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To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

To Live and Die in L.A. is a film that chronicles a tenacious U.S. Secret Service Special Agent's investigation and pursuit of the ruthless counterfeiter who murdered the Agent's partner. The movie is based on the 1984 novel of the same name by former U.S. Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich (The Sentinel, Boiling Point) who co-wrote the screenplay with director William Friedkin.

The following weapons were used in the film To Live and Die in L.A.:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose

US Secret Service Agent Richard Chance (William Petersen) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose throughout the film. Agent John Vukovich (John Pankow) uses Chance's gun in a confrontation with Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe). The USSS issued this revolver before switching to SIG-Sauer pistols, and the revolver can be seen in real life footage of the Reagan assassination attempt, with several agents pulling Model 19's and Model 66's. Agent Jimmy Hart (Michael Greene) uses one when going to check out Masters' counterfeiting warehouse.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum

Agent Richard Chance (William Petersen) puts away his Smith & Wesson Model 19 when dealing with a terrorist attempting to kill the President.

Closeup of Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 19.

Chance holding his Smith & Wesson Model 19 while searching for Carl Cody (John Turturro).

Agent John Vukovich (John Pankow) searches for Masters armed with Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the climax.

Vukovich fires Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 19.

Smith & Wesson Model 15

Several USSS agents use Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolvers. An airport police officer holds one on Agent Chance (William Petersen) when he arrests Carl Cody (John Turturro). Rick Masters' (Willem Dafoe) bodyguard Jack (Jack Hoar) uses a Model 15 when Jeff Rice (Steve James) and his thugs attack Masters. Chance uses a Model 15 when he and Vukovich (John Pankow) rob the undercover FBI agent. Carl Cody also uses one when Chance breaks into his girlfriend's apartment looking for him.

Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special

An airport police officer pulls his Smith & Wesson Model 15 on Chance, while Vukovich has his Colt Detective Special on the officer.

Jack aims his Smith & Wesson Model 15 at Jeff Rice (Steve James) and his thugs.

Chance aims his Smith & Wesson Model 15 at the undercover FBI agent.

Vukovich aiming Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 15.

Vukovich fires Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 15 at FBI agents.

When Chance (left) breaks into his apartment, Carl Cody (right) draws his Smith & Wesson Model 15 when he suspects something is wrong.

Colt Detective Special

USSS Agent John Vukovich (John Pankow) uses a 1st Gen Colt Detective Special throughout the film (although it is sometimes difficult to see).

Colt Detective Special - .38 Special

Agent John Vukovich (John Pankow) aims his Colt Detective Special at an Airport Police officer.

Vukovich holds his Colt Detective Special on a suspect.

Heckler & Koch P9S

Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe) uses a suppressed Heckler & Koch P9S throughout the film.

Heckler & Koch P9S with suppressor - 9x19mm

Masters with his Heckler & Koch P9S drawn as he looks through Waxman's safe.

Masters shoots Waxman with his Heckler & Koch P9S.

Waxman looks down the barrel of Masters' Heckler & Koch P9S.

Closeup of Masters' Heckler & Koch P9S.

Colt Officer's ACP

An FBI agent pulls a Colt Officer's ACP with wood grips at Chance and Vukovich at one point in the car chase.

Colt Officer's ACP - .45 ACP

The undercover agent steps out of the car, drawing his handgun.

Another shot of the agents handgun.

An FBI Agent aims his handgun at Chance and Vukovich.

Shotguns

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

Jack (Jack Hoar), the bodyguard of Masters (Willem Dafoe), uses a Mossberg 500 Cruiser throughout the film. He uses it when confronting Agent Jimmy Hart (Michael Greene) at the beginning of the film. Jack Hoar was a retired and highly decorated 29-year veteran of the LAPD.

Mossberg 500 "Cruiser" - 12 gauge

Jack (Jack Hoar), the bodyguard of Masters (Willem Dafoe), uses a Mossberg 500 Cruiser throughout the film.

Closeup of the Jack's Mossberg 500 Cruiser after he shoots Agent Hart.

Jack aims his Mossberg 500 Cruiser at Agent Vukovich (John Pankow).

