The Browniing HiPower isn't a handgun that finds itself in a lot of Hollywood movies or TV series. Looking over HBO for something to watch on television late nights I decided to watch the True Detective series again. In the second season of True Detective Colin Farrell as Detective Ray Velcoro uses a HiPower in his job as a California LEO. A weird choice by whoever decides that sort of thing but pretty neat to see the old warhorse on the screen. I was reminded how sleek and good looking the HiPower is and how I regret getting rid of the one I had years back.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
The lead character in “Blacklist” uses one also. I like the choice, tired of seeing Glocks and before that, Beretta 92’s. Didn’t know I wanted one till I started watch the show. They are getting pricey, but then so is everything else.
The Browniing HiPower isn't a handgun that finds itself in a lot of Hollywood movies or TV series. Looking over HBO for something to watch on television late nights I decided to watch the True Detective series again. In the second season of True Detective Colin Farrell as Detective Ray Velcoro uses a HiPower in his job as a California LEO. A weird choice by whoever decides that sort of thing but pretty neat to see the old warhorse on the screen. I was reminded how sleek and good looking the HiPower is and how I regret getting rid of the one I had years back.
Detective Axel Foley of Beverly Hills Cop carried one.
In Raiders, there was a shootout scene where Indy starts the fight using a shortened M1917 .45 ACP, then (without explanation) he's using an automatic. To me, it looked like a 1911. Is that the scene you mean?
Lee Woiteshek: I worked with John Wayne on the "movie" McQ" (1974) I can not for the life of me remember what he was packin for the "movie" to begin with but eventually he is bounced from the PD (IIRC) and then goes to a hock shop and indeed buys a Browning Hi-Power and a MAC-10. But my point is it was NOT a documentary just a quickly put together and just an okay (in my opinion) police murder mystery. My job was to keep Mr. Wayne safe and unimpeded by the numerous fans and lookey-lou's that followed him everywhere. May Mr. Wayne rest in peace he was a true American and a true gentleman. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
Yes, the first shootout scene in the bar, the auto he transitioned to was a BHP. Also on the ship toward the end of the movie Harrison can be seen with one.
The Real Hawkeye: I watched the video clip you provided and indeed it appears Indy started out with a revolver and then later in the bar scene shootout he commences firing with a Browning Hi-Power. I may have missed something - like he carried two guns or commandeered another pistol somewhere? Maybe the prop-master screwed up and in day two of the shootout filming he went with the semi-auto? Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
The Real Hawkeye: I watched the video clip you provided and indeed it appears Indy started out with a revolver and then later in the bar scene shootout he commences firing with a Browning Hi-Power. I may have missed something - like he carried two guns or commandeered another pistol somewhere? Maybe the prop-master screwed up and in day two of the shootout filming he went with the semi-auto? Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
Varmint Guy, the "documentary" was meant as a joke. That said I envy you meeting and working for Mr. Wayne. He was everything good about America. I can't believe what this country has become in the last 30 years, and I'm too old to do anything about it other than vote. And that doesn't seem to be working. Lee
The Real Hawkeye: I watched the video clip you provided and indeed it appears Indy started out with a revolver and then later in the bar scene shootout he commences firing with a Browning Hi-Power. I may have missed something - like he carried two guns or commandeered another pistol somewhere? Maybe the prop-master screwed up and in day two of the shootout filming he went with the semi-auto? Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
That could be it.
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