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Ultimate Weapons

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Ultimate Weapons (2009)

Ultimate Weapons is a documentary TV show on Military Channel. It searches for the ten best weapons in five different categories: Close Quarters Battle, Sniper Rifles, Artillery and Armored Vehicles, Firepower, and Robotic Warriors.

The following guns appear in the television series Ultimate Weapons:


Handguns

Beretta 92FS Inox

A suppressed Beretta 92FS Inox with black safety control and hammer is attached to a CornerShot.

Beretta 92FS Inox - 9x19mm
The suppressed 92FS Inox in a CornerShot. This footage was also seen in Future Weapons, another Military Channel show.

Browning Hi-Power

A Browning HP is compared to a H&K MP7A1 to demostrate the small size of the submachine gun.

Browning Hi-Power Mk 3 - 9x19mm
A Browning HP pistol in front of an MP7A1 submachine gun.

FN Five-seveN USG

During the part with the FN P90, the operator pulls out a FN Five-seveN and fires a few shots at the shooting range.

FN Five-seveN USG (U.S. Government) - 5.7x28mm
The FNH USA Representative fires his Five-seveN pistol.

Glock 17

A Gen2 Glock 17 is attached to a CornerShot.

Glock 17 - 9x19mm
A Gen2 Glock 17 attached to a CornerShot.
Retired Israeli Army Lieutenant Colonel Amos Golan (the designer of the CornerShot) displays the features of the CS.

Glock 19

A Glock 19 pistol is attached to a CornerShot.

Glock 19 - 9x19mm
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Glock 19C

A Glock 19C is attached to a CornerShot.

Glock 19C - 9x19mm
Glock 19C with hi-cap magazine in a CornerShot.

IMI Jericho 941 F

The Jericho 941 is seen when the VIPeR (Versatile, Intelligent, Portable Robot) is being shown. (Note: The length of the barrel cannot be seen, so the gun could be a compact variant too.)

Stainless IMI Jericho 941 F - 9x19mm
A Jericho 941 in a terrorist's holster. This image is through the VIPeR's camera.

Submachine Guns

FN P90 / P90 TR

The FN P90 was ranked the fifth best CQB weapon. The gun was praised for its innovative design, rounded corners, small size, superb accuracy, and high magazine capacity.

FN P90 - 5.7x28mm
FN P90 TR - 5.7x28mm
"FN P90"
Loading the magazine with 5.7mm ammo.
The FNH USA Representative loads up his P90 TR fitted with a C-More Systems Red Dot Sight. A standard P90 is visible in the back.
FN P90's being fired.
Another FN P90 TR.
Firing the P90 TR.
A few 5.7x28mm rounds and casings.
Final score of the FN P90.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

A guard was carrying an MP5A2 during the part showing the H&K MP7A1.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 - 9x19mm

Heckler & Koch MP7A1

The H&K MP7A1 was ranked the second best close quarters combat weapon.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with Zeiss Z-Point red dot sight - 4.6x30mm
While the title says "MP7", the gun on the picture is clearly the A1 model.
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The H&K USA representative fires the MP7A1 in full-auto.
The H&K USA representative fires the MP7A1 covered with nasty mud.
Several 4.6x30mm rounds.
Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with H&K sound suppressor and red dot sight - 4.6x30mm
Another shot of the MP7A1, this time fitted with a H&K SD MP7 sound suppressor.
Final score of the MP7A1.

IMI Micro Uzi

A CGI Micro Uzi is shown during the opening sequence of each episode. Another Micro Uzi with stock folded was also shown during the part with the Uzi.

IMI Micro Uzi - 9x19mm
While a CGI Micro Uzi is spinning around, the label on the paper says "UZI".
Micro Uzi with stock folded.

IMI Mini Uzi

Picture of a Mini Uzi was shown when the Uzi was tested and its variants were mentioned.

IMI Mini Uzi - 9x19mm
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IMI Uzi

The Uzi was ranked the tenth best close combat weapon.

IMI Uzi - 9x19mm
"UZI"
Close-up of the iron sights and the charging handle of the Uzi.
The Ex US Army Spec Ops member (who tested the Uzi) holds the SMG.
The same man pulls the charging handle of the Uzi.
Final score of the Uzi.

