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'''The following guns appear in the film ''[[Gran Torino]]'':'''
{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}}
[[Image:Gran_Torino_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Gran Torino (2008)'']]__TOC__<BR><BR><BR><BR>
|name = ''Gran Torino''
|picture = Gran_Torino_poster.jpg
|caption = ''Movie poster''
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States
|director = [[Clint Eastwood]]
|date=2008
|language = English
|studio=Malpaso Productions
|distributor=Warner Brothers
|character1= Walt Kowalski
|actor1=[[Clint Eastwood]]
|character2=Thao Vang Lor
|actor2=Bee Vang
|character3=Sue Lor
|actor3=Ahney Her
|character4=Martin
|actor4=[[John Carroll Lynch]]
|character5=Trey
|actor5=[[Scott Eastwood]]
}}


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=Rifles=
==M1 Garand==
==M1 Garand==
Walt Kowalski ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses an [[M1 Garand]] that he kept from the Korean War to chase Thao Vang Lor ([[Bee Vang]]) out of his garage and scare the Hmong gangmembers off his lawn.  
Walt Kowalski ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses an [[M1 Garand]] that he kept from the Korean War to chase Thao Vang Lor (Bee Vang) out of his garage and scare the Hmong gangmembers off his lawn. Walt accidentally fires it when slipping in his garage when he is chasing after Thao.
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06.]]
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand - .30-06]]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt loads an "en-bloc" into his M1 Garand (which looks to be loaded with blanks) when he hears Thao in his garage.]]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt loads an "en-bloc" into his M1 Garand (which looks to be loaded with blanks) when he hears Thao in his garage.]]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt aims his M1 Garand at Thao in the garage.]]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt aims his M1 Garand at Thao in the garage.]]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Get off my lawn!"'' Walt brings out his M1 at the gang members who harrass Thao.]]  
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Get off my lawn!"'' <br> Walt ([[Clint Eastwood]]) brings out his M1 at the gang members who harass Thao.]]  
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"We used to stack fucks like you five feet high in Korea and use you for sand bags."'']]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"We used to stack fucks like you five feet high in Korea and use you for sand bags."'']]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt keeps his M1 Garand rested against the stove in the kitchen.]]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt keeps his M1 Garand rested against the stove in the kitchen.]]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thao askes if he can use Walt's M1 Garand to get revenge on the Hmong gang, but shows him right away his lack of firearms training as he breaks all three gun safety rules at once. That is, he didn't check to see if it was loaded, wrapped his finger around the trigger, and flags Walt with the muzzle.]]
[[Image:GT-M1Garand-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thao asks if he can use Walt's [[M1 Garand]] to get revenge on the Hmong gang, but shows him right away his lack of firearms training as he breaks all three gun safety rules at once - That is, he didn't check to see if it was loaded, wrapped his finger around the trigger, and flags Walt with the muzzle.]]


==Colt M1911A1==
=Handguns=
Walt Kowalski ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses a [[M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] that he kept from the Korean War to scare the "Spooks" away from Thao's sister Sue Lor ([[Ahney Her]]), and is seen carrying it around in many scenes. It should be noted the handgun looks far too shiny and new for a fifty-year-old gun. However this, along with the condition of his Gran Torino, shows the meticulous care his character takes with his belongings. Walt carries it around in his belt without a holster.
==M1911==
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]]
Walt Kowalski ([[Clint Eastwood]]) uses a [[M1911]] that he kept from the Korean War to aim at the "Spooks" to scare them away from Thao's sister Sue Lor (Ahney Her), and is seen carrying it around in many scenes. Walt carries it around in his belt without a holster.
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt holds his Colt M1911A1 on the "spooks" when threatening them for "fucking with the wrong guy."]]
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Original Colt M1911 - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt holding his Colt M1911A1 on the gangsters as Sue gets in his truck.]]
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Walt holds his M1911 on the "spooks" when threatening them for "fucking with the wrong guy."]]
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt chambers his Colt M1911A1 when outside Smokie's ([[Sonny Vue]]) house.]]
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt holding his M1911 on the gangsters as Sue gets in his truck.]]
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt beats and threatens Smokie with his Colt M1911A1 after Smokie burns Thao with a cigarette and breaks his tools.]]
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt chambers his M1911 when outside Smokie's (Sonny Vue) house.]]
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt cleans his disassembled Colt M1911A1 with a chamois cloth.]]
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt beats and threatens Smokie with his M1911 after Smokie burns Thao with a cigarette and breaks his tools.]]
[[Image:GT-M1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt cleans his field-stripped M1911 with a gun and reel cloth.]]


==MAC-10==
==Colt Python==
[[MAC-10]]s are used by the Hmong gang members to shoot up the Lor's house during a drive-by.
Spider (Doua Moua) is seen using a [[Colt Python]] at the end of the film.
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ingram MAC 10 - .45 ACP.]]
[[Image:ColtPythonFlipSide.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Python, 6" barrel - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:GT-MAC10-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gangsters fire their MAC-10s at the Lor's house.]]
[[Image:GT-ColtPython-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Spider aims his Colt Python.]]
[[Image:GT-MAC10-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gangster fires his MAC-10, eyes closed.]]