Ithaca 37

Several USSS agents carry Ithaca 37 shotguns, notably when agents raid Rick Masters' counterfeiting warehouse.

Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge

A USSS agent (left) holding an Ithaca 37 when agents raid Rick Masters' (Willem Dafoe) counterfeiting warehouse. The agent with the bolt cutters is author (and still an active Secret Service agent at the time of filming) Gerald Petievich.

Several Ithaca 37s are seen in the locker next to Agent Vukovich as he puts away his shotgun.

Rifles

Colt M16/SP1

Several FBI agents carry Colt SP1 rifles when Chance (William Petersen) and Vukovich (John Pankow) rip off the undercover FBI agent.

M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to imitate the M16A1 - 5.56x45mm

An FBI agent aims his Colt SP1 at Chance and Vukovich. Note the lack of forward assist.

While he looks away, the FBI agent keeps his finger on the trigger of his Colt SP1, with tragic consequences.

The FBI agent reloads his Colt SP1.

Submachine Guns

MAC-10

An FBI agent uses a MAC-10 when they pursue Chance and Vukovich.

Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - 9x19mm

An FBI Agent aims his MAC-10 at Chance and Vukovich.

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-'''The following guns can be seen in ''To Live and Die in L.A.'' (1985):'''
+[[Image:to_live_and_die_in_la.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''To Live and Die in L.A.'' (1985)]]
-[[Image:to_live_and_die_in_la.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''To Live and Die in L.A.'' (1985)]]__TOC__<br clear=all>
-== Smith & Wesson Model 19==
+To Live and Die in L.A. is a film that chronicles a tenacious U.S. Secret Service Special Agent's investigation and pursuit of the ruthless counterfeiter who murdered the Agent's partner. The movie is based on the 1984 novel of the same name by former U.S. Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich (''[[Sentinel, The (2006)|The Sentinel]]'', ''[[Boiling Point]]'') who co-wrote the screenplay with director William Friedkin.
-U.S.S.S. Agent Richard Chance ([[William Petersen]]) uses a snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] throughout the film. Later, after Chance is killed, Agent John Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]) uses Chance's gun to kill Rick Masters ([[Willem Dafoe]]). The U.S.S.S. issued this revolver before switching to semiauto pistols. Agent Jimmy Hart ([[Michael Greene]]) uses one when going to check out Masters' counterfeiting warehouse.
-[[Image:Smith&Wesson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum]]
+{{Film Title}}
-[[Image:LDLA-SW19-1-.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chance puts away his Smith & Wesson Model 19 when dealing with a terrorist attempting to kill the President.]]
+__TOC__<br clear=all>
+{{spoiler}}
+=Handguns=
+== Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose==
+US Secret Service Agent Richard Chance ([[William Petersen]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose]] throughout the film.  Agent John Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]) uses Chance's gun in a confrontation with Rick Masters ([[Willem Dafoe]]). The USSS issued this revolver before switching to [[SIG-Sauer P220 pistol series|SIG-Sauer pistols]], and the revolver can be seen in real life footage of the Reagan assassination attempt, with several agents pulling Model 19's and [[Smith & Wesson Model 66|Model 66's]]. Agent Jimmy Hart (Michael Greene) uses one when going to check out Masters' counterfeiting warehouse.
+[[Image:Smith&Wesson.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum]]
+[[Image:LDLA-SW19-1-.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Richard Chance ([[William Petersen]]) puts away his Smith & Wesson Model 19 when dealing with a terrorist attempting to kill the President.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-SW19-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 19.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-SW19-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chance holding his Smith & Wesson Model 19 while searching for Carl Cody ([[John Turturro]]).]]
-[[Image:LDLA-SW19-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vukovich searches for Masters with Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the climax.]]
+[[Image:LDLA-SW19-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent John Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]) searches for Masters armed with Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the climax.]]
-[[Image:LDLA-SW19-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vukovich shoots Masters with Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 19.]]
+[[Image:LDLA-SW19-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vukovich fires Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 19.]]
-== Smith & Wesson Model 15 ==
+==Smith & Wesson Model 15==
