Dear INSIDERs,
Prop masters on movie sets. How do they decide which firearms actors use?
Walther has been a longtime staple of the James Bond movies, HK has made plenty of appearances over the years, and the Springfield Armory M1A appears in Jack Reacher. There’s clearly more thought that goes into a movie character’s firearm than simply picking a gun that looks good on camera.
If any of you work in movie production or prop departments, we want to know where to send our recommendations. 🤪
In other news, we’ve got a mix of new releases, a look at some of the firearms that have made their way onto the big screen, and a few range tested pieces worth checking out.
See you next week.
— The Hook & Barrel Crew
Here’s what’s on today’s agenda:
➤ Springfield’s Compact 1911 Gets an Upgrade
➤ The Guns That Made 007
➤ The Best Gun Deals We Found This Month
➤ Dead Air’s Sandman X Hits the Range
➤ How the Glock 17 Became a Movie Staple
➤ Benelli M2 Tactical + EOTECH: Built for the Range
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Springfield Armory gives the double-stack 1911 a carry-size makeover with the 3.5-inch 1911 DS Prodigy AOS. We tested its accuracy, recoil, handling and 18+1-round capacity on the range. Here’s how it did.
James Bond and the Walther PPK have been inseparable for generations, but 007 didn’t start with a Walther. Here’s how a gun expert’s fan letter changed Bond’s arsenal—and helped turn the PPK into one of the most recognizable firearms in movie history.
From the summit of Mount Everest with Frank Fumich to an exclusive conversation with UFC legend Dan “Hendo” Henderson, this issue is built around the pursuit of what’s possible.
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There’s always something new worth adding to the safe, but finding the right deal can take some digging. We rounded up the firearms and gear that caught our attention this month.
After two months on rifles ranging from .30-30 to 6.5 Creedmoor, the Dead Air Sandman X impressed with low gas blowback, manageable size and serious durability. Here’s how the 3D-printed .30-cal suppressor performed across three very different platforms.
The Glock 17 has appeared in countless films, becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable handguns. Here’s a look at some of its most memorable appearances on screen.
Benelli’s M2 Tactical gets paired with EOTECH for a modern shotgun setup built for speed, handling and versatility. We take a closer look at how the two work together.
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