Godzilla vs. Megaguirus

Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000)

Godzilla vs. Megaguirus is the 24st entry in the Toho produced Godzilla film series and second in Millenium era. This time Godizlla's main opponent is a colossus dragonfly-like monster Megaguirus.

As usual in Japanese films, on-screen firearms are special movie props that bear much resemblance with real ones.

The following weapons were used in the film Godzilla vs. Megaguirus:

Minebea P9

All G-Graspers (members of special anti-Godzilla unit) carry pistols in holsters. The general shape of these pistols allow to identify them as prop version of Minebea P9, Japanese manufactured SIG-Sauer P220 that is a standard sidearm of JSDF.

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Minebea P9, Japanese licensed copy of the P220 - 9x19mm

Kiriko Tsujimori's (Misato Tanaka) pistol is seen in holster.

Anothwer view of the pistol.

Howa Type 64

Most JSDF personnel are armed with Howa Type 64 rifles.

Howa Type 64 - 7.62x51mm

Soldiers fire at giant dragonflies. Note the pink muzzle flame typical for Japanese flashpaper prop guns.

Another view of the same scene.

A buttstock can be seen.

A close view of the rifle.

Howa Type 89

Howa Type 89 rifles are seen in hands of guards in G-Graspers headquarters.

Howa Type 89 - 5.56x45mm

A guard with Howa Type 89. Note the curved magazine.

Howa 84RR

In the opening scene a unit of JGSDF tries to stop Godzilla, using rocket launchers. These props are supposed to stand for Howa 84RR, Japanese manufactured version of Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle.