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==Colt Officers M1991A1 Series 80== | ==Colt Officers M1991A1 Series 80== | ||
An [[M1911 pistol series|Colt Officers M1991 A1 Series 80]] is seen in Episode 4. | An [[M1911 pistol series|Colt Officers M1991 A1 Series 80]] is seen in Episode 4. | ||
− | [[ | + | [[File:Colt M1991A1 left side.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Compact M1991A1 - .45 ACP - the Colt Compact is the Parkerized version of the Colt Officer's ACP]] |
[[Image:SBS1E4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Colt Officer is drawn on Collinson by a rogue MI6 Agent in Episode 4.]] | [[Image:SBS1E4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Colt Officer is drawn on Collinson by a rogue MI6 Agent in Episode 4.]] | ||
[[Image:SBS1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Colt is aimed at Collinson in Episode 4.]] | [[Image:SBS1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Colt is aimed at Collinson in Episode 4.]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
− | ==Remington 870== | + | ==Remington 870 (Sawn Off)== |
− | United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers | + | A customised short barreled [[Remington Model 870]] with a synthetic pump is seen on the weapons table for the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), which is then carried and used by one of John Porter's men. A UKSF operator carries a short barrelled Remington 870 to breach a door during a rescue mission 7 years later in the same episode. |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:SawnoffShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sawned-off Remington Model 870 - 12 gauge]] |
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[[File:Ghost-in-the-shell-gunman-shotgun-prop.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Short Remington 870 as used in ''[[Ghost in the Shell (2017)]]''. For reference to the other shotgun used by Porter's men with the exception of a different pistol grip]] | [[File:Ghost-in-the-shell-gunman-shotgun-prop.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Short Remington 870 as used in ''[[Ghost in the Shell (2017)]]''. For reference to the other shotgun used by Porter's men with the exception of a different pistol grip]] | ||
− | [[Image:Strikeback-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:Strikeback-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The UKSF weapons table shows two short barrelled shotguns with pistol grips are seen on the weapons table before the rescue mission in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01). The Remington Model 870 is seen behind the Hawk 97-1 and appears to have a sawn off pistol grip to accommodate a tactical sling and compactness.]] |
[[Image:Strikeback-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A UKSF soldier breaches a door with a compact Remington 870 in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01).]] | [[Image:Strikeback-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A UKSF soldier breaches a door with a compact Remington 870 in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01).]] | ||
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+ | ==Hawk 97-1== | ||
+ | United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers are seen readying up a [[Hawk_shotgun_series|Hawk 97-1]] with a shorty 12.5" barreled, front blade sight, 6 shot side shell saddle and Pachmyer pistol grip in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), with Steve Andrews ([[Craig Hawks]]) using the shotgun to breach a door. This shotgun may be trying to stand in for the [[Remington Model 870]] as the British designated L74A1 or may have been selected for plausible deniability because of it's Chinese origin. | ||
+ | [[Image:DA125SyntheticGhost12ga.jpg|thumb|none|500px| QiqiHar Hawk 97-1 12.5" combat shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Remington870Pstlgrip.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Short-barreled Remington 870 with pistol grip, for comparison - 12 gauge]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Strikeback-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two short barrelled Remington shotguns with pistol grips are seen on the weapons table before the rescue mission in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01). The shotgun with the shell saddle and Pachmayr pistol grip is actually a Hawk 97-1 as distinguished by the rounded pump handle and Mossberg like front blade sight which is used by Steve Andrews ([[Craig Hawks]]) during the rescue mission.]] | ||
=Assault Rifles= | =Assault Rifles= | ||
==Colt M4A1== | ==Colt M4A1== | ||
