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[[Image:QC.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Quick Change'' (1990)]] | [[Image:QC.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Quick Change'' (1990)]] | ||
| − | ''Quick Change'' | + | '''''Quick Change''''' is a 1990 heist comedy co-directed by and starring [[Bill Murray]] as Grimm, a disgruntled New York City worker who attempts to rob a bank while disguised as a clown. Upon their exit from the bank, Grimm and his fellow bank robbers encounter several mishaps in their quest to get off Manhattan island before the police catch them. The cast included [[Geena Davis]], [[Randy Quaid]], and [[Jason Robards]]. ''Quick Change'' was based on the Jay Cronley novel of the same name, which had been previously adapted into the 1985 French language film ''[[Hold-Up]]''. |
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Quick Change'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Quick Change'':''' | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
== Taurus PT92 == | == Taurus PT92 == | ||
| − | + | A [[Taurus PT92]] is the handgun used by Grimm ([[Bill Murray]]) to hold up the bank. The Taurus PT92 used in this film is a very early model with the European-style heel magazine release and no ambidextrous safety, likely made between 1982 to 1983, when they went to a thumb release. The pistol is also fitted with an early pair of Pachmayr wrap-around grips. | |
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[[Image:TaurusPT92AFEarlyFlipSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92AF - Earliest Model with no Decocker, the lever is only a Safety and does not turn downwards like the later models - 9x19mm ]] | [[Image:TaurusPT92AFEarlyFlipSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92AF - Earliest Model with no Decocker, the lever is only a Safety and does not turn downwards like the later models - 9x19mm ]] | ||
| − | [[File:QC 01.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimm ([[Bill Murray]]) pulls his Taurus on a bank guard.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 03.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimm holds the Taurus on an uncooperative dog.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 16.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimm tries to use the Taurus to shoot a surveillance camera.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 13.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An ESU officer loads the Taurus.]] |
==Colt Official Police== | ==Colt Official Police== | ||
Grimm takes a [[Colt Official Police]] revolver off a bank guard and uses it to shoot a camera. | Grimm takes a [[Colt Official Police]] revolver off a bank guard and uses it to shoot a camera. | ||
| − | [[Image:ColtOP5.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ColtOP5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police 5" barrel - .38spl.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 17.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimm uses the revolver to shoot the camera.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 20.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|NYPD officers with their revolvers drawn.]] |
| + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 686== | ||
| + | The Mugger ([[Jamey Sheridan]]) is seen holding a [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]] revolver on Grimm. | ||
| + | [[Image:S&WModel686.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 686 - .357 Magnum.]] | ||
| + | [[File:QC 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mugger ([[Jamey Sheridan]]) is seen holding a [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]] revolver on Grimm.]] | ||
== Charter Arms Undercover == | == Charter Arms Undercover == | ||
Edison ([[Phil Hartman]]) pulls a [[Charter Arms Undercover|2" Charter Arms Undercover in .38 Special]] on Grimm and the others. | Edison ([[Phil Hartman]]) pulls a [[Charter Arms Undercover|2" Charter Arms Undercover in .38 Special]] on Grimm and the others. | ||
| − | [[Image:CharterArmsUndercoverOldSS.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:CharterArmsUndercoverOldSS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Older Model Stainless Charter Arms Undercover - 38 Special]] |
| − | [[File:QC 27.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Edison ([[Phil Hartman]]) pulls a [[Charter Arms Undercover|2" Charter Arms Undercover in .38 Special]] on Grimm and the others.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 28.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimm and his cohorts are threatened by Edison.]] |
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| − | == | + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 39== |
| − | Jimmy ([[Stanley Tucci]]) pulls what appears to be a [[ | + | Jimmy ([[Stanley Tucci]]) pulls what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 39]] when Grimm and the others stumble into a mob warehouse. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Smith-&-Wesson-39-2Side.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 39 - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:QC 33.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jimmy pulls what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 39]] when Grimm and the others stumble into a mob warehouse.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 35.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jimmy ([[Stanley Tucci]]) holds the [[Smith & Wesson Model 39]].]] |
==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"== | ||
| − | The [[ | + | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"]] is the revolver carried by NYPD Chief Rotzinger ([[Jason Robards]]). |
| − | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]] |
| − | [[File:QC 37.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 37.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is drawn by NYPD Chief Rotzinger ([[Jason Robards]]) during a confrontation on the airplane.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 38.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|NYPD Chief Rotzinger ([[Jason Robards]]) holds the revolver as he is involved in a scuffle on the airplane.]] |
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=Sniper Rifles= | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
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The [[Remington 700]]PSS is one of the rifles used by NYPD ESU snipers. | The [[Remington 700]]PSS is one of the rifles used by NYPD ESU snipers. | ||
[[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 700PSS 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 700PSS 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
| − | [[File:QC 08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sniper in the background uses the Remington 700PSS.]] |
== Winchester Model 70 == | == Winchester Model 70 == | ||