Knight's Armament Company PDW

The KAC PDW was ranked the sixth best CQB weapon.

KAC PDW with 10" barrel - 6x35mm
"Knight's PDW"
The KAC PDW displayed with the stock folded.
KAC PDW with 8" barrel - 6x35mm
The operator presses the bolt catch release after a reload.
CGI render of the KAC PDW.
The designers at Knight's Armament built a complete 3D model of the gun on the computer first. They optimized it before the start of the final production, eradicating the need of various prototypes and wasted materials.
Final score of the PDW.

Magpul FMG-9

Prototype version of the Magpul FMG-9 was ranked the third best close combat weapon.

Prototype Magpul FMG-9 - 9x19mm
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TDI Vector

The TDI Vector was ranked the best close quarter combat weapon.

TDI Vector - .45 ACP
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UC-M21

Images of the UC-M21 are shown when the Magpul FMG-9 is being shown. The gun is misidentified as the Ares FMG.

UC-M21 - 9x19mm

Assault Rifles

Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf

The Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf was ranked the fourth best weapon in the Firepower category.

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"BEOWULF"
A Beowulf rifle fitted with bipod, RIS handguard, sliding stock and holo-sight.
The Alexander Arms Representative fires the .50 Beowulf.
Close-up of the selector. As this picture shows, the Beowulf is not capable of firing in fully automatic mode.
A .50 Caliber Beowulf cartridge.
Another Beowulf, this time with a tan finish.
Final score of the Beowulf rifle.
Note: Five points for Cost means that the rifle is very cheap... :)

Colt M4A1

The M4A1 is prominently featured throughout the series.

M4A1 - 5.56x45mm NATO
An M4A1 fitted with a SIMON door breacher rifle grenade.
Colt M4A1 with laser designator and M68 Aimpoint sight.

Colt M16A4

M16A4 rifles are seen during stock footage.

M16A4 - 5.56x45mm NATO
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Colt XM177E2

Colt XM177E2 - 5.56x45mm NATO
Colt XM177E2 rifle fitted with M203 grenade launcher.

Daewoo K2

A Daewoo K2 rifle is seen during the part when the FN P90 is being presented.

Daewoo K2 - 5.56x45mm NATO
Daewoo K2 rifle on the right. FN M240D on the left.

Enfield L85A2

Seen in archive footage. Sometimes equipped with SUSAT or L123A2 grenade launcher.

L85A2 / SA80A2 - 5.56x45mm

Ferfrans SOAR

The Ferfrans SOAR (Special Operations Assault Rifle) is ranked the ninth best close combat weapon. It is shown with a 10.5" barrel and Magpul CTR stock.

Ferfrans SOAR - 5.56x45mm NATO
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Final score of the SOAR

FN FAL 50.63

On an archive footage, a soldier carries what look like a FN FAL 50.63 rifle.

FAL 50.63 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Heckler & Koch G3A3

A G3A3 was seen on a German soldier's back while he was loading up a PzH 2000 howitzer.

Heckler & Koch G3A3 with slimline handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO

Heckler & Koch G36C

The Heckler & Koch G36C was ranked the 8th best close quarters combat weapon.

Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm

Heckler & Koch HK416

A Heckler & Koch HK416 with drum mag is also seen when the Ferfrans SOAR is being shown. The footage shown there is actually from Future Weapons.

Heckler & Koch HK416 - 5.56x45mm NATO
The H&K USA Representative fires the HK416. He is rotating his hands clockwise to show that the rifle can fire from any angle and position.
Another HK416, this time without a foregrip.
Smoke coming out of the vent holes after emptying a 100-round drum magazine.

IMI Tavor CTAR-21

An Israeli Spec Ops operative is seen holding a CTAR-21 when the CornerShot is being shown. Another soldier is seen with a CTAR-21 when the VIPeR (Versatile, Intelligent, Portable Robot) is being showcased.

IMI Tavor CTAR-21 - 5.56x45mm NATO
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LWRC PSD

The LWRC PSD (Personal Security Detail) (known as "M6 PSD" when this show was made) was ranked the seventh best close quarters battle weapon.

