Lighthearted Gun Related Thread

[Good Ol' Boy]

So I'm watching The Fugitive for the umpteenth time tonight and I'm nitpicking/observing everything gun related.

In the scene where they're in the siewer before Ford "Peter pans" off the ledge, Jones slips and falls coming down a transition. He loses his G17 and Ford picks it up. After they part ways Jones pulls out a secondary.

Up until today I always assumed it was a G19 backup. But after looking at it today it almost looks like another G17, which would be impressive to carry a full size duty gun as your backup.


So, your thoughts on what he was actually carrying as a backup?

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

From where did he pull the backup?
I guess small of the back might not be too far fetched.....

 

[DoubleMag]

From where did he pull the backup?

As I recall it was from a front storage pocket designed for a handgun. Tactical police style jacket. Two sides of the pocket were velcro, forming a quick-pull but secure flap.

 

[Spats McGee]

According to the Internet Movie Firearms Database, it was in fact another G17: http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/The_Fugitive

 

[trackskippy]

A 17 really isnt that big. A second could easily be carried, if you were of a mind to.

Seems these days, most arent of a mind to carry just one.

 

[.308 Norma]

So, your thoughts on what he was actually carrying as a backup?

Thanks Good Ol' Boy! You've given me an excuse to watch "The Fugitive" again tonight. My wife will not be quite as happy about that as I am.

 

[JR24]

Yep, thought the same thing and eventually noticed it was a full size as well, though I had assumed a 22 until I checked IMFDB.

I should watch that movie again, good call.

 

[Good Ol' Boy]

As I recall it was from a front storage pocket designed for a handgun. Tactical police style jacket. Two sides of the pocket were velcro, forming a quick-pull but secure flap.

Indeed you're correct. And it looks plenty big enough to store whatever size handgun you want (within reason).

 

[Good Ol' Boy]

According to the Internet Movie Firearms Database, it was in fact another G17: http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/The_Fugitive

Mystery solved!

I always forget the name of that site when I'm referencing movies.

 

[armoredman]

I thought he pulled it from a fanny pack.

 

[herrwalther]

According to the page, the backup was inside his load bearing vest in a waist pouch. A lot easier than SOB or ankle carry for a backup gun.