Shot Counter for Deadlands

Tokyo Marui makes this cartridge holder for their under-18 airsoft revolvers... combined with some steel pachinko balls, we have a very nice shotcounter for Deadlands.

I imagine a few of these, enough for each PC at least, and a pot for the spent shots. Another option might be colored marbles allowing each players ammo to be tracked individually.

Make No Mistake: This Blog is ANTI-GUN.

This blog discusses firearms in the best way - in the context of paper and pen RPG gaming. No firearm herein has ever taken a life... has ever injured anyone. They are fictional and harmless. I despise their real-world counterparts. I hate real guns - you got a problem with that - you know what you can go do to yourself.

Let's talk about Force Multiplication

Force multiplication is a military concept that attempts to quantify the efficiency of improved technology or tactics over the baseline, of an infantryman for example. The most significant infantry force multiplier of the last century was the crew served machine gun capable of laying down fire equivalent to SCORES of standard infantry men. However, I think the move from bolt or lever action rifles to semiautomatic rifles presents one of the deadliest force multipliers in our recent history. Consider:

When the Second Amendment was drafted, a trained soldier with paper cartridge and Minnie ball could be expected to fire 4 aimed shots per minute. And carried 20-30 cartridges in his kit - enough for approximately six minutes of sustained aimed fire (20-30 shots).

By the end of the 19th century the metallic cartridge and bolt action magazine fed rifle, such as the Lee-Enfield rifle, afforded an aimed rate of fire of approximately 20-30 shots/minute; a force multiplier of approximately 6x the baseline. Meaning that each soldier was roughly as effective as six American Revolution/Civil War soldiers. Additionally a soldier usually carried a load of 9-10 5rd clips with which to reload, affording approximately two minutes of sustained fire (55-60 shots)

In 1936 the United States adopted the M1 Garand rifle, the world's first widely issued semiautomatic service rifle. Without the need to manually cycle the action and reacquire the target, and with a single 8rd en-bloc clip for reloading (rather than injecting two 5rd stripper clips) the M1 provided American infantrymen the capability of 40-50 aimed shots/minute... a force multiplier of approximately 11x our baseline. A single soldier now had the firepower of a SQUAD of minnie ball armed infantry. It provided American soldiers with twice the firepower of Kar98 equipped German soldiers, prompting Patton to call it "the single greatest battle implement ever devised." Infantrymen typically carried sufficient clips for 2 minutes of sustained fire (80-96 shots).

The AR15 rifle, the semi-automatic version of the M16 military rifle, provides a shooter with 45-60 aimed shots/minute, a slight improvement over the M1 made possible by lower felt recoil, larger magazine capacity (20-30 versus 8), and faster reload times facilitated by a detachable box magazine. This firearm, when compared to our baseline, provides a force multiplier of ~13x. This means that in order to wreak the havoc that Omar Mateen did, would require no less than thirteen men armed with Pennsylvania rifles. A single Beta C-mag would provide about two minutes of sustained, aimed fire (100 shots). A typical load bearing vest/magazine pouch rig might hold eight magazines (easily more) which would feed the weapon for five minutes of sustained, aimed fire (270 shots).

Put another way, if Mateen had conducted his massacre during Washington's administration, the casualties would number around FOUR dead and FOUR wounded.

Were civilian gun ownership limited to revolvers and bolt or lever action firearms, with a maximum capacity of six and ten respectively, we could still expect to cut the death toll in HALF at the very least.To do so would not require the lengthy (and unlikely to succeed) amendment process; merely adding semiautomatic weapons to the definition of Title II weapons in the National Firearms Act of 1934. It worked to clear the streets of submachineguns and other automatic weapons, there is no reason to doubt it would be effective at reducing crime's force multiplier here.

The Ultra-Modern Armoury

So what has been going on here at 10x28mm? There haven't been any posts all summer and most of the fall! Yes. that is very true. Honestly it's a combination of lots of stuff and nothing to report. Here's how it breaks down:

No painting, modeling or gaming projects all summer _ nothing to really report. I'd intended to crank out those Future Wars guys but the time never materialized. I'm hoping to get to them as the days get colder and I spend more time inside. Hah! (If you knew me that would be a fantastic joke).

There have been some cool purchases at the toy stores and Hobby Off. Matter of fact I just picked up a mess of 1/50 scale Lamborghinis... Aventadors, Diablos, a Countach... a bunch... and all a wonderful gaming size. I've also continued to support the industry via Kickstarter... and some of the projects have actually begun to arrive... so there will be more there too.

The biggest thing has been recreating a rules program that was lost irretrievably. The weapon stats on this blog all were created with a program I've refined over 20 years to spit out stats after you enter the real world data. Sadly that program was lost last spring. HOWEVER... I have been able to replace it... perhaps even refine it... thanks to some partial notes cobbled together from dozens of documents and notebooks. I've got the program running along again, and have just started to really test it out. This of course has developed into a project of it's own... The Ultra-Modern Armoury. It's running about 30 weapon stats over a dozen entries so far... I'd like to make a new post each month, something I hope is more manageable. I may blitz it a bit now, hoping to make it useful as a gaming resource quickly; there needs to be a critical mass of varied weapon types for that.

Anyway... if I'm a bit rare here, that's where you'll find me.

The ULTRA-MODERN ARMOURY

Chiappa Rhino Revolvers

Below find complete stats for the Chiappa Rhino series of revolvers (featured prominently in the new Total Recall) for use in modern and near future Savage Worlds powered gaming.

