What would Dirty Harry use today? - Page 2

Glenn E. Meyer · March 15, 2014, 12:55 PM

Didn't he say in the 2nd movie, that he shot 44 SPLs at times - at the range?

I go for a Glock 20 with the extended barrel and the loads that the Norwegians developed for polar bears. They carry it as backup for rifles.

Lots of polar bears in SF.

JD0x0 · March 15, 2014, 01:19 PM

Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull.

KMAX · March 15, 2014, 01:24 PM

What is "the most powerful handgun in the World"? Kind of funny, I was thinking about this very topic a couple of days ago.

Ozzieman · March 16, 2014, 10:37 AM

One thing you would never see Harry carrying would be a Glock.
“This is the Glock 34, the most powerful synthetic Tupperware 9mm in the world, do you feel lucky punk, well do yea!”
P.S. I do like and own Glocks

mete · March 16, 2014, 11:08 AM

Glenn, do you have a like for that ??

guruatbol · March 16, 2014, 02:40 PM

Harry: The question you have to ask yourself is did I shoot 5 or 6?

Perp: I gots to know, man, I gots to know!

Harry: Points and "Click"

Hehehehe

My favorite part of my favorite movie!

Mel

Cheapshooter · March 16, 2014, 02:51 PM

Taurus 28 gauge revolver. Hey, it's Hollywood!

TINCANBANDIT · March 16, 2014, 03:22 PM

10mm either a Glock 20 or a Colt Delta Elite

guruatbol · March 16, 2014, 05:00 PM

Colt Delta elite! awesome. I wish I had never got rid of mine!

Sonny Crocket hand cannon for sure!

Mel

stevelyn · March 16, 2014, 06:54 PM

Glock 20 loaded with 200 grainers.

tomrkba · March 16, 2014, 07:16 PM

Glock 21 with 460 Rowland conversion.

reloader28 · March 16, 2014, 08:57 PM

Since he only shot 44spl from that gun, I dont think he would go with anything bigger.
Why bother? He did plenty good with it the way it was.

**44 AMP** · March 16, 2014, 11:38 PM

Also note that Harry almost always only used one hand on his gun, and that while he fired rapidly, it was seldom really fast.

And, while he does say he uses "light special loads" he's on the range at the time, and its unclear (to me, anyway) if he means all the time, or just on the range.

Having given the matter further thought, I think the most likely answer to "what would Dirty Harry use today?" would be....

The S&W model 29! (big surprise, right?)

In the last movie, he had a model 29 again. Either he got another one, or maybe got some police diver friend to find his where it went off the pier in Sudden Impact. Either way, he uses the 29 in the last film.

SO, I'd say he's most likely to still use it. After all, its probably not worn out...

ClydeFrog · March 17, 2014, 12:00 AM

I wonder what a S&W fan like Harry would say about the newer DA revolvers with security locks.

Would he say those are for cops who work in Personnel?

Elerius · March 17, 2014, 05:01 AM

Quote:

So, back when that film was released, the 629 looked impressive, but manageable. It was not a world apart from a .357 revolver in size and it was the barrel that caught the eye.

Well, "A 357 magnum is a good weapon, but I've seen 38's bounce off of windshieds. No good in a city like this," after all.

I always wondered about Magnum Force where he says he uses a light Special for controllability. It isn't clear whether he meant all the time or on the range, but being that he also "seems" to mean if he had a .357 then "38's" would bounce off the windshield. I'm starting to wonder how tough he really was with all this advocating of the lesser ammo

I'd say these days, he would go with a model 57 in .41 magnum with full loads, being that in his later age and modern windshields, a light 44 Special might also bounce off while not being as harsh as a true 44 Magnum on his old hands.

Technosavant · March 17, 2014, 09:44 AM

I'd think he'd be a 1911 in .45ACP kind of guy. Large caliber, old school... right up his alley.

Or he could just go with a 629 or 327. But I can easily see him with a 1911.

Vireye · March 17, 2014, 08:20 PM

An .88 Magnum.

...It shoots through schools.

SpareMag · March 21, 2014, 09:20 PM

A Chiappa Rhino in .357.

American made ( I think...)
Distinctive, not everyone has one -this is in keeping with his Automag
Yet up to date.
Assured accuracy with quick followup ability
Everyone is driving rice burners these days so he doesn't have to punch through American steel car doors, so a .44mag is no longer needed. A .357 will do just fine.

Sight Unseen · March 22, 2014, 01:29 AM

I think a Smith & Wesson 500 because its the most powerful handgun S&W makes and its the same make as his 29, but is MUCH more powerful and intimidating. It just seems like the most obvious evolution especially if (God forbid) Hollywood made a remake.

SpareMag · March 22, 2014, 08:29 AM

Quote:

I think a Smith & Wesson 500 because its the most powerful handgun S&W makes and its the same make as his 29, but is MUCH more powerful and intimidating. It just seems like the most obvious evolution especially if (God forbid) Hollywood made a remake.

Hmmm...next Dirty Harry....Wesley Snipes could bring an interesting character to the role, if it is rebooted.

SocialAnarchist · March 22, 2014, 03:11 PM

There is no way on God's Green earth that Dirty harry would carry a Glock. No way, no how, no chance. He is a throwback type of guy and the revolver was it, well except for his minor transgression in using the automag.

I believe a new generation Dirty harry would carry his trusty .44 magnum.

Vireye · March 22, 2014, 08:32 PM

Well not to mention even an updated version of his famous "Did I fire 6 shots or only 5?" speech loses its effect if the slide is locked back...

Glenn E. Meyer · March 23, 2014, 08:10 PM

Hope he doesn't buy a 5 shot SW 69. Or an 8 shot 357 - that would be very confusing.

Maybe an AR pistol - did I fire 28 or 30? What did I load the mag to?

mrray13 · March 23, 2014, 10:07 PM

I say it's a 629, tuned by Miculek, with a moon clip cut cylinder instead of speedloaders. Maybe a PC custom two piece barrel, with the IL delete. Wearing custom Miculek furniture.

SIGSHR · March 23, 2014, 11:47 PM

A 629. Remember he carried it in a shoulder holster. Also he said he carried 44 Specials only in the later movies.

View Poll Results: If Dirty Harry was a police officer today, what would be his weapon of choice?
Smith and Wesson 329	3	1.84%
Smith and Wesson 629	37	22.70%
Smith and Wesson 460V	6	3.68%
Smith and Wesson 500	54	33.13%
Desert Eagle 44	8	4.91%
Desert Eagle 50	22	13.50%
Other (please specify)	33	20.25%
Voters: 163. You may not vote on this poll

March 15, 2014, 12:55 PM	#26
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Didn't he say in the 2nd movie, that he shot 44 SPLs at times - at the range? I go for a Glock 20 with the extended barrel and the loads that the Norwegians developed for polar bears. They carry it as backup for rifles. Lots of polar bears in SF. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

March 15, 2014, 01:24 PM	#28
KMAX Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,185	What is "the most powerful handgun in the World"? Kind of funny, I was thinking about this very topic a couple of days ago. __________________ This is my gun. There are many like her, but this one is mine. I'm not old. I'm CLASSIC!

March 16, 2014, 10:37 AM	#29
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	One thing you would never see Harry carrying would be a Glock. “This is the Glock 34, the most powerful synthetic Tupperware 9mm in the world, do you feel lucky punk, well do yea!” P.S. I do like and own Glocks __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

March 16, 2014, 11:08 AM	#30
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Glenn, do you have a like for that ?? __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

March 15, 2014, 01:19 PM	#27
JD0x0 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1,037	Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull.

March 16, 2014, 02:40 PM	#31
guruatbol Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 285	Harry: The question you have to ask yourself is did I shoot 5 or 6? Perp: I gots to know, man, I gots to know! Harry: Points and "Click" Hehehehe My favorite part of my favorite movie! Mel __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Thomas Jefferson It matters not what color the cat is, but that the cat gets the mouse. - Some Asian

March 16, 2014, 02:51 PM	#32
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Taurus 28 gauge revolver. Hey, it's Hollywood! __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

March 16, 2014, 03:22 PM	#33
TINCANBANDIT Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2014 Posts: 164	10mm either a Glock 20 or a Colt Delta Elite __________________ Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, Some restrictions apply See my blog: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/