==IMI Uzi==
==Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial==
Smokie ([[Sonny Vue]]) flashes an [[IMI Uzi]] when arguing with the Hispanic gangsters.
Smokie (Sonny Vue) fires a stainless steel [[Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial]] at the end of the film.
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9mm.]]
[[Image:Smith&Wesson640.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:GT-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Smokie shows off his IMI Uzi, while pointing it at Spider with his finger on the trigger.]]
[[Image:GT-S&W640Centennial-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Smokie fires his Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial.]]


==Colt Detective Special==
==Colt Detective Special==
A [[Colt Detective Special]] is flashed by a Hispanic gang member.
A [[Colt Detective Special]] is flashed by a Hispanic gang member.
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special.]]
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]]
[[Image:GT-ColtDS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Hispanic gangster shows off his Colt Detective Special.]]
[[Image:GT-ColtDS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Hispanic gangster shows off his Colt Detective Special.]]


==Remington 870==
==Glock 17==
Martin the barber ([[John Carroll Lynch]]) jokingly pulls a [[Remington 870]] shotgun on Thao ([[Bee Vang]]) when he doesn't properly ask for a haircut as Walt ([[Clint Eastwood]]) tries to teach him how.  
Police officers in the film are seen with 2nd Generation [[Glock 17]]s in their holsters.
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge.]]
[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 2nd Generation - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:GT-Rem870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Martin teaches Thao that when you greet someone as a "smelly Italian prick", you're liable to get your head blown off.]]
[[Image:GT-G17-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Officers escort Father Janovich (Christopher Carley) off Smokie's property. Glock 17 circled in red.]]
[[Image:GT-Rem870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt grabs the Remington 870 shotgun as Martin points it at Thao. Note the lack of trigger dicipline.]]
[[Image:GT-G17-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer holds back Thao outside Smokie's house. The officer has a Glock 17 holstered (circled in red).]]
 
==Colt Python==
Spider ([[Doua Moua]]) is seen using a [[Colt Python]] at the end of the film.
[[Image:ColtPythonFlipSide.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Python 6" - .357 Magnum.]]
[[Image:GT-ColtPython-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Spider aims his Colt Python.]]
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial==
Smokie ([[Sonny Vue]]) fires a stainless steel [[Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial]] at the end of the film.
[[Image:Smith&Wesson640.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial - .357 Magnum.]]
[[Image:GT-S&W640Centennial-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Smokie fires his Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial.]]


==Unknown Pistols==
==Unknown Pistols==
Many of the Hmong gangsters at the end of the film are seen aiming pistols that are too obscured from the darkness and distance to identify.
Many of the Hmong gangsters at the end of the film are seen aiming pistols that are too obscured from the darkness and distance to identify.
[[Image:GT-UnknownPistols-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hmong gangsters aim their pistols.]]
[[Image:GT-UnknownPistols-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hmong gangsters aim their pistols.]]


==Glock 17==
=Submachine Guns=
Police officers in the film are seen with 2nd Generation [[Glock 17]]s in their holsters.
==MAC-10==
[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock 17 2nd Generation - 9mm.]]
[[MAC-10]]s are used by the Hmong gang members to shoot up the Lor's house during a drive-by.
[[Image:GT-G17-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Officers escort Father Janovich ([[Christopher Carley]]) off Smokie's property. Glock 17 circled in red.]]
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ingram MAC 10 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:GT-G17-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer holds back Thao outside Smokie's house. Glock 17 circled in red.]]
[[Image:GT-MAC10-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gangsters fire their MAC-10s at the Lor's house.]]
 
[[Image:GT-MAC10-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gangster fires his MAC-10.]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


==IMI Uzi==
Smokie (Sonny Vue) flashes an [[Uzi#Uzi|IMI Uzi]] when arguing with the Hispanic gangsters.
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:GT-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Smokie shows off his IMI Uzi, while pointing it at Spider with his finger on the trigger.]]


=Shotguns=
==Remington 870==
Martin the Barber ([[John Carroll Lynch]]) jokingly pulls a [[Remington 870]] shotgun on Thao (Bee Vang) when he doesn't properly ask for a haircut as Walt ([[Clint Eastwood]]) tries to teach him how.
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]]‎
[[Image:GT-Rem870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Martin the Barber ([[John Carroll Lynch]]) jokingly pulls a [[Remington 870]] shotgun on Thao (Bee Vang) when he doesn't properly ask for a haircut. Instead, he teaches Thao that when you greet someone as a "old Italian prick", you're liable to get your head blown off.]]
[[Image:GT-Rem870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Walt grabs the Remington 870 shotgun and directs it away from Thao. Note the lack of trigger discipline. Although, considering the lack of focus, it is possible that he has his finger resting on the trigger guard. Despite his intentions were to scare Thao, aiming a loaded weapon at him in a ready to fire position is dangerous enough, but putting his finger on the trigger either shows the actor is an amateur, or Martin is really one dangerous barber.]]