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Introduced in 2009, The Chiappa Rhino series is a modern Italian revolver design from the minds of Antonio Cudazzo and Emilio Ghisoni. Ghisoni's previous work included the Mateba revolver which the Rhino shares similarities.

Like the Mateba, the Rhino's barrel is located below the revolver axis pin and fires from the lowest chamber (unlike traditional revolvers which fire from the uppermost chamber). This inverted design produces less muzzle flip as the recoil forces are more in-line with the forearm.  Of particular note is that the Rhino utilizes a striker-type hammer that is completely internal; What appears to be a conventional hammer is actually a charging lever that cocks the hammer when pulled back and then returns fully forward.

The revolver itself consists of an aluminium alloy frame with steel barrel and cylinder. The cylinder is flattened on the sides (like a hexagon with rounded corners) to further reduce the bulk of the weapon. The Rhino is available in four models of increasing barrel length: 20DS (2" barrel), 40DS (4"), 50DS (5"), and 60DS (6"). All models are available in a blued finish (Black Rhino) or a hard chrome finish (White Rhino), with a variety of grips in composite or wood.  An accessory rail is located below the muzzle on the 40DS, 50DS and 60Ds, with an additional rail located on the top of the 60DS.  All models and finishes are available chambered in .357 Magnum, 9x21mm IMI or .40 S&W. Both the .40 and 9mm versions use moon clips for loading.

CHIAPPA RHINO 20DS
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Range: 10/20/40
Damage: 2d6+1
RoF: 1
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Shots: 6 rds
Cost: $330, 6rd speedloader $9
Notes: AP 1, Double-Action, Revolver

Like all .357 revolvers, the 20DS may be loaded with .38 Special ammunition (Damage: 2d6). Also available chambered in 9x21mm IMI (using the same stats as the .357 version), and .40 S&W (Damage: 2d6). Moon clips for either version cost $5.

CHIAPPA RHINO 40DS/50DS/60DS
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6+1
RoF: 1
Weight: 2.0 lbs
Shots: 6 rds
Cost: $390, 6rd speedloader $9
Notes: AP 1, Double-Action, Revolver

Like all .357 revolvers, the Rhino may be loaded with .38 Special ammunition (2d6 damage). The full size Rhinos are also available chambered in 9x21mm IMI and .40 S&W using the stat block above. Moon clips for either version cost $5.

Guns for Federal Agents, Volume III: Federal, State, Local and International

This is the third post concerning weapons for law enforcement in the Delta Green campaign (late 1990s).  Today we have the work of xglockmanx (mall ninja/LEO wannabe), from his Geocities site sometime around Y2K. His list seems pretty good and mostly period appropriate to the late 90s.  An added feature is the inclusion of weapons for several state and municipal police forces, as well as US military and international LEOs.

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POLICE AGENCIES/MILITARY AND THEIR WEAPONS
Here are some information on police agencies, federal agencies, foreign agencies, and the military and what guns they use. I found this info on the web so some of them could be inaccurate or outdated.

ALASKA
Anchorage Police Department-
Glock 21 .45 ACP handgun

ARIZONA
Arizona Department of Safety-
Between 1986-1998, they carried the SIG 220 .45. They have now changed to the .40 SIG P226, 228, and 229. The COLT AR-15, RUGER MINI-14, and REMINGTON M870 shotgun are present in their patrol vehicles.

Phoenix Police S.A.U. Unit-
.40 Glock 22 and 23, MP5A3 sub machine gun, HK UMP .45, Steyr AUG assault rifle, Remington 870 shotgun

CALIFORNIA
California Highway Patrol-
.40 S&W 4006 handgun, Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)-
9mm Beretta 92FS handgun, .45 S&W 4506 handgun, Remington 870 shotgun, AR-15A1 assault rifle converted to semi-fire only

LAPD SWAT-
Modified .45 Springfield 1911 handgun, HK MP5A4 and A5 sub machine guns, HK33 assault rifle, 5.56 COLT CAR-15 assault rifles, 5.56 COLT M4 assault rifles,7.62 ROBAR SR-60 bolt action rifles, 7.62 Remington Model 700 bolt action rifles, 7.62 PSG-1 rifle, Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-auto shotguns, Remington M870 shotgun

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)-
9mm Beretta 92FS handgun

LASD Special Enforcement Detail (SED)-
9mm Beretta 92FS handgun, 9mm HK MP5A3 sub machine guns, 5.56 COLT AR-15 assault rifle, 7.62 Remington model 700 bolt action rifle, Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-auto shotguns

Alhambra Police Department (Los Angeles County)-
They have been seen with the S&W (don’t know which model) and HK USP handguns. 9mm HK MP5A2 are present in their patrol cars.

Monterey Park Police Department (Los Angeles County)-
They have been seen with the S&W and SIG handguns.

West Covina Police Department (Los Angeles County)-
They have been seen with the GLOCK and HK P7M13 handguns.