LWRC PSD - 5.56x45mm NATO
"LWRC M6 PSD"
The PSD, fitted with Magpul CTR stock and standard 5.56mm magazine.
The LWRC Representative shows the damage the rifle is capable of doing.Note the Barrett 6.8mm magazine.
Final score of the PSD.

M14

An M14 rifle is being shown when the Ferfrans SOAR is being tested.

M14 - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Norinco Type 56-1

During the part when the Ferfrans SOAR was tested, several Norinco Type 56-1 rifles were also shown being fired. The Type 56-1's are fitted with Bakelite magazines.

Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm
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Zastava Arms M70AB2

Zastava M70AB2 - 7.62x39mm
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Sniper Rifles

LWRC SABR

The LWRC SABR (Sniper Assaulter Battle Rifle), now known as the REPR (Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle) was ranked the 9th best sniper rifle.

LWRC REPR with Magpul PRS stock and 20" sniper barrel - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Knight's Armament Company M110 SASS

The Knight's Armament Company M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System was ranked the tenth best sniper rifle.

Knight's Armament M110 SASS - 7.62x51mm NATO
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McMillan TAC-50

Ranked the 8th best sniper rifle, fitted with a McCann night vision rail mount.

McMillan TAC-50 with McCann night vision rail mount and other accessories - .50 BMG
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Tactical Rifles M40

Chambered in 6.5x47 Lapua. Ranked the 7th best sniper rifle.

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Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout

The Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout was ranked the sixth best sniper rifle.

Stealth Recon Scout - .338 Lapua Magnum
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Accuracy International AS50

The Accuracy International AS50 was ranked the 5th best sniper rifle.

Accuracy International AS50 - .50 BMG
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Barrett M99

The Barrett M99 chambered in .416 Barrett was ranked the fourth best sniper rifle.

Barrett M99 - .416 Barrett
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Accuracy International AWSM

Ranked the 3rd best sniper rifle.

Accuracy International AWSM - .338 Lapua

Barrett M107A1

Ranked the 2nd best sniper rifle.

Barrett M107A1 - .50 BMG
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Cheyenne Tactical M200

Ranked the best sniper rifle.

CheyTac M200, .408 CheyTac
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Shotguns

MPS AA-12

The Military Police Systems AA-12 was ranked the sixth best weapon in the Firepower category.

Auto Assault-12 - 12 Gauge
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Two AA-12 shotguns mounted on an UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle).
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...and the controller of the UGV, which may look familiar.
Final score of the AA-12.

Machine Guns

Browning M2HB / M2A2

The Browning M2HB / M2A2 Heavy Machine Gun is seen mounted on various armored vehicles including the Abrams M1A2, Merkava IV MBT, Crusher UGV, and the M1128 Mobile Gun System (Stryker MGS). It is also found on the "Lemur" RWS (Remote Weapon System) mounted on a BAE Systems FH77BW L52 "Archer" Artillery System.

Browning M2 Heavy Machine Gun - .50 BMG
Browning M2A2 Heavy Machine Gun - .50 BMG
Browning M2 mounted on an M1128 Mobile Gun System (Stryker MGS).
Browning M2 mounted on an M1128 Mobile Gun System (Stryker MGS).
Photo of a FH77BW L52 "Archer" Artillery System. The "Lemur" RWS is fitted with a Browning M2A2 machine gun.
Browning M2 mounted on a BAE Systems FH77BW L52 "Archer" Artillery System.
Top view of an Abrams M1A2.
Browning M2 mounted on an Abrams M1A2.
Browning M2 with custom muzzle brake mounted on an Israeli Merkava IV MBT.
Browning M2 with custom muzzle brake mounted on an Israeli Merkava IV MBT.
Browning M2 machine gun mounted on a Crusher UGV.

Dillon Aero M134D

The Dillon Aero M134D Minigun was ranked the ninth best weapon in the Firepower category.

Dillon Aero M134 - 7.62x51mm
"DILLON AERO GATLING GUN"
Firing the DA M134 Minigun.
Final score of the M134D Minigun.

FN M240C

The FN M240C machine gun is coaxial-mounted on the Abrams M1A2 tank.

