waits for the command to attack.]]
 
[[File:TVF 8701.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PSF Unit 30 operator waits for the command to attack.]]
 
[[File:TVF 8702.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Unit 30 operator approaches the target building.]]
 
[[File:TVF 8702.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Unit 30 operator approaches the target building.]]
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==AKMS==
 
==AKMS==
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Most of the mercenaries who ambush the IDC agents in Jordan use [[AKMS]] rifles.  
 
Most of the mercenaries who ambush the IDC agents in Jordan use [[AKMS]] rifles.  
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[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slanted muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[File:TVF akms2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see the slanted muzzle brake of the rifle.]]
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[[File:TVF akms2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see the slant barrel of the rifle.]]
 
  
 
==AKS-47==
 
==AKS-47==
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At least one of the mercenaries in Jordan uses an [[AKS-47]].  
 
At least one of the mercenaries in Jordan uses an [[AKS-47]].  
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[[Image:AKS.JPG|thumb|none|450px|AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[Image:AKS.JPG|thumb|none|400px|AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
 
 
[[File:TVF akms1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary fires his AKS-47 at Ross. Note the downward angled stock.]]
 
[[File:TVF akms1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary fires his AKS-47 at Ross. Note the downward angled stock.]]
 
[[File:TVF-AKS47-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mercenary drops his AKS-47 after being shot by Ice.]]
 
[[File:TVF-AKS47-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mercenary drops his AKS-47 after being shot by Ice.]]
  
 
==Heckler & Koch G3A4==
 
==Heckler & Koch G3A4==
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Agent Ross uses a [[Heckler & Koch G3A4]] in Jordan. He loses it after being wounded while being shot by armed mercenaries. The rifle has a picatinny rail on the handguard with a red dot-type scope.
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Agent Ross uses a [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch G3A4|Heckler & Koch G3A4]] in Jordan. He loses it after being wounded while being shot by armed mercenaries. The rifle has a picatinny rail on the handguard with a red dot-type scope.
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[[Image:G3A4.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Heckler & Koch G3A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[Image:G3A4.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Heckler & Koch G3A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
 
 
[[File:TVF g31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ross holds the G3A4 while Sean briefs the team in Jordan.]]
 
[[File:TVF g31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ross holds the G3A4 while Sean briefs the team in Jordan.]]
 
[[File:TVF g32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the full length handguard rail with the red dot scope mounted on top.]]
 
[[File:TVF g32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the full length handguard rail with the red dot scope mounted on top.]]
  
 
==IMI Galil MAR==
 
==IMI Galil MAR==
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One of Sean's goons uses an [[Galil MAR]] while fending off IDC tactical teams in Malaysia. Several of Gunther's bodyguards use the Galil MAR in the finale.  
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One of Sean's goons uses one while fending off IDC tactical teams in Malaysia. Several of Gunther's bodyguards use the [[Galil#IMI Galil MAR|Galil MAR]] in the finale.  
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[[Image:Galil_m.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm]]
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[[File:TVF mg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Sean's Galil MAR-armed goons tosses a frag grenade during the IDC-lead raid.]]
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[[Image:Galil_m.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm]]
 
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[[File:TVF mg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Sean's Galil MAR-armed goon tosses a frag grenade during the IDC-lead raid.]]
 
 
[[File:TVF mg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One Gunther's bodyguards armed with the MAR.]]
 
[[File:TVF mg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One Gunther's bodyguards armed with the MAR.]]
 
[[File:TVF mg3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bodyguard fires the Galil MAR at Man Yeung.]]
 
[[File:TVF mg3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bodyguard fires the Galil MAR at Man Yeung.]]
  
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==M4A1 Carbine==
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==M4A1==
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PASKAL commandos of the Royal Malaysian Navy use [[M4A1]] carbines while searching a smallpox-contaminated freighter. Later, IDC agents use M4A1s when they raid Sean Wong's hideout. Wong himself uses an unmodified M4A1 in the finale while searching for Yeung and Jon.  
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PASKAL commandos of the Royal Malaysian Navy use [[M4A1]] carbines while searching a smallpox-contaminated freighter. Later, IDC agents use M4A1 carbines when they raid Sean Wong's hideout. Wong himself uses an unmodified M4A1 in the finale while searching for Yeung and Jon.  
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[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]]
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[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]]
 
 
[[File:TVF m41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An IDC agent holds a M4A1 during the briefing.]]
 
[[File:TVF m41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An IDC agent holds a M4A1 during the briefing.]]
 