− | The [[M4A1]] carbine is used by John Porter, United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers, United States Marines and American forces throughout the series, with a variety of different sights such as Aimpoint CompM2s and/or Trijicon TA31 ACOG scopes and attachments on KAC quad railed handguards while some M4s have the rounded A2 handguards. It should be noted that, in reality, the UKSF and SAS use the Canadian-made C8 carbine, not the US-made M4, however in the case of the rescue mission in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), the use of M4s by the United Kingdom Special Forces may possibly be for plausible deniability. A UKSF operator is seen armed with a M4A1 with a [[M203A1]] grenade launcher in the same episode as the latter and in "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02). | + | The [[M4A1]] carbine is used by John Porter ([[Richard Armitage]]), United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers, United States Marines and American forces throughout the series, with a variety of different sights such as Aimpoint CompM2s and/or Trijicon TA31 ACOG scopes and attachments on KAC quad railed handguards while some M4s have the rounded A2 handguards. It should be noted that, in reality, the UKSF and SAS use the Canadian-made C8 carbine, not the US-made M4, however in the case of the rescue mission in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), the use of M4s by the United Kingdom Special Forces may possibly be for plausible deniability. A UKSF operator is seen armed with a M4A1 with a [[M203A1]] grenade launcher in the same episode as the latter and in "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02). During re-training with Section 20, John Porter uses a green painted M4A1 carbine in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01) and later again in "Zimbabwe: Part One" (S01E03), where Porter retrieves from his DPM rucksack pack a similar (or likely the same carbine) painted M4A1 to replace his AK rifle to use up to "Zimbabwe: Part Two" (S01E04) before leaving it to jump off into a creek. |
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:Strikeback-M4-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porter holds an M4A1 fitted with an AN/PVS-14 night sight in the prologue to Episode 1. Note the weaponlight attached under the barrel. Before the mission, Porter was chamber inspecting a M4A1 with a Trijicon TA31 ACOG scope before the sight changes to the AN/PVS-14 night sight actually used in the mission, possibly a continuity error in that scene.]] | + | [[Image:Strikeback-M4-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Porter ([[Richard Armitage]]) holds an M4A1 fitted with an AN/PVS-14 night sight in the prologue to Episode 1. Note the weaponlight attached under the barrel. Before the mission, Porter was chamber inspecting a M4A1 with a Trijicon TA31 ACOG scope before the sight changes to the AN/PVS-14 night sight actually used in the mission, possibly a continuity error in that scene.]] |
[[Image:Strikeback-M4-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), Steve Andrews ([[Craig Hawks]]) and one of Porter's teammates return fire at Iraqi soldiers with their M4A1 carbines fitted with Aimpoint CompM2 and Trijicon TA31 ACOG scopes.]] | [[Image:Strikeback-M4-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), Steve Andrews ([[Craig Hawks]]) and one of Porter's teammates return fire at Iraqi soldiers with their M4A1 carbines fitted with Aimpoint CompM2 and Trijicon TA31 ACOG scopes.]] | ||
[[Image:Strikeback-M4-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porter with his M4A1 painted in a woodland camouflage scheme during training in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01). This M4A1 in particular has a A1 teardrop forward assist button instead of the A2 rounded button.]] | [[Image:Strikeback-M4-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porter with his M4A1 painted in a woodland camouflage scheme during training in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01). This M4A1 in particular has a A1 teardrop forward assist button instead of the A2 rounded button.]] | ||
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==L85A2== | ==L85A2== | ||
− | Collinson is briefly seen with a [[SA80|L85A2]] in the prologue of " | + | Collinson ([[Andrew Lincoln]]) is briefly seen with a [[SA80|L85A2]] in the prologue of "Iraq: Part One" (S1E01), before Porter gives him a Heckler & Koch G3KA4 to use during a hostage rescue mission in Basra. |
− | [[Image:Sa80-l85a2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Sa80-l85a2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|L85A2 - 5.56mm]] |
− | [[Image:Strikeback-L85-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the prologue of " | + | [[Image:Strikeback-L85-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the prologue of ""Iraq: Part One" (S1E01), Porter ([[Richard Armitage]]) takes Collinson's ([[Andrew Lincoln]]) L85A2 away from him, giving him the G3KA4 to use instead. Porter also gives Collinson a PASGT helmet with US 3 color desert camouflage cover to replace his Mk6 DDPM camouflage helmet and rips off his Parachutist Badge jump wings patch, most likely to denounce any involvement of UK forces.]] |
==Heckler & Koch G36C== | ==Heckler & Koch G36C== | ||
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=Battle Rifles= | =Battle Rifles= | ||
− | == | + | ==Vektor R1== |
− | + | A [[FN FAL|Vektor R1]] rifle is seen carried by a Tsotsi bandit in Zimbabwe before its taken by Porter then is used by Porter in "Zimbabwe: Part Two" (S01E04). This is an early model R1 which uses the fibreglass handguard with metal ferrule and wooden stock and because filming took place in South Africa, the use and access of the R1 makes sense. | |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Vektor R1.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Vektor R1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] |
− | [[Image:Strikeback-FAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porter picks up a | + | [[Image:Strikeback-FAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porter picks up a Vektor R1 taken from a group of criminals who tried to attack an orphanage in "Zimbabwe: Part Two" (S01E04).]] |
