Killer Elite (2011)

Killer Elite (2011)

Killer Elite is a 2011 thriller starring Jason Statham as a former hitman who is forced to complete a mission or else his kidnapped mentor will be executed. The film co-stars Clive Owen, Yvonne Strahovski, Dominic Purcell, and Robert De Niro. Despite the similar name, this film is not a remake of the 1975 Sam Peckinpah film The Killer Elite, but instead is based on the 1991 novel "The Feather Men" by Sir Ranulph Fiennes (a former SAS operative who also is the cousin of actors Ralph Fiennes and Joseph Fiennes).

The following weapons were used in the film Killer Elite (2011):

Handguns

Browning Hi-Power

Spike (Clive Owen) is seen threatening Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) with a Browning Hi-Power as well as other Feather Men.

Commercial Browning Hi-Power Mark III - 9x19mm

Spike (Clive Owen) is seen threatening Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) with a Browning Hi-Power.

Clive Owen holds a Browning Hi-Power on Jason Statham in a promotional still.

The Browning is loaded.

Spike (Clive Owen) holds the Browning.

Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) is threatened with the Browning.

Heckler & Koch P7

A Heckler & Koch P7 is carried by the MI6 man (David Whiteley) when he attempts to ambush Spike (Clive Owen) and Bryce (Jason Statham). The pistol also is used by Spike.

Heckler & Koch P7 - 9x19mm

The P7 is pulled as Bryce looks on.

Spike opens fire with the P7.

Spike fires the P7.

Spike (Clive Owen) holds the P7 outside the window.

Beretta 92SB

Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) uses a Beretta 92SB throughout the film, including the tunnel chase in Oman. The pistol is period correct as the film was set in the early 1980's

Beretta 92SB - 9x19mm

Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) runs with a Beretta in hand in a promotional still.

Closeup of the suppressor being attached to the Beretta.

Bryce with the Beretta.

Bryce takes aim with the suppressed Beretta.

Danny holds the Beretta.

Beretta 92FS

Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) is also seen with a 92FS in Mexico and in London, this is highly anachronistic as the movie is set in 1980. On the movie poster, Spike (Clive Owen) is seen chambering one but he never used one in the movie.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

High Standard Sharpshooter M

Hunter (Robert De Niro) uses a High Standard Sharpshooter M while at a train station in Paris.

High Standard Sharpshooter M .22 cal

Glock 17

Hunter uses a Glock 17 he took from from his captors in Oman. The present of Glock is anachronistic because it is 1981 and the Glocks won't come out for another year.

Glock 17 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm

Hunter (Robert De Niro) holds a Glock in a production still.

M1911A1

After running out of ammunition for the Glock, Hunter switches to a M1911A1-type pistol with blonde wood grips. One of the targets, Harris (Lachy Hulme), is later seen giving a M1911A1 for his girl to fire during a party.

Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP

SIG-Sauer P226

The Agent (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) has a SIG-Sauer P226 in his waistband, which Danny takes when forcing him to divulge some information. Davies (Dominic Purcell) wields a P226 during the desert tunnel chase. The weapon is another anachronism, since the P226 was developed after 1980, the year in which the film is set.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

Davies (Dominic Purcell) holds the SIG.

Davies (Dominic Purcell) holds the SIG.

Smith & Wesson Model 27

Meier (Aden Young) uses a stainless or nickel plated snubnosed revolver throughout the film.

S&W Model 27-2 - .357 magnum with 3.5" barrel.

Meier holds the revolver.

Shotguns

Remington 870

Anne (Yvonne Strahovski) is seen firing a Remington 870 into the air during a New Year's Eve celebration in Australia, based on the magazine tube cap that can be seen briefly in a close-up.

Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

One of the Sheikh's sons carries a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 in a flashback.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm and stock extended - 9x19mm

Rifles

Colt M727

Hunter (Robert De Niro) uses a Colt Model 727 during the takedown in Mexico at the film's beginning..

Colt Model 727 - 5.56x45mm

Hunter (Robert De Niro) uses a Colt Model 727 during the takedown in Mexico at the film's beginning.

Hunter (Robert De Niro) with the Colt Model 727.

Norinco Type 56

Omani rebels fighting during the Dhofar Rebellion are seen with Norinco Type 56 rifles.

Norinco Type 56 (M22 code instead of the factory symbol as it was built for export) lacking the under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm

L1A1 SLR

SAS commandos training in the Brecon Beacons, including Major Warren Steven Cregg (Grant Bowler) carry L1A1 rifles.

British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO - Variation of the FN FAL rifle. British & New Zealand SLR's were later fitted with black fibreglass furniture as seen here.

IMI Galil SAR

Hunter (Robert De Niro) can be seen carrying a scoped Galil SAR in the end of the movie. He took off the scope during the car chase.

IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm

AKMSU

One of the sheikh's guards in Oman carries an AKMSU.

AKMSU - 7.62x39mm

Unknown rifle

During the desert tunnel chase, Martin (Ben Mendelsohn), one of the ex-SAS "Locals", can be seen wielding a .22 caliber rifle fitted with a wire stock.

The man runs with the rifle in hand.