[[File:TVF m42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PASKAL commando stands guard with a M4A1.]]
 
[[File:TVF m42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PASKAL commando stands guard with a M4A1.]]
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[[File:TVF mp5m4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IDC tactical teams advance with their M4A1s at the ready.]]
 
[[File:TVF mp5m4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IDC tactical teams advance with their M4A1s at the ready.]]
  
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[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm.]]
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[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[File:TVF m44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sean takes aim with a M4A1.]]
 
[[File:TVF m44.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sean takes aim with a M4A1.]]
 
[[File:TVF m45.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An armed henchman with a M4A1, which has a picatinny receiver.]]
 
[[File:TVF m45.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An armed henchman with a M4A1, which has a picatinny receiver.]]
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==Mk 18 Mod 1==
 
==Mk 18 Mod 1==
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Jon uses a [[M16 rifle series#Mk 18 Mod 0|Mk 18 Mod 1]] carbine in Jordan. The rifle has an early Daniel Defense RIS II handguard coupled with a short barrel and a B5 SOPMOD stock, Aimpoint CompM2 sight, and an AN/PEQ-15 ATPIAL laser aiming module. The rifle is actually built on an XM16E1-style lower receiver, as evidenced by that lack of fencing around the magazine release.
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Jon uses a [[Mk 18 Mod 1]] carbine in Jordan. The rifle has an early Daniel Defense RIS II handguard coupled with a short barrel and a B5 SOPMOD stock, Aimpoint CompM2 sight, and an AN/PEQ-15 ATPIAL laser aiming module. The rifle is actually built on an XM16E1-style lower receiver, as evidenced by that lack of fencing around the magazine release.
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[[File:MK18MOD1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mk. 18 Mod 1 - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[File:MK18MOD1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mk. 18 Mod 1 - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[File:TVF cqbr1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon fires the Mark 18 Mod 1.]]
 
[[File:TVF cqbr1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon fires the Mark 18 Mod 1.]]
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==Norinco Type 56==
 
==Norinco Type 56==
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Some of the mercenaries use [[Norinco Type 56]] rifles to cover Sean Wong as he makes his escape after betraying his teammates.  
 
Some of the mercenaries use [[Norinco Type 56]] rifles to cover Sean Wong as he makes his escape after betraying his teammates.  
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[[Image:Chinese-type56-kalashnikov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[Image:Chinese-type56-kalashnikov.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]
 
 
[[File:TVF 56-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 56 on the table.]]
 
[[File:TVF 56-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 56 on the table.]]
 
[[File:TVF 561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary flees after being under attack from IDC officers.]]
 
[[File:TVF 561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary flees after being under attack from IDC officers.]]
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==SIG SG-552==
 
==SIG SG-552==
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A [[SIG SG 552]] is used by Sean Wong during the Jordanian mission. It is equipped with a pronged flash hider, standard diopter sights, an Aimpoint sight, and a tactical flashlight.
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A short-barrelled [[SIG SG 550#SIG SG 552|SIG SG 552]] is used by Sean Wong during the Jordanian mission. It is equipped with a pronged flash hider, standard diopter sights, an Aimpoint sight and a tactical flashlight.
 
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[[File:SIG SG 552 Rail.jpg|thumb|450px|none|SIG SG 552 fitted with scope rail - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[File:SIG SG 552 Rail.jpg|thumb|450px|none|SIG SG 552 fitted with scope rail - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[File:TVF sg5521.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sea ports the SG 552 after the IDC convoy is under gunfire.]]
 
[[File:TVF sg5521.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sea ports the SG 552 after the IDC convoy is under gunfire.]]
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==FN MAG==
 
==FN MAG==
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Humvees with mounted [[FN MAG]] machine guns are used by the Jordanian soldiers who escort the IDC team in the introduction.  
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Humvees with mounted [[FN MAG]] machine guns are used by the Jordanian soldiers who are escorting the IDC team in the introduction.  
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[[Image:L7A2.jpg|thumb|none|450px| FN MAG - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[Image:L7A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px| FN MAG - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
 
 
[[File:TVF mag1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Humvee with a FN MAG.]]
 
[[File:TVF mag1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Humvee with a FN MAG.]]
 
[[File:TVF mag2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of a FN MAG.]]
 
[[File:TVF mag2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of a FN MAG.]]
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==FN Minimi==
 
==FN Minimi==
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Gunther Tyler (Jared Robinsen) uses a [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi Paratrooper]] with a 100-round cloth magazine in the finale.  
 
Gunther Tyler (Jared Robinsen) uses a [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi Paratrooper]] with a 100-round cloth magazine in the finale.  
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[[Image:MinimiPara.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN Minimi Para  - 5.56x45mm]]
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[[Image:MinimiPara.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi Para  - 5.56x45mm.]]
 
 
[[File:TVF fnmi1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porting the Minimi.]]
 
[[File:TVF fnmi1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porting the Minimi.]]
 
[[File:TVF fnmi2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see that the weapon's clearly loaded with blanks.]]
 
[[File:TVF fnmi2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see that the weapon's clearly loaded with blanks.]]
 
[[File:TVF fnmi3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunther fires the Minimi at Jon on the cargo ship.]]
 
[[File:TVF fnmi3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunther fires the Minimi at Jon on the cargo ship.]]
  
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=Launchers=
  
 
==RPG-7==
 
==RPG-7==
  
 
The mercenaries in Jordan initiate the ambush of the IDC convoy by firing [[RPG-7]] rocket launchers.  
 
The mercenaries in Jordan initiate the ambush of the IDC convoy by firing [[RPG-7]] rocket launchers.  
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[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 40mm]]
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[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 - 40mm]]
 
 
[[File:TVF rpg71.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary waits for the signal to attack the IDC convoy.]]
 
[[File:TVF rpg71.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary waits for the signal to attack the IDC convoy.]]
 
[[File:TVF rpg3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary prepares to fire a RPG-7.]]
 
[[File:TVF rpg3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary prepares to fire a RPG-7.]]
 
[[File:TVF rpg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mercenary fires the RPG-7 after being shot by Jon.]]
 
[[File:TVF rpg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mercenary fires the RPG-7 after being shot by Jon.]]
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=Grenades=
  
 
==RGD-5 Hand Grenade==
 
==RGD-5 Hand Grenade==
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Sean Wong and several of his henchmen use [[RGD-5 hand grenade]]s to fend off IDC agents when their hideout is raided. Jon later uses one to rescue Dr. Rachel Kan (Peng Lin).
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Sean Wong and several of his henchmen use [[RGD-5 hand grenade|RGD-5 hand grenades]] to fend off IDC agents when their hideout is raided. Jon later uses one to rescue Dr. Rachel Kan (Peng Lin).
 
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[[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
 
[[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
 
[[File:TVF g1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Removing the RGD-5's safety pin.]]
 
[[File:TVF g1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Removing the RGD-5's safety pin.]]
 
[[File:TVF g2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon prepares a RGD-5.]]
 
[[File:TVF g2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jon prepares a RGD-5.]]
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The Viral Factor (2012)

The Viral Factor is a 2012 action movie directed by Dante Lam. Jay Chou and Nicholas Tse star as two long-lost brothers, on opposite sides of the law, who reunite to stop a group of criminals from releasing a deadly strain of smallpox.


The following weapons were used in the film The Viral Factor:


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Pistols

Beretta 92FS

A guard at the Asian Center for Disease Control (ACDC) aims a Beretta 92FS at Man Yeung when he escapes after stealing a smallpox sample.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
A guard attempts to fire a Beretta 92FS after a colleague is hit by gunfire.

Glock 17

The Glock 17 is the most frequently seen weapon in the film, and is used by various points by Jon Man (Jay Chou), his brother Man Yeung (Nicholas Tse), various IDC agents, henchmen, and Malaysian police officers.

2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm
One of Sean's goons prepares to execute civilians.
Traffic police officers approach the wrecked sedan in downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Man Yeung takes Dr. Kan hostage.
Suppressed Glock 17 (3rd Gen) - 9x19mm
An assassin disguised as a doctor enters a patient room. Note that the suppressor is not attached straight.
3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm. Note the finger grooves, thumb reliefs, and accessory rail on the frame, which differentiate it from the older model.
Man Yeung sees the Glock 17 within reach.
A good closeup of the Glock 17.

Fully-Automatic Glock 17

A Glock 17 converted to fully-automatic fire and with a 33 round magazine is used by Jon's International Defence Commission (IDC) partner Ross (Carl Ng) to protect Parker when their team is attacked during a mission in Jordan. Sean Wong uses one in Kuala Lumpur when battling IDC agents.

Glock 17 with 33 round magazine - 9x19mm
Ross takes out a mercenary after Parker was hit.
Ross returns fire with the Glock.
Sean Wong fires his full auto Glock 17 at IDC tactical teams.
Wong empties the Glock 17 as he escapes.