− | [[Image:Strikeback-FAL-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porter runs across a bridge with the | + | [[Image:Strikeback-FAL-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porter runs across a bridge with the Vektor R1 rifle in hand in "Zimbabwe: Part Two" (S01E04).]] |
− | [[Image:Strikeback-FAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porter fires the | + | [[Image:Strikeback-FAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porter fires the R1 at the Elite Guard in "Zimbabwe: Part Two" (S01E04).]] |
==Heckler & Koch G3KA4== | ==Heckler & Koch G3KA4== | ||
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==FN MAG== | ==FN MAG== | ||
Taliban fighters use an [[FN MAG]] machine gun while attacking American Marines in Episode 5. In Episode 6, Porter uses a FN MAG to fend off militants that attack him and Collinson on the Afghan-Pakistani border. | Taliban fighters use an [[FN MAG]] machine gun while attacking American Marines in Episode 5. In Episode 6, Porter uses a FN MAG to fend off militants that attack him and Collinson on the Afghan-Pakistani border. | ||
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+ | [[File:FN MAG GPMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Strikeback-MAG-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban fighters fire a tripod-mounted FN MAG in Episode 5.]] | [[Image:Strikeback-MAG-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban fighters fire a tripod-mounted FN MAG in Episode 5.]] | ||
[[Image:Strikeback-MAG-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the FN MAG in Episode 5.]] | [[Image:Strikeback-MAG-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the FN MAG in Episode 5.]] |
Latest revision as of 14:41, 2 June 2024
The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the television series Strike Back:
Pistols
SIG-Sauer P226
The West German SIG-Sauer P226 is used by Sergeant John Porter (Richard Armitage) and his United Kingdom Special Forces team mates as their sidearms while in Iraq in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01) and again 7 years later in "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02). Later, Hugh Collinson (Andrew Lincoln) uses a P226 in "Afghanistan: Part Two" (S01E06), giving it to Porter while the two are fighting off a militant attack on the Afghan-Pakistani border.
Glock 17
While working as a security guard at Section 20, John Porter is seen disassembling a 3rd Generation Glock 17 in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01). In "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02), Lieutenant Layla Thompson (Jodhi May carries a Glock 17 while assisting a UKSF rescue team. In "Afganistan: Part One" (S01E05), Porter is later seizes another Glock 17 (this one an older 2nd Generation model) from a soldier and uses it while helping Gerald Baxter escape from American custody.
Tokarev TT-33
Hakim Al-Naseri (Dhaffer L'Abidine) threatens Porter with a Tokarev TT-33 after he is captured by Iraqi insurgents in Episode 2. Gerald Baxter (Ewen Bremner) also briefly points a TT-33 at Porter during Episode 5.
Vektor Z88
Due to the series' production in South Africa, the Vektor Z88, the South African copy of the Beretta 92FS, appears to be the handgun used throughout in lieu of the Beretta, first carried by Massoud (Nabil Elouahabi) before being taken away by Porter in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01) and most notably by various Zimbabwean security personnel, including Colonel Tshuma (David Harewood).
Colt Officers M1991A1 Series 80
An Colt Officers M1991 A1 Series 80 is seen in Episode 4.
Revolvers
Astra 680
An Astra 680 revolver can be seen in Episode 6, when Sharq (Alexander Siddig) forces Gerald Baxter (Ewen Bremner) to play Russian Roulette, first loading one round, then a second after the chamber clicks empty. Porter eventually convinces Baxter to leave with him and they use the revolver to escape.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5KN
Porter is armed with what appears to be a Heckler & Koch MP5KN submachine gun with a red dot sight and suppressor in "Iraq: Part One (S01E01) and fires it at Iraqi insurgents in "Iraq: Part Two (S01E02). It should be noted that this was an airsoft replica, as is later revealed when he shows that the magazine is empty at the shootout in the desert, just before his extraction.
Shotguns
Remington 870 (Sawn Off)
A customised short barreled Remington Model 870 with a synthetic pump is seen on the weapons table for the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), which is then carried and used by one of John Porter's men. A UKSF operator carries a short barrelled Remington 870 to breach a door during a rescue mission 7 years later in the same episode.
Hawk 97-1
United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers are seen readying up a Hawk 97-1 with a shorty 12.5" barreled, front blade sight, 6 shot side shell saddle and Pachmyer pistol grip in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), with Steve Andrews (Craig Hawks) using the shotgun to breach a door. This shotgun may be trying to stand in for the Remington Model 870 as the British designated L74A1 or may have been selected for plausible deniability because of it's Chinese origin.
