Gun aficionados—particularly those with a military combat arms or law enforcement background—tend to have a habit that irks those who are not gun aficionados, service members, or cops. While our non-gunning civilian friends are watching a film and enjoying the storyline, the character development, and the special effects, we're the type to cringe, point at the gun, and go, … [Read more...]
The Walther PPK first caught my attention thanks to one of my favorite heroes of the silver screen, James Bond. Let's take a closer look at this famous firearm. History Walther released the PP in 1929, which was a big hit with German military and police as well as for civilians. It established a reputation for reliability and accuracy. Similar to the development of the … [Read more...]
I mentioned in last week's Guns In Movies feature that the Beretta 92FS was ubiquitous. However, its presence in popular media is surpassed by this week's Guns In Movies firearm: the Glock 17 9mm pistol. History Because of the popularity of this handgun, much of its history is already familiar. But, for those less well-versed in Glock lore, I'll share an abbreviated history … [Read more...]
Some of you may already know that I'm a movie junkie. I tend to gravitate largely toward action movies, with a little horror and suspense thrown in for good measure. Due to my cinematic preferences and my fondness for the shooting sports, I always end up playing one particular game, whether I'm watching the silver screen or popping on a Blu-Ray in the comfort of my own home: … [Read more...]
Today, let's take a closer look at the ubiquitous Beretta 92FS pistol. History Beretta first produced the 92 series pistols in 1976. However, the original 92 pistol design didn't stay unchanged long. The same year, Beretta swapped the frame-mounted safety for a slide-mounted safety/de-cocker and called it the 92S. In 1981, Beretta made the safety/de-cocker ambidextrous, added … [Read more...]
You don't have to be a firearms enthusiast to recognize one of the most iconic guns in movies, the Smith and Wesson Model 29 revolver. History Smith and Wesson first produced a large frame (the 29 utilizes S&W's N-frame) revolver for the .44 Magnum round in 1955. Two years later, it was given the designation Model 29. Although there were some handguns with … [Read more...]