San Francisco Police Department-
.40 Beretta 96D handgun, GLOCK 22 handgun, Beretta 1201 semi-auto shotgun

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department-
.40 HK USP handgun

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police-
9mm Glock 17 handgun

D.C. Metro Police Emergency Response Team (ERT)-
9mm SIG 226, 5.56 COLT CAR-15, 9mm HK MP5A3 sub machine gun, 9mm IMI UZI sub machine gun

FLORIDA
Miami Metro-Dade Police Department-
9mm Glock 17

HAWAII
Honolulu Police Department-
9mm S&W 5906 handgun, Benelli M3 shotgun

GEORGIA
Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)-
9mm S&W 6906 handgun

INDIANA
Indiana State Police-
.40 Beretta 96

LOUISIANA
New Orleans Police Department-
9mm Beretta 92FS

NEW YORK
New York State Police-
9mm Glock 17 handgun

New York City Police Department (NYPD)-
9mm Glock 19 handgun

NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU)-
9mm Glock 19 handgun, 9mm MP5A5 sub machine gun, 5.56 RUGAR AC556 assault rifle, 5.56 RUGAR MINI-14,

OREGON
Portland Police Bureau Special Emergency Response Team (SERT)-
9mm Glock 17 handgun, 9mm HK MP5PDW sub machine gun, 9mm HK MP5A3 sub machine gun, 5.56 COLT CAR-15 assault rifle, HK HK93 semi-auto rifle, Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-auto shotgun

TEXAS
Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers-
.357 SIG SIG SAUER 226, 229 handgun, 5.56 RUGER MINI-14, Remington 11-87 semi-auto shotgun

San Antonio Police Department-
.40 Glock 22 and 23 handguns

WASHINGTON
Washington State Police-
.40 Beretta 96 handgun

FEDERAL AGENCIES AND MILITARY
U.S. ARMY-
9mm M9 Beretta handgun, COLT M4 assault rifle, COLT M-16A2 assault rifle, FN 249 SAW, Remington M24

ARMY RANGERS-
9mm M9 Beretta handgun, COLT M4 assault rifle, Barrett M1982 SASR, Remington M24, FN 249 SAW

ARMY SPECIAL FORCES (GREEN BERETS)-
9mm M9 Beretta handgun, 9mm HK MP5SD3 sub machine gun, COLT M4A1, Remington M24, FN 249 SAW

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS (BATF)-
9mm SIG 226 handgun, HK MP5A3

BORDER PATROL-
.40 Beretta 96D Brigadier model handgun, FN P90 sub machine gun, HK MP5A3 Sub machine gun, COLT M4 assault rifle, Springfield M-1A, Remington M870 shotgun

CUSTOMS SERVICE-
9mm Glock 17 and 19 handguns, HK MP5A3 sub machine gun, Steyr AUG assault rifle, Remington 870 shotgun

DELTA (U.S. ARMY SPECIAL FORCES COUNTER-TERRORIST TEAM)-
Wilson .45 handgun, .45 HK MARK 23 SOCOM handgun, COLT M4A1, FN 249 SAW, HK MP5SD3 sub machine gun

DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SERVICE (DSS)-
9mm SIG 228 handgun, HK MP5A5 sub machine gun, HK MP5K sub machine gun, HK MP5PDW, 5.56 HK51, IMI 9mm UZI, Remington 870 shotgun

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)-
.40 Glock 22 and 23 handguns, .40 SIG SP2340 handgun, HK MP5A3 sub machine guns

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS (FBI)-
.40 Glock 22 and 23 handguns, .40 Glock 27 (backup gun) handgun, 9mm SIG 228

FBI HOSTAGE RESCUE TEAM (HRT)-
Les Baer 1911 .45 handgun, HK MP5/10 10MM sub machine gun, MP5SD3 sub machine gun, COLT M4A1, COLT M-16, Remington M40A1, Barrett M82A1

FBI SWAT-
Springfield Bureau Model 1911 .45 handgun, HK MP5/10 10MM sub machine gun

IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE (INS)-
.40 Beretta 96 Brigadier handgun, .40 HK USP Compact handgun, SIG 229 handgun

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION (IRS)-
9mm SIG 228 handgun (hey, they have to shoot people who don’t pay taxes)


U.S. MARINE CORPS (USMC)-
9mm M9 Beretta handgun, .45 Colt 1911A1 handgun, HK MP5N sub machine gun, HK MP5SD3 sub machine gun, COLT M4, COLT M-16A2, Remington M40A1, Benelli M1014 shotgun, Mossberg M590 shotgun, FN 249 SAW

U.S. MARSHAL’S SERVICE (USMS)-
9mm Glock 17 and 19 handguns

U.S. MARSHAL’S SERVICE SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP (SOG)-
.45 S&W 645 handgun, Colt 9mm SMG, Colt M-16A2

U.S. ARMY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION (CID)-
9mm M11 SIG 228

FEDERAL SKY MARSHALS-
9mm SIG 228 handgun

NASA SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM (JFK SPACE CENTER)-
9mm Glock 17 handgun, HK MP5A3 sub machine gun

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-
9mm SIG 228 handgun (they have to shoot those damn bugs off of the crops)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NUCLEAR SERCURITY PATROL-
9mm Glock 17 handgun, Remington M870 shotgun, COLT CAR-15

U.S. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE-
.40 Glock 22 and 23 handguns, HK P7M13 9mm handguns, Remington M870 shotgun

U.S. SECRET SERVICE-
.357 SIG SIG SAUER 229 handgun

U.S. SECRET SERVICE COUNTER ASSAULT TEAM (CAT)-
.357 SIG SIG SAUER 229 handgun, IMI UZI 9mm sub machine gun, HK MP5K sub machine gun, HK MP5A3 sub machine gun, COLT AR-15 assault rifle, FN P90

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE CRIMINAL INSPECTORS-
9mm Beretta 92FS