M240C - 7.62x51mm NATO
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FN M240D

The FN M240D machine gun is mounted on a Abrams M1A2 tank, and on the Protector USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) in a Mini Typhoon Weapon Station.

M240D - 7.62x51mm NATO
Top view of an Abrams M1A2.
Mini Typhoon Weapon Station on a Protector USV.
Mini Typhoon Weapon Station on a Protector USV.
An FN M240D on an unknown helicopter.

FN M249-E2 SAW

The FN M249-E2 Squad Automatic Weapon is seen on stock footage, most notably during the part with the AT4 CS launcher.

M249-E2 SAW - 7.62x51mm NATO
A soldier fires his M249-E2 SAW (middle).

FN MAG

The FN MAG is mounted on the Merkava IV Main Battle Tank. It has the barrel of the coaxial variants, hence the absence of the flash hider and front sight.

FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO
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PKM

A PKM was seen during the Beowulf segment.

PKM with latest version of Flash hider - 7.62x54mm R
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Rheinmetall MG3

An MG3 is mounted on the PzH 2000 howitzer.

MG3 - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Launchers

Ferfrans RMGL 403

The Ferfrans RMGL 403 is seen in stand-alone configuration for a brief time, when the SOAR is being tested. The narrator refers to it as "XL-200", which was possibly the previous designation of the GL.

Ferfrans RMGL 403 mounted on a Ferfrans SOAR - 40x46mm
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FGM-148 Javelin

The FGM-148 Javelin was ranked the best weapon in the Firepower category.

FGM-148 Javelin - 142mm

M203

The M203 is mounted on various rifles, seen on archive footage.

M203 - 40x46mm
An M203 launcher mounted on an XM177E2 rifle.

M79 "Thumper"

The M79 grenade launcher is shown on an archive footage when the narrator speaks about the Milkor MGL Mk 1L's capability to fire six rounds without reloading.

M79 GL - 40x46mm
M79 grenade launcher on an archive footage.

Milkor MGL Mk 1L

The Milkor MGL Mk 1L was presented by a Milkor USA designer. It was ranked the 2nd best weapon in the firepower category.

MGL Mk 1L in desert tan finish fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm
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Milkor Mark 14

The Mark 14 was ranked the 2nd best weapon in the firepower category, along with its bigger brother, the MGL Mk 1L (MGL-140).

Milkor Mark 14 - 40x46mm
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Mk 153 Mod 0

A SMAW was fired on an archive footage.

Mk 153 Mod 0 SMAW - 83mm

Rafael MATADOR

The MATADOR was ranked the seventh best weapon in the Firepower category.

MATADOR - 90mm
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Rafael SIMON

The Rafael SIMON was ranked the 8th best weapon in the Firepower category.

SIMON door breacher rifle grenade
"SIMON"
While "Compatibility" says "M16-M4", it can be fired from any kind of rifle or submachine gun with a thin barrel.
SIMON breacher grenade attached to an M16A2 (?)
Close-up of the SIMON.
Final score of the SIMON.

RPG-7

The RPG-7 was ranked the fifth best weapon in the Firepower category.

RPG-7 - 40mm

Saab Bofors Dynamics AT4 CS

The AT4 CS (Confined Space) was ranked the third best weapon in the Firepower category.

AT4 - 84mm

Saab Bofors Dynamics RBS 70

The Saab Bofors Dynamics RBS 70 was ranked the tenth most powerful weapon.

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Others

CornerShot

The CornerShot is ranked the fourth best CQB weapon. It is fitted with aBeretta 92FS Inox, Glock 17, Glock 19, Glock 19C and a 40x46mm grenade launcher (designated "CornerShot 40TM").

FOR MORE CORNERSHOT IMAGES, PLEASE GO TO THE HANDGUNS SECTION OF THIS ARTICLE.

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CornerShot with Glock 17 pistol
CornerShot 40TM - 40x46mm
"CORNER SHOT"
CornerShot with a Glock 19 pistol.
Close-up of a CornerShot 40TM.
Another CS, this time fitted with a 7.62mm APR (Assault Pistol Rifle), a heavily modified AKM rifle.
Final score of the CornerShot. Obviously, Rate of Fire and Stopping Power depend on the attached firearm.

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