A [[Winchester Model 70]] is another one of the rifles used by NYPD ESU snipers. | A [[Winchester Model 70]] is another one of the rifles used by NYPD ESU snipers. | ||
| − | [[Image:Win70-2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Winchester Model 70.]] | + | [[Image:Win70-2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] |
| − | [[File:QC 06.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sniper in the middle holds the Winchester.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 09.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Winchester is loaded by an NYPD officer.]] |
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| + | == Grendel SRT == | ||
| + | Another ESU sniper appears to be armed with a [[Grendel SRT]] rifle. | ||
| + | [[File:Grendel SRT.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bolt-action marksman rifle manufactured by GRENDEL, Inc. of Rockledge, FL (currently KEL-TEC CNC, Inc.), 1986 to 1990. The weapon was based on a SAKO A-II action and a 20-inches Douglas barrel, all bedded on a polymer stock with an underfolding buttstock for easier transport. Polymer detachable magazine held 10 rounds of 7.62x51mm NATO-caliber ammunition.]] | ||
| + | [[File:QC 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The ESU sniper takes aim with the rifle. Note that his hands are away from the trigger, a common practice to tell others nearby that you're looking rather than preparing to fire - although, due to the peculiar design of the stock of this weapon, he might be simply blocking it open in order to prepare to fire.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
The [[M16A1]] is seen used by NYPD ESU. | The [[M16A1]] is seen used by NYPD ESU. | ||
| − | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | + | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO]] |
| − | [[File:QC 41.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rifle on the right.]] |
| − | ==Ruger | + | ==Ruger Mini-14== |
| − | A Ruger | + | A [[Ruger Mini-14]] is also used by ESU. |
| − | [[File:RugerAC556 SS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ruger AC556]] | + | [[File:RugerAC556 SS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Stainless Steel Ruger AC556 Carbine with Full Stock - 5.56x45mm NATO Note version in the film is a semi-auto Mini-14 with Government barrel]] |
| − | [[File:QC 12.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the Mini-14 receiver, note the lack of selector switch.]] |
| − | [[File:QC 25.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | == Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | ||
The [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] briefly is seen carried by NYPD ESU officers rappelling down the side of the bank building. | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] briefly is seen carried by NYPD ESU officers rappelling down the side of the bank building. | ||
| − | [[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 | + | [[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[File:QC 22.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] |
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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NYPD officers are armed with the [[Ithaca 37]] during the bank holdup. | NYPD officers are armed with the [[Ithaca 37]] during the bank holdup. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]] | ||
| − | [[File:QC 26.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:QC 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] |
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:45, 10 February 2023
Quick Change is a 1990 heist comedy co-directed by and starring Bill Murray as Grimm, a disgruntled New York City worker who attempts to rob a bank while disguised as a clown. Upon their exit from the bank, Grimm and his fellow bank robbers encounter several mishaps in their quest to get off Manhattan island before the police catch them. The cast included Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, and Jason Robards. Quick Change was based on the Jay Cronley novel of the same name, which had been previously adapted into the 1985 French language film Hold-Up.
The following weapons were used in the film Quick Change:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Pistols
Taurus PT92
A Taurus PT92 is the handgun used by Grimm (Bill Murray) to hold up the bank. The Taurus PT92 used in this film is a very early model with the European-style heel magazine release and no ambidextrous safety, likely made between 1982 to 1983, when they went to a thumb release. The pistol is also fitted with an early pair of Pachmayr wrap-around grips.
Grimm (Bill Murray) pulls his Taurus on a bank guard.
Colt Official Police
Grimm takes a Colt Official Police revolver off a bank guard and uses it to shoot a camera.
Smith & Wesson Model 686
The Mugger (Jamey Sheridan) is seen holding a Smith & Wesson Model 686 revolver on Grimm.
Charter Arms Undercover
Edison (Phil Hartman) pulls a 2" Charter Arms Undercover in .38 Special on Grimm and the others.
Smith & Wesson Model 39
Jimmy (Stanley Tucci) pulls what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 39 when Grimm and the others stumble into a mob warehouse.
Jimmy pulls what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 39 when Grimm and the others stumble into a mob warehouse.
Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special"
The Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special" is the revolver carried by NYPD Chief Rotzinger (Jason Robards).
The Smith & Wesson Model 36 is drawn by NYPD Chief Rotzinger (Jason Robards) during a confrontation on the airplane.
NYPD Chief Rotzinger (Jason Robards) holds the revolver as he is involved in a scuffle on the airplane.
Sniper Rifles
Remington 700PSS
The Remington 700PSS is one of the rifles used by NYPD ESU snipers.
Winchester Model 70
A Winchester Model 70 is another one of the rifles used by NYPD ESU snipers.
Grendel SRT
Another ESU sniper appears to be armed with a Grendel SRT rifle.
Bolt-action marksman rifle manufactured by GRENDEL, Inc. of Rockledge, FL (currently KEL-TEC CNC, Inc.), 1986 to 1990. The weapon was based on a SAKO A-II action and a 20-inches Douglas barrel, all bedded on a polymer stock with an underfolding buttstock for easier transport. Polymer detachable magazine held 10 rounds of 7.62x51mm NATO-caliber ammunition.
The ESU sniper takes aim with the rifle. Note that his hands are away from the trigger, a common practice to tell others nearby that you're looking rather than preparing to fire - although, due to the peculiar design of the stock of this weapon, he might be simply blocking it open in order to prepare to fire.
Rifles
M16A1
The M16A1 is seen used by NYPD ESU.
Ruger Mini-14
A Ruger Mini-14 is also used by ESU.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
The Heckler & Koch MP5A3 briefly is seen carried by NYPD ESU officers rappelling down the side of the bank building.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37 shotgun
NYPD officers are armed with the Ithaca 37 during the bank holdup.