AUSTRALIA
Special Air Service Regiment (SASR)-
9mm Browning handgun, 9mm HK USP handgun, HK MP5KA4 sub machine gun, HK MP5SD3 sub machine gun, COLT CAR-15

AUSTRIA
Gendarmerieeinsatzkommando Cobra (GEK)-
9mm Glock 17 handgun, Steyr TMP machine pistol, Steyr AUG assault rifle, Franchi SPAS-12 semi-auto shotgun

CANADA
Royal Canadian Mounted Police-
9mm S&W 5946 and 3953 handguns

CHINA
Hong Kong Police Department-
.38 special S&W revolver 4 inch, .38 special S&W revolver 2 inch (CID and other detectives)

Hong Kong Police Department Special Duties Unit (SDU) Flying Tigers-
9mm Browning handgun, 9mm Glock 17 handgun, HK MP5A5 sub machine gun, HK MP5SD6 sub machine gun, HK MP5K sub machine gun, COLT CAR-15, HK53 assault rifle, HK G3A3, HK 33SG1 sniper rifle, PSG-1 sniper rifle, Remington model 700 bolt action rifle, Remington M870 shotgun, Franchi SPAS-15 semi-auto shotgun, Remington 11-87 semi-auto shotgun

FRANCE
Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale (GIGN)
9mm MAS PA-MAS-G1 handgun (liscensed Beretta Mod 92), .357 Manurhin MR-73 revolver, HK MP5K sub machine gun, HK MP5A5 sub machine gun, HK MP5SD6 sub machine guns, SIG 551 SWAT assault rifle, 5.56 FAMAS assault rifle, HK G3A3, Barrett Model 82A1 rifle, Remington M870 shotgun, Franchi SPAS-12 semi-auto shotgun
Police Nationale (National Police)
.38 special RUGER SP-101 revolver, .357 magnum Manurhin RMR revolver

GERMANY
Federal Border Police Guards
9mm SIG 225 handgun
Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (GSG-9; Federal Border Police Guards Counter-Terrorist Team)
9mm Glock 17 handgun, MP5K sub machine gun, MP5A3 sub machine gun, MP5SD3 sub machine gun, SIG 551 assault rifle, PSG-1 sniper rifle

ITALY
Gruppo Intervento Speciale (GIS)
9mm Beretta M92S handgun, .357 S&W M28 revolver, 9mm Beretta 93R machine pistol, Beretta PM-12S sub machine gun, HK MP5A5 sub machine gun, MP5SD3 sub machine gun, PSG-1 rifle, HK G3-SG1, Franchi SPAS-15 semi-auto shotgun

JAPAN
Toyko Metropolitan Police Department
.380 SIG 230 handgun

UNITED KINGDOM (U.K.)
London Metropolitan Police
Only issued to Armed Response Units (SO19) and some high ranking constables, other constables are restricted to carry firearms; 9mm Glock 17 handgun, HK MP5A5 sub machine gun

London Metropolitan Police Special Branch SO19 Firearms Unit-
9mm Glock 17 handgun, HK MP5A5 sub machine gun, HK MP5SD3 sub machine guns, HK 93A2 sniper rifle


22nd Special Air Service Regiment (SAS)-
9mm SIG 226 and 228 handguns, HK MP5K sub machine gun, HK MP5A3 sub machine gun, HK MP5SD3 sub machine gun, HK53A3 assault rifle, Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-auto shotgun, Barrett L82A1 rifle, PSG-1 sniper rifle, 5.56 Enfield L85 assault rifle

Nottinghamshire Police-
In early 2000, the police in Nottinghamshire was the first police force in the UK to have armed police officers patrolling the city (regular police officers in the U.K. could not carry firearms, with the exception of the Armed Response Unit). Nottinghamshire officers now carry 9mm Walther P99 handguns and have a 9mm HK MP5SF2 in their patrol cars as backup.

Guns for Federal Agents, Volume II: US Federal Agencies

These volumes were intended to be a regular feature, a different agency each time, however research on this topic is a serious pain. The FBIs transition from revolvers to autoloaders – especially the troubles with the S&W 1076 – provide lots of insight into what was issued during each year of the 1990s. Quite frankly there isn’t anywhere near the level of reliable data on other federal agencies. Taking the US Marshals Service for example… it seems they issued Beretta M92 series pistols for some time, switched to Glock G17 and G19s and now issue Glock G22 and G23s. When these transitions happened is not readily available.
Considering how much time it took me to compile the first volume of this guide, I’ve decided to just repost two of my primary sources. Today’s post is one of my very favorite sources, Vortisch wrote the page specifically for Delta Green and his research seems to be very good. I was quite displeased to find that the site was no longer available, but luckily Internet Archive contained the relevant page.

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Copyright Hans-Christian Vortisch 2001

US FEDERAL AGENCIES
The inventories of the most important federal agencies in the USA. Many are listed in Delta Green.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
Standard handgun is the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228, adopted in 1988. It replaced the 9×33mmR (.357 Magnum) S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum revolver. On request, individual agents receive the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P225, P226 or P239 instead. Issue backup guns are either the 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 64 revolver (2″ barrel) or 9×17mm SIG-Sauer P230 pistol. Longarms include the 9×19mm H&K MP5SFA2 semi-automatic carbine, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 6520 semi-automatic carbine and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870 shotgun.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Special Response Teams (SRT)
These units use, apart from the guns available to normal agents, the 9×19mm H&K MP5A4 and MP5A5 burst-fire carbine (with 2-round burst limiter), 5.56×45mm H&K HK53A5 assault carbine (with 2-round burst limiter), 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 6720 semi-automatic carbine and Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle.

