Best movie for revolvers? - Page 6

2ndtimer · February 6, 2013, 02:38 AM

I believe that Tyne Daly used a Colt Diamondback .38 2 1/2" in the Enforcer, not a Python. Another good movie for Diamondback .38 fans is Brannigan, starring John Wayne, and that little 4" D-Frame Colt looks pretty small in The Duke's hand. That was back when a .38 was considered potent!

Zebulon · February 6, 2013, 02:52 AM

For years and years I was convinced she carried a S&W 2" 15......Now that I look at the screen shots, it looks to be a Diamondback, but only because it looks too small for a Python. Somebody will figure it out......Good question.....Zebulon

Mrgoosell · February 6, 2013, 03:48 AM

Not a movie but I've been watching the walking dead and absolutely love the revolver Rick the main character uses throughout the show. It's a Colt Python 6" barrel. Awesome show too btw

kcub · February 6, 2013, 06:32 AM

Tyne Daly carries a snub Python.

tomrkba · February 6, 2013, 03:28 PM

I must be a heathen because I really dislike how the Pythons look. That extra bit on the end of the barrel makes it look like a pop-gun.

tipoc · February 6, 2013, 04:29 PM

Quote:

That extra bit on the end of the barrel makes it look like a pop-gun.

You referring to the underlug?

tipoc

tomrkba · February 6, 2013, 09:37 PM

No, the crown. I just do not like the overall look.

Zebulon · February 7, 2013, 02:35 AM

Thanks for clearing that up KCub......Zeb

salvadore · February 7, 2013, 03:12 AM

Bad guy on the beach with a M-28, or 27 4" even uses a speed loader. Egads, I remember that and not the bazooms?

Jeff #111 · February 9, 2013, 01:03 AM

It looks like a Python to me. However if she has small hands and then the perspective that the camera can create......it might be a Diamondback. But for now I say it's a Python.

saypek · February 11, 2013, 08:18 AM

+1 for The Walking Dead and LA Confidential

**Mike Irwin** · February 11, 2013, 08:38 AM

"City Heat Clint and Burt lots or revolvers"

Forgot totally about that movie!

I loved the scene in the beginning of the movie where Eastwood's character keeps shooting the big, burly body guard with 158-gr. LRN .38 Specials, and the guy just keeps coming...

Bloodraven · March 17, 2013, 11:40 AM

The Hills Have Eyes - 2006 remake. The father uses a Taurus Model 66. 6" .357 Magnum. It gets several close up shots during the movie.

coldbeer · March 17, 2013, 02:02 PM

I watch the walking dead just to see Ricks revolver... notice I didn't say Ricks Python

What a beautiful revolver. I know it's just a show but it's still a little strange to see a police officer carry a revolver these days.

magnum777 · March 17, 2013, 04:08 PM

Of course you have to mention the Dirty Harry Movies and Westerns, but I think a good more recent example, would be the movie Faster with Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson, He did a lot of damage with his Ruger Redhawk Alaskan.
Also although, it is not a movie I would give a special note to Rick Grimes of the Walking dead with his Colt Python.

Texshooter · March 17, 2013, 06:08 PM

I think it was Colin Farrell, but if he it was a movie with Jodie Foster about some sort of bank job with a twist. Colin had a GP-100, always a wise choice.

rob-c · March 17, 2013, 08:26 PM

come on guys the duke in true grit...

tipoc · March 17, 2013, 09:08 PM

The OP asked:

Quote:

which film do you think had the best portrayal of double action revolvers?

So no one mentioned True Grit, either the Glen Campbell version or the Matt Damon one.

tipoc

Wild-Bill · March 18, 2013, 11:04 PM

Was Silverado and Young Guns mentioned.

JRH6856 · March 18, 2013, 11:10 PM

Hell Boy

wheelyfun · March 18, 2013, 11:28 PM

LA Confidential

To Live and Die in LA (model 19 snubs)

The Last Boy Scout (model 66 snub and 19 snub)

The Gauntlet (Clint with a 66 snub)

True Romance (various S&W revolvers)

TheFlash · March 22, 2013, 07:06 PM

Just watched Magnum Force again last night.
Awesome movie for revolver fans...

Jeff #111 · March 23, 2013, 01:11 PM

Rolling Thunder (1977).

dscampbell · March 23, 2013, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff #111

Rolling Thunder (1977).

+ 1

Sharpsdressed Man · March 23, 2013, 09:56 PM

Just saw a newly restored "Gun Crazy" on TCM. Very interesting movie. Lots of revolver play, circa 1950.

February 6, 2013, 02:38 AM	#126
2ndtimer Member Join Date: October 10, 2004 Posts: 93	I believe that Tyne Daly used a Colt Diamondback .38 2 1/2" in the Enforcer, not a Python. Another good movie for Diamondback .38 fans is Brannigan, starring John Wayne, and that little 4" D-Frame Colt looks pretty small in The Duke's hand. That was back when a .38 was considered potent! __________________ NRA Endowment Member

February 6, 2013, 02:52 AM	#127
Zebulon Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2002 Posts: 151	For years and years I was convinced she carried a S&W 2" 15......Now that I look at the screen shots, it looks to be a Diamondback, but only because it looks too small for a Python. Somebody will figure it out......Good question.....Zebulon Last edited by Zebulon; February 6, 2013 at 03:03 AM.

