Guns of TV character Rick Hunter

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I was watching the old cop show "Hunter" the other day. In this episode it looked like he was carrying a 3 1/2" 27. Has anybody seen or remember him with a revolver? I know I have seen him with a Beretta 92 and maybe some kind of H&K also
 
All I remember for certain was the 92. I think there are some episodes on YouTube. At least there USED to be.
 
Probably no one remembers his gun BECAUSE of their looking at his partner who was a sweetheart! :) :)

I didn't even know the guy carried a gun, but who would pay attention to something like that, especially when his partner was around?
 
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Wiki lists many S&W's for the show's 5 seasons but the Model 27 was not among them. Hunter did use a Astra 44 during season 4 with a 3" barrel which you may have confused for a 27. Since there were no 27's and since there were multiple makes and manufacturers, this thread is being moved to "Other Brands".
 
I have never seen Hunter. I gave away my TV in 1981 and didn’t get another until 2002. I missed out on all sorts of shows, such as Miami Vice, Moonlighting, etc. I always felt left out when people talked about commercials of all things!
 
In season one he carried a HK P9S. The partner carried a Walther PPK/s according to the IMFDB website. Apparently both characters carried quite a few weapons during that series.
 
I believe that large bore snub was an Astra 44 spl.He also carried a Desert Eagle.357 first season
 
Fred D's arm reach was something else.

He carried his gun crossdraw behind his left
hip and reached across his midriff with his
right hand. It looked so easy.
 
At one point Hunter (Fred Dreyer) carried an Astra (Jovino) Terminator a 3" 44 magnum.
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What a fun show!

Hunter was a really fun show! Lots of retro 80s stuff, for those of you who grew up then. If you enjoy 80s action flicks, you'll love Hunter!
Cool music too!

Hunter - Original Season 2 Intro (1985-86) - YouTube

HUNTER - Season 3 - IN STEREO - Opening Theme Song Credits - YouTube

In addition to the handguns Hunter carried (which seem to be season specific) he also had the Franchi SPAS 12 shotgun. Very cool gun: folding stock with a neat swivel hook, and switchable between pump or semiauto function.
(Their "coolness" led to them being banned from import.)

Yeah, Dee Dee was a real sweetie too!!

If you enjoy Fred Dryer's sense of humor, check him out in the 80s action flick "Death before Dishonor". Classic!!

If you're sick of the news, you might enjoy the change:

Death Before Dishonor (1987) - Trailer HD 1080p - YouTube
 
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I recall a flashback episode or two with 1911's also.

It seemed so cool in first run, but now is so hookie. I guess I grew up too soon! I was hoping for far cooler second childhood!

Ivan
 
The following firearms were used in the first season of the NBC television series Hunter:
Hunter - Season 1 (1984-1985)
Contents [hide]

1 Handguns
1.1 Heckler & Koch P9S
1.2 Walther PPK
1.3 Walther PPK/S
1.4 Beretta Model 90
1.5 Colt Detective Special (1st generation)
1.6 Colt Detective Special (3rd generation)
1.7 Smith & Wesson Model 19

His partner "Dee" pretty much stayed with her PPK
1.8 Star Model B
1.9 Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose
1.10 Colt Python
1.11 Smith & Wesson Model 36
1.12 Smith & Wesson Model 60
1.13 Smith & Wesson Model 10
1.14 Heckler & Koch P7
1.15 Detonics Pocket 9
1.16 Smith & Wesson Model 66
1.17 Beretta 950 Jetfire
1.18 Smith & Wesson Model 67
1.19 M1911A1
1.20 Ruger Security Six Blued
1.21 Ruger SpeedSix Snubnose
1.22 Single Action Army
1.23 Desert Eagle
1.24 Ruger Redhawk
1.25 Smith & Wesson Model 586
1.26 Colt Mk IV Series 70
1.27 Smith & Wesson Model 13
1.28 Beretta 92SB
1.29 Beretta Cheetah
1.30 Browning Hi-Power
1.31 Röhm RG-24
2 Submachine Guns
2.1 Uzi
2.2 Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (Chopped & Converted)
2.3 MAC-10
2.4 MAC-11
3 Rifles
3.1 Remington Model 30
3.2 Winchester Model 1892
3.3 Marlin 336C Carbine
3.4 Unidentified Lever Action Rifle
3.5 Winchester Model 70
3.6 Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle
3.7 Unidentified Sniper Rifle
3.8 Ruger AC-556K
3.9 Steyr AUG
3.10 M1 Carbine
3.11 M16 (SP1) with A2 handguards
3.12 M16A1
3.13 Ruger Mini-14
4 Shotguns
4.1 Lupara
4.2 Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun
4.3 Remington 870 Folding Stock
4.4 Franchi SPAS-12
4.5 double barreled shotgun
4.6 Winchester Model 1897
4.7 Mossberg 500 Cruiser
4.8 Mossberg 500
5 Special
5.1 harpoon gun
5.2 M2 Flamethrower
 
Hunter is on two of my satellite channels most every night. There is an episode on as I type this. His partner, Dee Dee McCall is kinda purty. :)
 
The following firearms were used in the first season of the NBC television series Hunter:
Hunter - Season 1 (1984-1985)
Contents [hide]

1 Handguns
1.1 Heckler & Koch P9S
1.2 Walther PPK
1.3 Walther PPK/S
1.4 Beretta Model 90
1.5 Colt Detective Special (1st generation)
1.6 Colt Detective Special (3rd generation)
1.7 Smith & Wesson Model 19

His partner "Dee" pretty much stayed with her PPK
1.8 Star Model B
1.9 Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose
1.10 Colt Python
1.11 Smith & Wesson Model 36
1.12 Smith & Wesson Model 60
1.13 Smith & Wesson Model 10
1.14 Heckler & Koch P7
1.15 Detonics Pocket 9
1.16 Smith & Wesson Model 66
1.17 Beretta 950 Jetfire
1.18 Smith & Wesson Model 67
1.19 M1911A1
1.20 Ruger Security Six Blued
1.21 Ruger SpeedSix Snubnose
1.22 Single Action Army
1.23 Desert Eagle
1.24 Ruger Redhawk
1.25 Smith & Wesson Model 586
1.26 Colt Mk IV Series 70
1.27 Smith & Wesson Model 13
1.28 Beretta 92SB
1.29 Beretta Cheetah
1.30 Browning Hi-Power
1.31 Röhm RG-24
2 Submachine Guns
2.1 Uzi
2.2 Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (Chopped & Converted)
2.3 MAC-10
2.4 MAC-11
3 Rifles
3.1 Remington Model 30
3.2 Winchester Model 1892
3.3 Marlin 336C Carbine
3.4 Unidentified Lever Action Rifle
3.5 Winchester Model 70
3.6 Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" Rifle
3.7 Unidentified Sniper Rifle
3.8 Ruger AC-556K
3.9 Steyr AUG
3.10 M1 Carbine
3.11 M16 (SP1) with A2 handguards
3.12 M16A1
3.13 Ruger Mini-14
4 Shotguns
4.1 Lupara
4.2 Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun
4.3 Remington 870 Folding Stock
4.4 Franchi SPAS-12
4.5 double barreled shotgun
4.6 Winchester Model 1897
4.7 Mossberg 500 Cruiser
4.8 Mossberg 500
5 Special
5.1 harpoon gun
5.2 M2 Flamethrower




So...basically every firearm except the Brown Bess and a 40mm Bofours? :)
 
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