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
The firearms of the BIA agents vary according to the area they operate in, generally complying with the sidearms used by local native police. These include the 9×19mm Glock 17, 9×19mm Glock 19, 9×19mm S&W Model 5906, 9×19mm S&W Model 6906 or 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) SIG-Sauer P220-1 pistol, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 semi-automatic rifle or 5.56×45mm Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle, and 18.5×70mmR Miroku-Browning BPS, 18.5×70mmR Mossberg Model 500 or Winchester Model 1300 pump-action shotgun.

Capitol Police
The Capitol Police adopted the 9×19mm S&W Model 5946 and 9×19mm S&W Model 6946 pistols in 1992, the former for uniformed agents, the latter for plain-clothes agents. In 2000, these were replaced by the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 and 23, respectively.

Capitol Police Crisis Reaction Team (CRT)
The CRT fields the following guns: 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 pistol (replaced the 9×19mm FN-Browning HP Mk 2), 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K MP5/40A3 submachine gun (replaced the 9×19mm H&K MP5A3) and 5.56×45mm H&K G36E assault rifle.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Military Special Projects (MSP) Special Operations Group (SOG)
The elite assets of the ad hoc-assembled SOG teams can be provided with virtually any firearm commonly available. The one available photo shows them being armed with 5.56×45mm Colt M4A1 assault carbines (CAR-15A3 Model 927) and 40×46mmSR Colt M203A1 underbarrel grenade launchers.
The standard CIA weapons used to be the 9×19mm FN-Browning HP-35 pistol and 18.5×70mmR Winchester Model 1200 Defender pump-action shotgun, but these have certainly been replaced by more recent designs.
The CIA’s own Cessna U-27A (Model 208B Caravan I) Utility/Special Missions Aircraft can be used to deliver seven men by parachute.

Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Mobile Security Division (MSD)
These agents carry 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228 pistols, 9×19mm H&K MP5K-PDW submachine guns, 9×19mm H&K MP5A5N submachine guns, 5.56×45mm H&K HK53A5N assault carbines (main longarm), 7.62×51mm H&K G3K battle rifles and shotguns.

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
The DEA initially issued various revolvers to its agents, however, from 1987, agents could field one of the following pistols: 9×19mm Beretta Model 92F, 9×19mm Glock 17, 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P226 or 9×19mm S&W Model 459. Between 1992 and 1998, the standard issue sidearm was the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228 pistol, replacing the earlier weapons. In late 1998, the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 and 23 pistols were adopted as new standard handguns. However, since 2000, after graduating from basic training, agents can replace the Glock with the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K USP Compact, 10×21mm (.40 S&W) SIG-Sauer P226, 10×21mm (.40 S&W) SIG-Sauer P229 or 10×21mm (.40 S&W) SIG-Sauer SP2340, if they want – these are acquired through the agency. The H&K USP Compact seems to be the most popular. Other guns available include the 9×19mm Colt CAR-15 Model 633 submachine gun, 9×19mm Colt CAR-15 Model 635 submachine gun (at least 2,200 bought since 1988), 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K UMP submachine gun (3,000 replacing the CAR-15 weapons beginning in 2001), 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 720 burst-fire carbine (M4), 5.56×45mm H&K HK53A5N assault carbine (main rifle calibre weapon), 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 burst-fire rifle (M16A2), 5.56×45mm Colt HBAR-15A2 Model 750 light machine gun, 7.62×51mm Saco M60 machine gun, 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun (with 14″ barrel) and 40×46mmSR Colt M79 grenade launcher. The heavy weapons are, of course, not normally used in the USA, but rather during drug war operations in South and Central America.
Helicopters include the Bell UH-1H Iroquois and the newer Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk, both with two door-mounted 7.62×51mm Saco M60D machine guns when used against drug smugglers.

Federal Sky Marshals
Issue sidearm is the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228 since 1992.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The FBI issued 9×29mmR (.38 Special) Colt Official Police and 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 13 Military & Police revolvers in the 1980s. Authorised privately-purchased weapons included the 9×33mmR (.357 Magnum) S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum revolver and 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) SIG-Sauer P220-1 pistol. This situation was finally seen as no longer adequate, and some 1,500 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P226 and 1,000 9×19mm S&W Model 5946 pistols were purchased in 1988, which most field agents never got, however. In 1991, the Bureau received at least 9,500 copies of the 10×25mm S&W Model 1076, which was especially designed for the FBI (as seen in “Twin Peaks”). It was issued with four 9-round magazines, two 11-round magazines and one 15-round magazine per agent. However, the gun turned out to be a complete failure. All were returned to the factory. Thus, some 15,000 9×19mm SIG-Sauer pistols were purchased over the course of the 1990s, most of them P226s. In 1993, the more compact 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228 was adopted. Agents with very small hands, especially women, could opt for the slimline 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P225. Since January 1998, all new agents are trained on the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 pistol, with the smaller 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 23 for those who prefer it. The ultra-compact 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 27 is authorised as concealed backup. Older agents continue to field their SIG-Sauer pistols, if they wish, and even new agents can switch to the 9×19mm guns if they qualify with them. Several small revolvers are authorised for undercover agents, including the 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 10 Military & Police (with 2″ barrel), 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 38 Bodyguard Airweight (with 2″ barrel), 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 60 Chief’s Special Stainless (with 2″ barrel) and 9×33mmR (.357 Magnum) S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum (with 2.5″ barrel).