-Many U.S.S.S. agents use [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] revolvers. An airport police officer holds one on Agent Chance ([[William Petersen]]) when he arrests Carl Cody ([[John Turturro]]). Rick Masters' ([[Willem Dafoe]]) bodyguard uses a Model 15 when Jeff Rice and his thugs attack Masters. Chance uses a Model 15 when he and Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]) rob the undercover FBI agent. Carl Cody also uses one when Chance breaks into his girlfriend's apartment looking for him.
+Several USSS agents use [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] revolvers. An airport police officer holds one on Agent Chance ([[William Petersen]]) when he arrests Carl Cody ([[John Turturro]]). Rick Masters' ([[Willem Dafoe]]) bodyguard Jack ([[Jack Hoar]]) uses a Model 15 when Jeff Rice ([[Steve James]]) and his thugs attack Masters. Chance uses a Model 15 when he and Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]) rob the undercover FBI agent. Carl Cody also uses one when Chance breaks into his girlfriend's apartment looking for him.
-[[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Spl]]
+[[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]]
-[[Image:LDLA-CDS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An airport police officer aims his Smith & Wesson Model 15 at Chance, while Vukovich aims his Colt Detective Special at him.]]
+[[Image:LDLA-CDS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An airport police officer pulls his Smith & Wesson Model 15 on Chance, while Vukovich has his Colt Detective Special on the officer.]]
-[[Image:LDLA-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Masters' bodyguard aims his Smith & Wesson Model 15 at Jeff Rice and his thugs.]]
+[[Image:LDLA-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack aims his Smith & Wesson Model 15 at Jeff Rice ([[Steve James]]) and his thugs.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-SW15-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chance aims his Smith & Wesson Model 15 at the undercover FBI agent.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-SW15-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vukovich aiming Chance's Smith & Wesson Model 15.]]
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 [[Image:LDLA-SW15-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When Chance (left) breaks into his apartment, Carl Cody (right) draws his Smith & Wesson Model 15 when he suspects something is wrong.]]
-== Colt Detective Special ==
+==Colt Detective Special==
-U.S.S.S. Agent John Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]) uses a 1st Gen [[Colt Detective Special]] throughout the film (although it is sometimes difficult to see).
+USSS Agent John Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]) uses a 1st Gen [[Colt Detective Special]] throughout the film (although it is sometimes difficult to see).
-[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]]
+[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]]
-[[Image:LDLA-CDS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vukovich aims his Colt Detective Special at an Airport Police officer.]]
+[[Image:LDLA-CDS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent John Vukovich ([[John Pankow]])  aims his Colt Detective Special at an Airport Police officer.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-CDS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vukovich holds his Colt Detective Special on a suspect.]]
-== Heckler & Koch P9S ==
+==Heckler & Koch P9S==
 Rick Masters ([[Willem Dafoe]]) uses a suppressed [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] throughout the film.
-[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch P9S - 9x19mm]]
+[[File:HK P9S suppressed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch P9S with suppressor - 9x19mm]]
 [[Image:LDLA-HKP9S-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Masters with his Heckler & Koch P9S drawn as he looks through Waxman's safe.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-HKP9S-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Masters shoots Waxman with his Heckler & Koch P9S.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-HKP9S-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Waxman looks down the barrel of Masters' Heckler & Koch P9S.]]
-[[Image:LDLA-HKP9S-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Masters' Heckler & Koch P9S after he shoots Jeff Rice.]]
+[[Image:LDLA-HKP9S-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Masters' Heckler & Koch P9S.]]
-== Mossberg 500 Cruiser ==
+==Colt Officer's ACP==
-Masters' ([[Willem Dafoe]]) bodyguard Jack ([[Jack Hoar]]) uses a [[Mossberg 500|Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] throughout the film. He uses it to shoot Agent Jimmy Hart ([[Michael Greene]]) at the beginning of the film and to shoot Agent Richard Chance ([[William Petersen]]) at the end. [[Jack Hoar]] is a retired 29 year veteran of the LAPD and one of the most highly decorated officers.
+An FBI agent pulls a [[Colt Officer's ACP]] with wood grips at Chance and Vukovich at one point in the car chase.
