I caught most of an episode of MV yesterday. One I don't recall seeing and I liked the music (En Dulce Decorum- The Damned) pair-up w/ the final scene so I had to look that up.
Then I wondered about Castillo's revolver. Is that a Dan Wesson? I went to Wikipedia-firearms of Miami Vice- Castillo, and didn't recognize it of any listed but I'm not really a revolver guy. Good view at 3:13.
Episode "Walk-Alone" The lead in: Tubbs is undercover in a prison and the corrupt prison guards are going to execute him in the yard at 3pm. Crockett wants to go in but Castillo realizes Sonny might be recognized so Castillo goes himself.
April 27, 2025, 03:57 PM
parabellum
It's a Colt Peacekeeper, an economy version of the Trooper Mark V with a parkerized finish.
April 27, 2025, 04:27 PM
dsiets
Well, I guess if you're using the gun as a hammer to break a gas connection, you want the economy version. Thanks Para.
No-nonsense finish, dark, no needless flash. A 6 inch .357 generates serious muzzle energy, so, powerful. Highly reliable revolver. Six shots is sufficient, etc.
April 28, 2025, 11:17 AM
HRK
Perhaps its choice was the typical use of older guns for older cops
Similar to Danny Glover character in Lethal Weapon, S&W Model 19 revolver and hints throughout about him being the old cop old gun, and Mel Gibson being the sharp shooter ex military young gun Beretta 92FS
April 28, 2025, 05:10 PM
cth1974
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Originally posted by HRK: Perhaps its choice was the typical use of older guns for older cops
Similar to Danny Glover character in Lethal Weapon, S&W Model 19 revolver and hints throughout about him being the old cop old gun, and Mel Gibson being the sharp shooter ex military young gun Beretta 92FS
I don’t think that’s the case here since several of the detectives carry revolvers on the show. Most of them are J frames (S&W models 36 and 38 are commonly seen), but larger revolvers are not uncommon. The uniformed officers carry a wide array of services-sized wheelguns, as well. I think Para’s take on it is spot on: Castillo’s choices of sidearms on the show were always simple and powerful, like the mentioned Trooper, a S&W model 586, and even a model 29.
The oldest lawman depicted on the series does carry a revolver that fits your theory: Willie Nelson packs a Colt SAA in “El Viejo”.
April 29, 2025, 06:22 AM
1860ARMY
Love that show, don't make many like that anymore... Tubbs weapons always seemed out of place somehow...the little revolver that made unbelievable shots and that goofy shotgun... But then again Sonny once shot down a helicopter with his 10...lol... And I think Castillo's revolver shot 7 shots in that vid....
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April 30, 2025, 10:36 AM
radioman
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Originally posted by 1860ARMY: Tubbs weapons always seemed out of place somehow...the little revolver that made unbelievable shots and that goofy shotgun...
I agree and I always thought that the real gun aficionado was Michael Talbott who played Stanley Switek on the show.
Nickel plated Browning Hi-Power, a Bullpup shotgun, a Beretta BM59 Rifle, an Uzi. What's not to like in his choices
I heard long ago that Talbott is indeed a gun enthusiast off screen, and rumor is he kept the Browning and still has it .
April 30, 2025, 10:51 AM
PASig
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Originally posted by 1860ARMY: Love that show, don't make many like that anymore... Tubbs weapons always seemed out of place somehow...the little revolver that made unbelievable shots
He was former NYPD and in that era they were still all on revolvers, he carried what he knew and was proficient with.
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Unlike Crockett, who utilized high-tech handguns as his primary weapons, Tubbs' choice of firearms more strongly reflected his "from the streets" origins and consisted of cheaper, more readily available weapons. His primary sidearm throughout all five seasons of the show was a Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard" revolver with a 2 inch barrel and custom Pachmyr grips, chambered in .38 Special.
Edward James Olmos put a lot of thought into the creation of the character Castilo. I would not be surprised if he had input into the firearm that Castilo carried.
