Movie weapons

Watching Jack Reacher right now, and it just hit me—the guy is basically a walking weapon...

Checkmate

@nimbletiger4 😉

Cool vintage stash, though I'm leaning towards that second one—the .38 nickel-plated with the mother-of-pearl grips (purely for looks, I guess);

...This you can trust!

Total cult classic

Lisa Chase3 said:@nimbletiger4 😉

Cool vintage stash, though I'm leaning towards that second one—the .38 nickel-plated with the mother-of-pearl grips (purely for looks, I guess);

...This you can trust!

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Well, alright then. I guess this is fine.

Let him go once more, just to make sure the material sticks.

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This one might not be quite as legendary as that dragon katana he pulls out later in the film, but I guess it’s still a beautiful piece of steel.

MacLeod Claymore.

And of course...

The MG-42... there’s just something about this scene that stays etched in your mind forever. You have to wonder what was going through the heads of those poor souls on the receiving end of those barrels.

"I find your lack of faith disturbing"

MechaLiver said:

Man, what a top-tier movie... and honestly, an incredible choice of gear. 👍

The Jackal (5/10) Movie CLIP - Testing out that custom rifle setup

So, I finally got my hands on that custom-built rifle from *The Day of the Jackal* (1973), and man, let me tell you, seeing it in person is a whole different beast than just watching it on screen. You know how it is—you see a movie, you think you know the vibe, then the actual hardware shows up and it hits you differently. I spent some time getting it set up just to see if it actually lives up to the hype. Spent all morning tinkering around in the garage, grease under my fingernails, just trying to get the feel right. It’s one thing to watch an assassin pull off a perfect shot, but it's another thing entirely when you're staring down the barrel of something built for one specific, deadly purpose. Did a little test firing too. Honestly? It’s intense. There’s this weight to it, this deliberate, heavy feeling that makes you realize why the character was so damn clinical about everything. It isn't just a tool; it feels like a statement. Just sat there for a minute after the first few shots, listening to the echo die down, thinking about how much effort goes into making something look that effortless on film. Definitely not your standard hunting rig you'd pick up at a local shop. It’s special.

The Heat Shootout—man, that legendary AR just hits different when you see it in its element.

Enemy at the Gates—watching those Soviet Mosin Nagant rifles actually get some action was something else.

Django Candyland Shootout - Deringer + Colt/Remington combo

Man, I was just sitting here thinking about *Pulp Fiction* again... and honestly? That whole "Pretty Far From Okay" vibe? It’s just... yeah. It hits different when you really sit with it. Not that I'm trying to be some deep film critic or anything, but you know how it is. Sometimes a movie just sticks in your brain like a bad song you can't stop humming. Anyway, just my two cents.

Susan Bennett5 said:[/I]

Well, alright then. I guess this is fine.

Let him go once more, just to make sure the material sticks.

N/A
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This one might not be quite as legendary as that dragon katana he pulls out later in the film, but I guess it’s still a beautiful piece of steel.

MacLeod Claymore.

And of course...

And this one—true, maybe it isn't as legendary as that dragon katana he uses later in the movie, but still, it's a gorgeous piece of steel.

MacLeod Claymore

Yeah, both are beauties...
unboxing of Connor's katana


a slightly longer look

...plus a bunch of shots from the film and some variations on the theme...

This beauty here too...(starting at 1:14)

pick whichever one you want

and another classic fight scene

(from 1:01)

The Killing Fields - 12ca

He claims it's for hunting. Hunting? I suppose you're out there chasing elephants. 😁

I The Hand of God

I'm pretty sure this one is a famous cinematic icon too


But this? This is definitely iconic

007: The Man with the Golden Gun

Ivan Danko...
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b8/27/07/b...58773f185b.jpg

Even by today's standards, seeing Charles Bronson handling a Wildey Magnum is a rare sight, isn't it?

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/..._bronson01.jpg

And please, let's not go comparing this beast to the Automag from Dirty Harry.

https://images03.military.com/sites/...?itok=JxSlcRMw

frozengull2 said:The Jackal (5/10) Movie CLIP - Testing out that custom rifle setup

So, I finally got my hands on that custom-built rifle from *The Day of the Jackal* (1973), and man, let me tell you, seeing it in person is a whole different beast than just watching it on screen. You know how it is—you see a movie, you think you know the vibe, then the actual hardware shows up and it hits you differently. I spent some time getting it set up just to see if it actually lives up to the hype. Spent all morning tinkering around in the garage, grease under my fingernails, just trying to get the feel right. It’s one thing to watch an assassin pull off a perfect shot, but it's another thing entirely when you're staring down the barrel of something built for one specific, deadly purpose. Did a little test firing too. Honestly? It’s intense. There’s this weight to it, this deliberate, heavy feeling that makes you realize why the character was so damn clinical about everything. It isn't just a tool; it feels like a statement. Just sat there for a minute after the first few shots, listening to the echo die down, thinking about how much effort goes into making something look that effortless on film. Definitely not your standard hunting rig you'd pick up at a local shop. It’s special.

The Heat Shootout—man, that legendary AR just hits different when you see it in its element.

Enemy at the Gates—watching those Soviet Mosin Nagant rifles actually get some action was something else.

Django Candyland Shootout - Deringer + Colt/Remington combo

Man, I was just sitting here thinking about *Pulp Fiction* again... and honestly? That whole "Pretty Far From Okay" vibe? It’s just... yeah. It hits different when you really sit with it. Not that I'm trying to be some deep film critic or anything, but you know how it is. Sometimes a movie just sticks in your brain like a bad song you can't stop humming. Anyway, just my two cents.

👍 Killer choice. Seriously.

I guess I'll jump in here.

Mars is coming for us!

That sausage lady Shagal uses to whack Professor Abronsius over the head in Ball of the Vampire 😁, or that seriously intense Reynolds bow in Deliverance.

I think the photo is way too huge, so here's the link