Assault Rifles
Colt M4A1
The M4A1 carbine is used by John Porter (Richard Armitage), United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers, United States Marines and American forces throughout the series, with a variety of different sights such as Aimpoint CompM2s and/or Trijicon TA31 ACOG scopes and attachments on KAC quad railed handguards while some M4s have the rounded A2 handguards. It should be noted that, in reality, the UKSF and SAS use the Canadian-made C8 carbine, not the US-made M4, however in the case of the rescue mission in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), the use of M4s by the United Kingdom Special Forces may possibly be for plausible deniability. A UKSF operator is seen armed with a M4A1 with a M203A1 grenade launcher in the same episode as the latter and in "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02). During re-training with Section 20, John Porter uses a green painted M4A1 carbine in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01) and later again in "Zimbabwe: Part One" (S01E03), where Porter retrieves from his DPM rucksack pack a similar (or likely the same carbine) painted M4A1 to replace his AK rifle to use up to "Zimbabwe: Part Two" (S01E04) before leaving it to jump off into a creek.
Colt M16A2
A M16A2 rifle is seen being inspected by a United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldier before the rescue mission in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01), however it wasn't actually used in the mission. A M16A2 is seen next to Lieutenant Layla Thompson (Jodhi May) in a U.S. Marine base in Basra in the same episode. Compared to the M4A1, the M16A2 was actually used by the UKSF in real life.
L85A2
Collinson (Andrew Lincoln) is briefly seen with a L85A2 in the prologue of "Iraq: Part One" (S1E01), before Porter gives him a Heckler & Koch G3KA4 to use during a hostage rescue mission in Basra.
Heckler & Koch G36C
Porter carries a Heckler & Koch G36C with a red dot sight and suppressor during Episode 5.
AKMS
The AKMS is used throughout the series by enemies, including Iraqi Republican Guard and Sword of Islam insurgents in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01) and "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02), Zimbabwean soldiers in episodes 3 and 4, and Afghan militants in episodes 5 and 6. Porter also uses captured AKMS rifles on several occasions while escaping enemy confinement.
Norinco Type 56
A majority of Iraqi Republican Guard soldiers carry Norinco Type 56 rifles in the later moments of the UKSF rescue mission in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01). Some Sword of Islam insurgents also carry NT56 rifles in the same episode as the latter and in "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02).
Norinco Type 56-1
Some Iraqi Republican Guard soldiers carry Norinco Type 56-1 rifles in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01). Sword of Islam insurgents also carry NT56-1 rifles in "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02).
Norinco Type 84
A Iraqi Republican Guard soldier carries a Norinco Type 84 during the helicopter roof extraction in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01). Iraqi insurgents Sword of Islam use Norinco Type 84 rifles in the same episode as the latter and in "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02).
Norinco Type 84-2
Iraqi insurgents Sword of Islam use Norinco Type 84-2 rifles in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01) in "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02).
Vektor R5
South African soldiers led by Collinson are armed with Vektor R5 rifles in Episode 4.
Vektor R5 (Modified to resemble AK-47/AKM)
Another weapon commonly seen in the hands of enemies are Vektor R5 rifles modified to resemble the AK-47, as distinguished by their angled receivers and Galil-style 5.56mm magazines. These rifles are likely the same as the ones seen in District 9 since armorer Olly Steele worked on both projects.
Battle Rifles
Vektor R1
A Vektor R1 rifle is seen carried by a Tsotsi bandit in Zimbabwe before its taken by Porter then is used by Porter in "Zimbabwe: Part Two" (S01E04). This is an early model R1 which uses the fibreglass handguard with metal ferrule and wooden stock and because filming took place in South Africa, the use and access of the R1 makes sense.
Heckler & Koch G3KA4
Collinson uses a Heckler & Koch G3KA4 during the prologue in Episode 1 (S1E01). The rifle is equipped with a red dot sight and a tactical weaponlight. The weapon is erroneously referred to as a "Heckler & Koch UMP" in Episode 6, despite the G3 differing in both appearance and caliber from the UMP.
Sniper Rifles
Truvelo Armory CMS Sniper Rifle
A bolt-action Truvelo CMS Sniper Rifle is used by Felix Masuku during an assassination attempt on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in Episode 4.
Remington 700
In Episode 6, a US Marine sniper uses a Remington 700 to track Porter after he is kidnapped by the Taliban.
Machine Guns
FN MAG
Taliban fighters use an FN MAG machine gun while attacking American Marines in Episode 5. In Episode 6, Porter uses a FN MAG to fend off militants that attack him and Collinson on the Afghan-Pakistani border.
Other
RPG-7
The RPG-7 is seen in the hands of Zimbabwean soldiers in Episode 2 and Afghan militants in Episode 6.
M26 Hand Grenade
M26 Hand Grenades are used throughout Season 1.
M203A1 Grenade Launcher
The M203A1 grenade launcher is seen on M4A1 carbines carried by United Kingdom Special Forces operators in "Iraq: Part One" (S01E01) and in "Iraq: Part Two" (S01E02).