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Latest revision as of 20:59, 26 November 2018


Gran Torino
Movie poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Release Date 2008
Language English
Studio Malpaso Productions
Distributor Warner Brothers
Main Cast
Character Actor
Walt Kowalski Clint Eastwood
Thao Vang Lor Bee Vang
Sue Lor Ahney Her
Martin John Carroll Lynch
Trey Scott Eastwood



The following weapons were used in the film Gran Torino:


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Rifles

M1 Garand

Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) uses an M1 Garand that he kept from the Korean War to chase Thao Vang Lor (Bee Vang) out of his garage and scare the Hmong gangmembers off his lawn. Walt accidentally fires it when slipping in his garage when he is chasing after Thao.

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M1 Garand - .30-06
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Walt loads an "en-bloc" into his M1 Garand (which looks to be loaded with blanks) when he hears Thao in his garage.
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Walt aims his M1 Garand at Thao in the garage.
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"Get off my lawn!"
Walt (Clint Eastwood) brings out his M1 at the gang members who harass Thao.
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"We used to stack fucks like you five feet high in Korea and use you for sand bags."
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Walt keeps his M1 Garand rested against the stove in the kitchen.
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Thao asks if he can use Walt's M1 Garand to get revenge on the Hmong gang, but shows him right away his lack of firearms training as he breaks all three gun safety rules at once - That is, he didn't check to see if it was loaded, wrapped his finger around the trigger, and flags Walt with the muzzle.

Handguns

M1911

Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) uses a M1911 that he kept from the Korean War to aim at the "Spooks" to scare them away from Thao's sister Sue Lor (Ahney Her), and is seen carrying it around in many scenes. Walt carries it around in his belt without a holster.

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Original Colt M1911 - .45 ACP
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Walt holds his M1911 on the "spooks" when threatening them for "fucking with the wrong guy."
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Walt holding his M1911 on the gangsters as Sue gets in his truck.
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Walt chambers his M1911 when outside Smokie's (Sonny Vue) house.
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Walt beats and threatens Smokie with his M1911 after Smokie burns Thao with a cigarette and breaks his tools.
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Walt cleans his field-stripped M1911 with a gun and reel cloth.

Colt Python

Spider (Doua Moua) is seen using a Colt Python at the end of the film.

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Colt Python, 6" barrel - .357 Magnum
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Spider aims his Colt Python.

Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial

Smokie (Sonny Vue) fires a stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial at the end of the film.

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Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial - .357 Magnum
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Smokie fires his Smith & Wesson Model 640 Centennial.

Colt Detective Special

A Colt Detective Special is flashed by a Hispanic gang member.

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Colt Detective Special - .38 Special
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A Hispanic gangster shows off his Colt Detective Special.

Glock 17

Police officers in the film are seen with 2nd Generation Glock 17s in their holsters.

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Glock 17 2nd Generation - 9x19mm
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Officers escort Father Janovich (Christopher Carley) off Smokie's property. Glock 17 circled in red.
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An officer holds back Thao outside Smokie's house. The officer has a Glock 17 holstered (circled in red).

Unknown Pistols

Many of the Hmong gangsters at the end of the film are seen aiming pistols that are too obscured from the darkness and distance to identify.

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Hmong gangsters aim their pistols.

Submachine Guns

MAC-10

MAC-10s are used by the Hmong gang members to shoot up the Lor's house during a drive-by.

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Ingram MAC 10 - 9x19mm

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Gangsters fire their MAC-10s at the Lor's house.
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A gangster fires his MAC-10.

IMI Uzi

Smokie (Sonny Vue) flashes an IMI Uzi when arguing with the Hispanic gangsters.

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IMI Uzi - 9x19mm
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Smokie shows off his IMI Uzi, while pointing it at Spider with his finger on the trigger.

Shotguns

Remington 870

Martin the Barber (John Carroll Lynch) jokingly pulls a Remington 870 shotgun on Thao (Bee Vang) when he doesn't properly ask for a haircut as Walt (Clint Eastwood) tries to teach him how.

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Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge

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Martin the Barber (John Carroll Lynch) jokingly pulls a Remington 870 shotgun on Thao (Bee Vang) when he doesn't properly ask for a haircut. Instead, he teaches Thao that when you greet someone as a "old Italian prick", you're liable to get your head blown off.
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Walt grabs the Remington 870 shotgun and directs it away from Thao. Note the lack of trigger discipline. Although, considering the lack of focus, it is possible that he has his finger resting on the trigger guard. Despite his intentions were to scare Thao, aiming a loaded weapon at him in a ready to fire position is dangerous enough, but putting his finger on the trigger either shows the actor is an amateur, or Martin is really one dangerous barber.