-[[Image:Mossbergcruiser1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 "Cruiser" - 12 gauge.]]
+[[File:Colt Officers ACP.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Officer's ACP - .45 ACP]]
+[[File:TLDLD 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The undercover agent steps out of the car, drawing his handgun.]]
+[[File:TLDLD 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the agents handgun.]]
+[[Image:LDLA-G17-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI Agent aims his handgun at Chance and Vukovich.]]
+=Shotguns=
+==Mossberg 500 Cruiser==
+Jack ([[Jack Hoar]]), the bodyguard of Masters ([[Willem Dafoe]]), uses a [[Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] throughout the film. He uses it when confronting Agent Jimmy Hart (Michael Greene) at the beginning of the film. [[Jack Hoar]] was a retired and highly decorated 29-year veteran of the LAPD.
+[[Image:Mossberg500Cruiser.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 500 "Cruiser" - 12 gauge]]
+[[File:TLDLA 311.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack ([[Jack Hoar]]), the bodyguard of Masters ([[Willem Dafoe]]), uses a [[Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] throughout the film.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-M500C-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the Jack's Mossberg 500 Cruiser after he shoots Agent Hart.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-M500C-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack aims his Mossberg 500 Cruiser at Agent Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]).]]
-[[Image:LDLA-M500C-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack is shot by Agent Chance, who in turn shoots Chance in the head with his Mossberg 500 Cruiser.]]
-== Ithaca 37 ==
+==Ithaca 37==
-Several U.S.S.S. agents carry [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns
+Several USSS agents carry [[Ithaca 37]] shotguns, notably when agents raid Rick Masters' counterfeiting warehouse.
-[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]]
+[[Image:Ithaca37 DSPS.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge]]
-[[Image:LDLA-I37-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A U.S.S.S. agent (left) holding an Ithaca 37 when agents raid Rick Masters' ([[Willem Dafoe]]) counterfeiting warehouse.]]
+[[Image:LDLA-I37-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A USSS agent (left) holding an Ithaca 37 when agents raid Rick Masters' ([[Willem Dafoe]]) counterfeiting warehouse. The agent with the bolt cutters is author (and still an active Secret Service agent at the time of filming) Gerald Petievich.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-I37-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Ithaca 37s are seen in the locker next to Agent Vukovich as he puts away his shotgun.]]
-==Colt SP1==
+=Rifles=
-Several FBI agents carry [[M16 rifle series|Colt SP1]] rifles when Chance ([[William Petersen]]) and Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]) rip off the undercover FBI agent.
+==Colt M16/SP1==
-[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to imitate the M16A1.]]
+Several FBI agents carry [[M16 Rifle|Colt SP1]] rifles when Chance ([[William Petersen]]) and Vukovich ([[John Pankow]]) rip off the undercover FBI agent.
+[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to imitate the M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]]
 [[Image:LDLA-SP1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI agent aims his Colt SP1 at Chance and Vukovich. Note the lack of forward assist.]]
-[[Image:LDLA-SP1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FBI agent aiming his Colt SP1.]]
+[[Image:LDLA-SP1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While he looks away, the FBI agent keeps his finger on the trigger of his Colt SP1, with tragic consequences.]]
 [[Image:LDLA-SP1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FBI agent reloads his Colt SP1.]]
-== MAC-10 ==
+=Submachine Guns=
-An FBI agent uses a [[MAC-10]] when they pursue Chance and Vuckovich.
+==MAC-10==
-[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ingram MAC 10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]]
+An FBI agent uses a [[MAC-10]] when they pursue Chance and Vukovich.
+[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
 [[Image:LDLA-MAC10-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI Agent aims his MAC-10 at Chance and Vukovich.]]
-==Glock 17==
-An FBI agent uses what appears to be a 1st gen [[Glock 17]] at Chance and Vukovich, noted by its lack of hammer and its square, flat frame.
-[[Image:Glock171stGen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock 17 - 9x19mm]]
-[[Image:LDLA-G17-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI Agent aims his Glock 17 at Chance and Vukovich. Unfortunately, this is the best shot of the pistol, but note the square, flat frame and lack of hammer, confirming that it is a Glock 17.]]
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