February 6, 2013, 03:48 AM	#128
Mrgoosell Member Join Date: January 19, 2013 Posts: 20	Not a movie but I've been watching the walking dead and absolutely love the revolver Rick the main character uses throughout the show. It's a Colt Python 6" barrel. Awesome show too btw __________________ Ruger lcr .38 special Sig pro 2022 9mm Savage axis .223 Taurus 990 .22lr & A. Rossi 12 gauge

February 9, 2013, 01:03 AM	#135
Jeff #111 Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 841	It looks like a Python to me. However if she has small hands and then the perspective that the camera can create......it might be a Diamondback. But for now I say it's a Python. __________________ Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who didn't. Ben Franklin Last edited by Jeff #111; February 9, 2013 at 01:09 AM.

February 11, 2013, 08:38 AM	#137
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,142	"City Heat Clint and Burt lots or revolvers" Forgot totally about that movie! I loved the scene in the beginning of the movie where Eastwood's character keeps shooting the big, burly body guard with 158-gr. LRN .38 Specials, and the guy just keeps coming... __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 6, 2013, 06:32 AM	#129
kcub Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2010 Posts: 888	Tyne Daly carries a snub Python.

February 6, 2013, 03:28 PM	#130
tomrkba Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2011 Posts: 318	I must be a heathen because I really dislike how the Pythons look. That extra bit on the end of the barrel makes it look like a pop-gun.

February 6, 2013, 09:37 PM	#132
tomrkba Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2011 Posts: 318	No, the crown. I just do not like the overall look.

February 7, 2013, 02:35 AM	#133
Zebulon Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2002 Posts: 151	Thanks for clearing that up KCub......Zeb

February 7, 2013, 03:12 AM	#134
salvadore Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2007 Posts: 1,366	Bad guy on the beach with a M-28, or 27 4" even uses a speed loader. Egads, I remember that and not the bazooms?

February 11, 2013, 08:18 AM	#136
saypek Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2006 Posts: 200	+1 for The Walking Dead and LA Confidential

March 17, 2013, 11:40 AM	#138
Bloodraven Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2012 Posts: 5	The Hills Have Eyes - 2006 remake. The father uses a Taurus Model 66. 6" .357 Magnum. It gets several close up shots during the movie.

March 17, 2013, 02:02 PM	#139
coldbeer Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2012 Location: Woodhaven MI Posts: 146	I watch the walking dead just to see Ricks revolver... notice I didn't say Ricks Python What a beautiful revolver. I know it's just a show but it's still a little strange to see a police officer carry a revolver these days.

March 17, 2013, 04:08 PM	#140
magnum777 Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Location: upstate New York Posts: 49	Of course you have to mention the Dirty Harry Movies and Westerns, but I think a good more recent example, would be the movie Faster with Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson, He did a lot of damage with his Ruger Redhawk Alaskan. Also although, it is not a movie I would give a special note to Rick Grimes of the Walking dead with his Colt Python.

March 17, 2013, 06:08 PM	#141
Texshooter Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2006 Posts: 254	I think it was Colin Farrell, but if he it was a movie with Jodie Foster about some sort of bank job with a twist. Colin had a GP-100, always a wise choice.

March 17, 2013, 08:26 PM	#142
rob-c Junior Member Join Date: February 27, 2013 Posts: 11	come on guys the duke in true grit...

March 18, 2013, 11:04 PM	#144
Wild-Bill Member Join Date: February 2, 2013 Posts: 55	Was Silverado and Young Guns mentioned.

March 18, 2013, 11:10 PM	#145
JRH6856 Member Join Date: February 27, 2013 Location: DFW area Posts: 60	Hell Boy __________________ NRA Life Member All calibers equalize, some calibers equalize more than others.

March 18, 2013, 11:28 PM	#146
wheelyfun Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 159	LA Confidential To Live and Die in LA (model 19 snubs) The Last Boy Scout (model 66 snub and 19 snub) The Gauntlet (Clint with a 66 snub) True Romance (various S&W revolvers) __________________ When two of equal skill meet at swords' point, there is no conclusion to the match--Takuan Soho (written in 1629)

March 22, 2013, 07:06 PM	#147
TheFlash Member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 33	Just watched Magnum Force again last night. Awesome movie for revolver fans...

March 23, 2013, 01:11 PM	#148
Jeff #111 Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 841	Rolling Thunder (1977). __________________ Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who didn't. Ben Franklin

March 23, 2013, 09:56 PM	#150
Sharpsdressed Man Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Posts: 855	Just saw a newly restored "Gun Crazy" on TCM. Very interesting movie. Lots of revolver play, circa 1950.