Glock 26

A Glock 26 is carried by Ice (Bing Bai) during a mission to protect a scientist in Jordan.

Glock 26 - 9x19mm
Ice after drawing out her Glock 26.
Searching an abandoned building.

Heckler & Koch USP

Agent Sean Wong (Andy On) uses a Heckler & Koch USP when he betrays his comrades in Jordan. IDC agent Parker uses one as his main sidearm during the Jordanian escort mission.

Heckler & Koch USP45 - .45 ACP
Parker reloads his USP after running out of ammo.
Sean aims the USP at the scientist after going rogue.
Firing the USP at Ice and Jon before escaping via chopper.

SIG-Sauer P228

A SIG-Sauer P228 is taken from a Malaysian police officer and used by Jon Man (Jay Chou) in the finale.

SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm
Jon takes aim at approaching IDC officers.
Aiming the P228 at a police helicopter pilot.
The P228 used by Jon in the final shootout.

Walther P99

A Walther P99 is carried by IDC agent Jon Man (Jay Chou) in Jordan. Corrupt IDC agent Russell (Philip Keung) uses a P99 while chasing Jon and his brother Man Yeung (Nicholas Tse) in Kuala Lumpur.

Walther P99 - 9x19mm
Jon pulls out a P99 after hearing static inference on their comms.
Russell holds a P99 in downtown Kuala Lumpur.
A henchman fires a P99 during a gunbattle aboard a freighter.

Revolvers

Taurus Model 85

Man Yeung uses an older model Taurus Model 85 during a flashback sequence. Jon also uses the Taurus in the finale after retrieving it from a dead henchman.

Taurus Model 85 - .38 Special
Man Yeung brandishes two Model 85s during a robbery.
The Model 85 on the ground.
Picking up the Model 85.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW

Ice uses a Heckler & Koch MP5K with a PDW-style stock accessory rails and a red-dot sight in Jordan. Jon later uses a MP5K in the finale when he battles Wong's thugs aboard a cargo ship.

MP5K with the PDW-style folding stock attached, commonly used in films to emulate the PDW - 9x19mm
Ice fires her MP5K at the mercenaries.
Jon infiltrates the cargo ship. You can see the picatinny railing on the foreend with a vertical foregrip.
Jon searches the cargo ship with his MP5K.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A3s with Surefire weapon lights are used by Jordanian Public Security Force Unit 30 operators when they raid a terrorist hideout. A Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL VBSS boarding team also uses MP5A3s when searching a freighter contaminated with smallpox, as do IDC agents. A thug in the finale uses a MP5A3 without any attachments.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm
Jordanian police Unit 30 operators advance toward the hideout.
A Unit 30 operator holds a MP5A3 with an Aimpoint sight.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm and stock extended - 9x19mm
A thug holds a MP5A3.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

Malaysian police officers use MP5A2s with Surefire weapon lights. IDC tactical teams also use the same SMG as their primary weapon.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group - 9x19mm
Malaysian police officers with MP5A2s surround a train.
IDC tactical teams advance towards Sean Wong's hideout.

Steyr TMP

Man Yeung uses a Steyr TMP in the finale when he and Jon storm a cargo ship where the smallpox virus is being stored.

Steyr TMP - 9x19mm
Man Yeung armed with the TMP.
Man Yeung grips the TMP while hiding.

Shotguns

Benelli M3T Super 90

Man Yeung uses a [[Benelli M3T Super 90 during a shootout on the streets of Kuala Lumpur. A henchman also carries an M3T in the final shootout.

Benelli M3T Super 90 with top folding stock - 12 Gauge
One of Man Yeung's partners holds a M3T after subduing guards at the Asian Center for Disease Control.
Man Yeung shoots at Russell.
Shouldering the M3T.
An armed henchmen ports the M3T.

Remington 870

A Jordanian PSF Unit 30 operator holds a short-barreled Remington 870 during an anti-terrorist raid.

Remington 870P NFA 14" with Pachmayr pistol grip - 12 gauge
A PSF Unit 30 operator waits for the command to attack.
The Unit 30 operator approaches the target building.

Assault Rifles

AKMS

Most of the mercenaries who ambush the IDC agents in Jordan use AKMS rifles.

AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slanted muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm
You can see the slanted muzzle brake of the rifle.

AKS-47

At least one of the mercenaries in Jordan uses an AKS-47.

AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm
A mercenary fires his AKS-47 at Ross. Note the downward angled stock.
The mercenary drops his AKS-47 after being shot by Ice.

Heckler & Koch G3A4

Agent Ross uses a Heckler & Koch G3A4 in Jordan. He loses it after being wounded while being shot by armed mercenaries. The rifle has a picatinny rail on the handguard with a red dot-type scope.

Heckler & Koch G3A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO
Ross holds the G3A4 while Sean briefs the team in Jordan.
Note the full length handguard rail with the red dot scope mounted on top.

IMI Galil MAR

One of Sean's goons uses an Galil MAR while fending off IDC tactical teams in Malaysia. Several of Gunther's bodyguards use the Galil MAR in the finale.

IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm
One of Sean's Galil MAR-armed goons tosses a frag grenade during the IDC-lead raid.
One Gunther's bodyguards armed with the MAR.
The bodyguard fires the Galil MAR at Man Yeung.

M4A1

PASKAL commandos of the Royal Malaysian Navy use M4A1 carbines while searching a smallpox-contaminated freighter. Later, IDC agents use M4A1s when they raid Sean Wong's hideout. Wong himself uses an unmodified M4A1 in the finale while searching for Yeung and Jon.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm
An IDC agent holds a M4A1 during the briefing.
A PASKAL commando stands guard with a M4A1.
An IDC tactical team operator fires his M4A1s.
IDC tactical teams advance with their M4A1s at the ready.
Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm
Sean takes aim with a M4A1.
An armed henchman with a M4A1, which has a picatinny receiver.
This angle suggests the M4A1 may be the Norinco CQ-A, a Chinese clone of the M4.

Mk 18 Mod 1

Jon uses a Mk 18 Mod 1 carbine in Jordan. The rifle has an early Daniel Defense RIS II handguard coupled with a short barrel and a B5 SOPMOD stock, Aimpoint CompM2 sight, and an AN/PEQ-15 ATPIAL laser aiming module. The rifle is actually built on an XM16E1-style lower receiver, as evidenced by that lack of fencing around the magazine release.

Mk. 18 Mod 1 - 5.56x45mm
Jon fires the Mark 18 Mod 1.
Clearly his Mark 18 is built on a XM16E1-style lower receiver
Jon charges towards the armed mercenaries.
Gripping his Mark 18 rifle while under attack.

Norinco Type 56

Some of the mercenaries use Norinco Type 56 rifles to cover Sean Wong as he makes his escape after betraying his teammates.

Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm
A Type 56 on the table.
A mercenary flees after being under attack from IDC officers.
A mercenary fires his Type 56 at IDC officers while waiting to be evacuated.
The mercenary fires his Type 56 as Jon approaches.

SIG SG-552

A SIG SG 552 is used by Sean Wong during the Jordanian mission. It is equipped with a pronged flash hider, standard diopter sights, an Aimpoint sight, and a tactical flashlight.

SIG SG 552 fitted with scope rail - 5.56x45mm
Sea ports the SG 552 after the IDC convoy is under gunfire.
Sean fires the SG 552.

Machine Guns

FN MAG

Humvees with mounted FN MAG machine guns are used by the Jordanian soldiers who escort the IDC team in the introduction.

FN MAG - 7.62x51mm NATO
Humvee with a FN MAG.
Closeup of a FN MAG.
Jordanian soldier gripping the FN MAG.
Another shot of the Jordanian soldier gripping the FN MAG after the convoy is attacked.

FN Minimi

Gunther Tyler (Jared Robinsen) uses a FN Minimi Paratrooper with a 100-round cloth magazine in the finale.

FN Minimi Para - 5.56x45mm
Porting the Minimi.
You can see that the weapon's clearly loaded with blanks.
Gunther fires the Minimi at Jon on the cargo ship.

Launchers

RPG-7

The mercenaries in Jordan initiate the ambush of the IDC convoy by firing RPG-7 rocket launchers.

RPG-7 - 40mm
A mercenary waits for the signal to attack the IDC convoy.
A mercenary prepares to fire a RPG-7.
The mercenary fires the RPG-7 after being shot by Jon.

Grenades

RGD-5 Hand Grenade

Sean Wong and several of his henchmen use RGD-5 hand grenades to fend off IDC agents when their hideout is raided. Jon later uses one to rescue Dr. Rachel Kan (Peng Lin).

RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
Removing the RGD-5's safety pin.
Jon prepares a RGD-5.
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