Since 1989, the FBI issued the 9×19mm H&K MP5SFA2 (and MP5SFA3) semi-automatic carbine to field agents. These are identical to the MP5A4 and MP5A5 submachine guns respectively, except for the fact that they are only capable of single shots. Beginning in 1994, they were replaced by the 10×25mm H&K MP5/10A2 submachine gun (offering single shots and 2-round bursts only). In rural areas, semi-automatic 5.56×45mm carbines and rifles such as the Colt CAR-15A2 Model 6520 are used. Only SWAT-qualified agents can field full-automatic weapons. The standard shotgun is the 18.5×70mmR SGT Tactical Response Model 90102 FBI, a modified Remington Model 870 with tactical light and spare rounds holder.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Regional SWAT
These agents are trained by the HRT, and similarly equipped. They used the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P226 until 1998, when some 5,000 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) Springfield Bureau Model pistols were purchased, a heavily customised Colt M1911A1-clone. They also have 9×19mm H&K MP5A2, MP5A3 and MP5SD3 submachine guns, 10×25mm H&K MP5/10A3 submachine guns (with 2-round burst setting), 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 777 assault carbines (since about 1998), 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 burst-fire rifles (M16A2), 7.62×51mm H&K G3A3 battle rifles (especially for use in rural areas), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifles (M40A1 configuration with 10× scope), 12.7×99mm McMillan Model 87 bolt-action sniper rifles and 18.5×70mmR SGT Tactical Response Model 90102 FBI pump-action shotguns.
(The arsenals of many SACs often also contain less orthodox weapons, such as 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) Auto-Ordnance M1928 Tommy Guns and 40×46mmSR Colt M79 grenade launchers. But these are not normally used.)
Vehicles in service include the Cadillac Cage Peacekeeper 4×4 armoured car, DDGMC LAV-APC Bison 8×8 armoured personnel carrier and the Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Hostage Rescue Team (HRT)
When the HRT was founded in 1983, it first used the 9×19mm FN-Browning HP Mk 2 pistol, which was later supplemented by the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P226 pistol. In 1995, 250 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) Les Baer SRP Bureau pistols built on a high-capacity Para-Ordnance frame were acquired. The HRT also uses the 9×19mm H&K MP5SD6 suppressed submachine gun, 10×25mm H&K MP5/10A3 submachine gun (adopted 1994), 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 777 assault carbine, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 burst-fire rifle (M16A2), 5.56×45mm H&K HK33A2 assault rifle, 7.62×51mm H&K PSG1 sniper rifles (with 6× scope), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (M40A1 configuration with 10× scope), 12.7×99mm Barrett Model 82A1 sniper rifle and 18.5×70mmR SGT Tactical Response Model 90102 FBI pump-action shotgun.

Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
The issue sidearm since the early 1990s has been the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Beretta Model 96D Brigadier. In 2000, the INS acquired at least 4,500 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K USP Compact pistols for its plain-clothes agents. The 5.7×28mm FN P90 personal defence weapon is also in service.

Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Border Patrol
The issue sidearm since the early 1990s has been the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Beretta Model 96D Brigadier with special 11-round magazine. Privately purchased 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K USP Compact or 10×21mm (.40 S&W) SIG-Sauer P229 pistols are authorised for plain-clothes agents or off-duty wear only. The standard longarms are the 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A3 Model 977 assault carbine and the 18.5×70mmR SGT Tactical Response Model 90121 Border Patrol pump-action shotgun, a modified Remington Model 870.
Vehicles include Chevrolet Tahoe 4×4 trucks, some AM General Hummer 4×4 trucks and MDHC MD 500E and MD Helicopters MD 600N helicopters.

Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC)
Guns include the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Beretta Model 96D Brigadier pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A2 and MP5A3 submachine guns, 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K UMP submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A3 Model 977 assault carbine, 5.56×45mm H&K HK53A2 and HK53A3 assault carbines, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A1 Model 603 assault rifle (M16A1), 5.56×45mm H&K HK33A2 assault rifle, 7.62×51mm Springfield M1A semi-automatic rifle, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle, 7.62×51mm Steyr SSG-PI bolt-action sniper rifle, 7.62×51mm Saco M60E3 machine gun, 18.5×70mmR SGT Tactical Response Model 90121 Border Patrol pump-action shotgun, 40×46mmSR Colt M79 grenade launcher and 40×46mmSR Colt M203 underbarrel grenade launcher (under AR-15A1).

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
The CID agents carry 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228 pistols.

NASA Special Operations Team (at the JFK Space Center)
Armed with 9×19mm Glock 17 pistols and 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine guns.

US Customs Service Enforcement Branch Special Response Team (SRT)
The officers from the Enforcement Branch are issued the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K USP Compact pistol, which replaced the 9×19mm S&W Model 6906 pistol. The 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 60 Chief’s Special revolver is issued as backup weapon. They also pack 9×19mm H&K MP5A5 burst-fire carbines, 9×19mm H&K MP5SD6 suppressed burst-fire carbines, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 725B burst-fire carbines, 5.56×45mm Steyr AUG A1 burst-fire rifles, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifles (with 10× scope) and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotguns.
(Note that none of the above weapons will fire full-automatic, all are restricted to single shots and 3-round bursts.)
Helicopters include the MBB-Kawasaki BK117B-1 and Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk.