March 16, 2014, 05:00 PM	#34
guruatbol Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 285	Colt Delta elite! awesome. I wish I had never got rid of mine! Sonny Crocket hand cannon for sure! Mel __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Thomas Jefferson It matters not what color the cat is, but that the cat gets the mouse. - Some Asian

March 16, 2014, 06:54 PM	#35
stevelyn Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Fairbanksan in exile to Aleutian Hell Posts: 2,655	Glock 20 loaded with 200 grainers. __________________ Stop Allowing Our Schools To Be Soft Targets! http://fastersaveslives.org/ East Moose. Wear Wolf.

March 16, 2014, 07:16 PM	#36
tomrkba Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2011 Posts: 751	Glock 21 with 460 Rowland conversion.

March 16, 2014, 08:57 PM	#37
reloader28 Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2009 Location: nw wyoming Posts: 1,061	Since he only shot 44spl from that gun, I dont think he would go with anything bigger. Why bother? He did plenty good with it the way it was.

March 16, 2014, 11:38 PM	#38
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,817	Also note that Harry almost always only used one hand on his gun, and that while he fired rapidly, it was seldom really fast. And, while he does say he uses "light special loads" he's on the range at the time, and its unclear (to me, anyway) if he means all the time, or just on the range. Having given the matter further thought, I think the most likely answer to "what would Dirty Harry use today?" would be.... The S&W model 29! (big surprise, right?) In the last movie, he had a model 29 again. Either he got another one, or maybe got some police diver friend to find his where it went off the pier in Sudden Impact. Either way, he uses the 29 in the last film. SO, I'd say he's most likely to still use it. After all, its probably not worn out... __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

March 17, 2014, 12:00 AM	#39
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Lawyer lock?.... I wonder what a S&W fan like Harry would say about the newer DA revolvers with security locks. Would he say those are for cops who work in Personnel?

March 17, 2014, 09:44 AM	#41
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	I'd think he'd be a 1911 in .45ACP kind of guy. Large caliber, old school... right up his alley. Or he could just go with a 629 or 327. But I can easily see him with a 1911.

March 17, 2014, 08:20 PM	#42
Vireye Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 202	An .88 Magnum. ...It shoots through schools.

March 21, 2014, 09:20 PM	#43
SpareMag Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2012 Posts: 514	A Chiappa Rhino in .357. American made ( I think...) Distinctive, not everyone has one -this is in keeping with his Automag Yet up to date. Assured accuracy with quick followup ability Everyone is driving rice burners these days so he doesn't have to punch through American steel car doors, so a .44mag is no longer needed. A .357 will do just fine.

March 22, 2014, 01:29 AM	#44
Sight Unseen Member Join Date: October 7, 2012 Location: FL Posts: 55	I think a Smith & Wesson 500 because its the most powerful handgun S&W makes and its the same make as his 29, but is MUCH more powerful and intimidating. It just seems like the most obvious evolution especially if (God forbid) Hollywood made a remake.

March 22, 2014, 03:11 PM	#46
SocialAnarchist Junior member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 508	There is no way on God's Green earth that Dirty harry would carry a Glock. No way, no how, no chance. He is a throwback type of guy and the revolver was it, well except for his minor transgression in using the automag. I believe a new generation Dirty harry would carry his trusty .44 magnum.

March 22, 2014, 08:32 PM	#47
Vireye Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 202	Well not to mention even an updated version of his famous "Did I fire 6 shots or only 5?" speech loses its effect if the slide is locked back...

March 23, 2014, 08:10 PM	#48
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Hope he doesn't buy a 5 shot SW 69. Or an 8 shot 357 - that would be very confusing. Maybe an AR pistol - did I fire 28 or 30? What did I load the mag to? __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

March 23, 2014, 10:07 PM	#49
mrray13 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 911	I say it's a 629, tuned by Miculek, with a moon clip cut cylinder instead of speedloaders. Maybe a PC custom two piece barrel, with the IL delete. Wearing custom Miculek furniture.

March 23, 2014, 11:47 PM	#50
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	A 629. Remember he carried it in a shoulder holster. Also he said he carried 44 Specials only in the later movies.