US Department of Agriculture
Special agents carry the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228 pistol.

US Department of Energy Nuclear Security Patrol
These officers typically carry 9×19mm Glock 17 pistols and either a 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 6530 semi-automatic carbine or 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.

US Department of Energy Special Response Team (SRT)
All nuclear facilities in the USA have a SRT for emergencies. These have ordnance including the 9×33mmR (.357 Magnum) Colt Python revolver, 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P226 pistol, 9×19mm CAR-15 Model 633 submachine gun, 9×19mm CAR-15 Model 635 submachine gun, 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun, 9×19mm H&K MP5SD3 sound-suppressed submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 assault carbine, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 assault rifle, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle, 7.62×51mm H&K HK21E machine gun, 7.62×51mm Saco M60 machine gun, 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun and 40×46mmSR Colt M203 underbarrel grenade launcher (under AR-15A2).
Around nuclear facilities, the Cadillac Gage Peacekeeper 4×4 armoured car is used, while US Army-surplus Chenowth M1040 FAV 4×2 fast attack vehicles are employed for nuclear test site security.

US Marshals Service
The issue sidearm is the 9×19mm Glock 19.

US Marshals Service Special Operations Group (SOG)
The Deputy Marshals of SOG (formed 1971) pack 9×19mm Glock 19, 9×19mm Beretta Model 92F or 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) S&W Model 645 pistols, 9×19mm Colt CAR-15 Model 635 submachine guns, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 723 assault carbines, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 burst-fire rifles (M16A2), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 (M24) bolt-action sniper rifles (with 10× scope) and 18.5×70mmR Ithaca Model 37DS pump-action shotguns.

US National Park Service
Issue sidearm of the Park Rangers used to be the 9×19mm H&K P7M13 pistol, until it was superseded by the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 and 23 pistols in the late 1990s. Long-serving Rangers are permitted to field their old P7M13s until they wear out. Also carried is the 5.56×45mm Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle or a Colt AR-15A2 semi-automatic rifle. A pump-action shotgun is doubtless also in service.

US Secret Service
The standard sidearm of the special agents was the 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 10 revolver, but this was replaced in 1992 by the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228 pistol. In 1999, it was in turn replaced by the 9×22mm (.357 SIG) SIG-Sauer P229 pistol.

US Secret Service Counter Assault Team (CAT)
The sidearm is the 9×22mm (.357 SIG) SIG-Sauer P229 pistol. The gun that protected the president used to be the 9×23mmSR (.38 Super Auto) SIG-Sauer P220, but this has long been replaced. Other weapons include the 9×19mm IMI Model 39 Uzi submachine gun (sometimes in attaché case), 9×19mm H&K MP5K submachine gun (sometimes in attaché case), 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A1 Model 603 assault rifle (M16A1), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (with 10× scope), 7.62×51mm Vaime SSR Mk 2 suppressed bolt-action sniper rifle, 12.7×99mm McMillan Model 87R bolt-action sniper rifle and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun. The 5.7×28mm FN P90 personal defence weapon seems to have been adopted as well.

Special Agent Murphy, FBI

So I was watching Dog Day Afternoon with my wife the day before last. I don’t think I had actually seen the whole thing before. Most certainly I never realized that Lance Henriksen was in it – but there I am Friday watching it and there he is splattering Sal’s grey matter all over the inside of the airport limo. This is by far the youngest I’ve seen Lance in anything:


So the post for today is a Savage Worlds weapons post inspired by Special Agent Murphy of the New York Field Office, circa 1975.

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Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief’s Special

Caliber: .38 Special
Range: 10/20/40
Damage: 2d6
RoF: 1
Weight: 1.2lbs
Shots: 5rds
Cost: $200, Speedloader $8
Notes: AP1, Double-Action, Revolver
The Model 36 is a typical “snub-nosed” revolver seen in holsters of many plainclothes law enforcement officers.  Known as a “five-shot” among agents, it was an approved weapon for carry by the FBI until revolvers were finally disallowed in the mid-2000s. The stats above work for either the standard 1.875″ barrel or 3″ barrel versions.  The Model 36 was introduced by S&W in 1950, and is still in production.

Ithaca Mag-10 “Roadblocker” (Remington SP-10)

Caliber: 10 gauge
Range: 14/28/56
Damage: 3d8/2d8/1d8
RoF: 1
Weight: 11lbs
Shots: 2rds (+1 in the chamber)
Cost: $890
Notes: AP1, Shotgun, Double-Action

The Mag-10 is a semi-auto shotgun in 10 gauge, introduced in 1977, for use by police during roadblocks.  While 10 gauge never regained the popularity it had in the 19th century, the Mag-10 did see some success.  Ultimately, improvements in the 12ga. magnum were soon able to deliver comparable performance in a more mainstream caliber.  The Mag-10 was dropped by Ithaca in 1986.
The Mag-10 found new life in 1989 as the Remington SP-10 Special Purpose Magnum Shotgun.  The Their literature claims that the 10ga. offers lighter felt recoil and better patterns than 12ga. magnum.
The Mag-10/SP-10, like other shotguns, can be loaded with slugs.  A 10 gauge, 3 1/2″ slug does 2d12 at all ranges.

Colt AR15 Series Rifles and Carbines

Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Range: 24/48/96
Damage: 2d8
RoF: 1
Weight: 8lbs
Shots: 30rds (20rds available)
Cost: $500, 30rd magazine $24, 20rd magazine $16.
Notes: AP1, Semi-Auto

The AR15A2 Government Model R6550 is a semi-auto only version of the M16A2 assault rifle.  Introduced by Colt in 1985, it was intended for the civilian market and those law enforcement agencies looking for a SA M16 clone.  The 6550 looks very much like the M16A2, with the same style stock/foregrip, the improved rear sight, and the heavier A2 profile barrel.  Since the 1960s there have been hundreds of semi-auto AR-15 rifles – far too many to detail here – all with essentially the same stats.  I have listed some of the models used by Federal agents in the 1990s.

R6000 – M16 style receiver (no forward assist), fixed stock, 20″ A1 profile barrel w/ bayonet lug.
R6500 – A2 style receiver, fixed stock, 20″ A1 profile barrel w/ bayonet lug. 
R6550 – A2 style receiver, fixed stock, 20″ A2 profile barrel w/ bayonet lug.
In addition to the full size rifle, various semi-auto carbines are available as well – based on what would become the M4 carbine in 1998.  Again – they all use the same stats so I will only detail a few, commonly used versions. 
R6001 – M16 style receiver (no forward assist), 2-position aluminum stock, 16″ A1 profile barrel w/ bayonet lug. 
R6520 – A2 style receiver, 2-position fiberlite stock, 16″ A1 profile barrel w/ bayonet lug. 
R6530 – A2 style receiver, 2-position fiberlite stock, 16″ A1 profile barrel w/o bayonet lug. 
R6720 – flat-top receiver, 4-position nylon stock, 16″ A1 profile barrel w/ bayonet lug. 

Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Range: 24/48/96
Damage: 2d8
RoF: 1
Weight: 6lbs
Shots: 30rds (20rds available)
Cost: $500, 30rd magazine $24, 20rd magazine $16.
Notes:AP1, Semi-Auto

Heckler & Koch MP-5 series

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Range: 14/28/56
Damage: 2d6
RoF: 3
Weight: 6lbs (A2/A4) or 7lbs (A3/A5)
Shots: 30rds (15rds available)
Cost: $680 (A2/A3) $720 (A4/A5/N), 30rd magazine $22, 15rd magazine $11.
Notes: AP1, Auto, 3rd Burst (A4/A5 models)

In 1964, H&K began designing a family of 9mm SMGs based on the G3 battle rifle’s operating system.  The result was the most successful SMG series in history.  The German Federal Police and Border Guards adopted the MP5 family in 1966.  Following the Munich massacre the German Border Guards created GSG9, a counterterrorist team, who made the MP5 a primary weapon.  The weapon so impressed special operations units that the UK’s SAS adopted the MP5 as well for CT operations.  In 1980, the MP5 was in the hands of the SAS troopers as they rescued the hostages from the Iranian Embassy.
Since that time the MP5 has been adopted by hundreds of military and law enforcement organizations in 44 countries.  Numerous design changes and new models have been produced over the last 4 decades.  Early MP5s features a narrow “slimline” checkered foregrip and straight magazines.  Curved magazines were an early improvement, and later a wider “tropical” foregrip became standard.  Various attachments and modification are available for the MP5, including white light and laser sight mounts.  Stocks and trigger groups are standardized and may be exchanged between models.  Note: autofire trigger groups will not fit on semi-auto uppers or vice versa.

Of the many versions produced since 1966, most commonly encountered are:

MP5A2 – fixed stock, S-E-F (safe, semi, auto) trigger group, $670.
MP5A3 – telescoping stock, S-E-F trigger group, $670.
MP5A4 – fixed stock, 4-position (safe, semi, 3rd burst, auto) trigger group, $720.
MP5A5 – telescoping stock, 4-position trigger group, $720.
MP5N – US Navy version of the MP5A5 with a threaded barrel and ambidextrous selector, $720.

The MP5 is also available in a silenced version, known as the MP5SD, and a shortened machine pistol version called the MP5K.  Semi-Auto versions of the MP5 are very common in US and international law enforcement. These versions will be covered in their own entries.
In 1992 the Heckler & Koch to produced MP5A4/A5s chambered in 10mm Auto and .40 S&W.  These models are most notable for the straight, clear plastic magazines used (later magazines were opaque grey or black).  The FBI acquired a number of MP5/10s in 1994. Both lines were discontinued in 2000.
Variants of the MP5/10 and MP5/40 include:

MP5/10A2 – 10x25mm, fixed stock, four-position trigger group, $1,160.
MP5/10A3 – 10x25mm, telescoping stock, four-position trigger group $1,160.
MP5/40A2 – .40 S&W, fixed stock, four-position trigger group, $970.
MP5/40A3 – .40 S&W, telescoping stock, four-position trigger group, $970.

Caliber: 10mm Auto (MP5/10), .40 S&W (MP5/40)
Range: 20/40/80
Damage: 2d6+1
RoF: 3
Weight: 6lbs (A2) or 7lbs (A3)
Shots: 30rds
Cost: $1,160 (MP5/10) $970 (MP5/40), 30rd magazine (10mm) $23 30rd magazine (.40S&W) $22.
Notes:AP1, Auto, 3rd Burst

New Look

I’ve finished the new look for the blog – including the new title banner.  I am very happy with the way the banner came out, especially the “Savaged” DG Logo.  This is pieced together using the font “Trust This One”.  It is the same font as used in the official products, but was stretched in order to fit the new dimensions created by the additional line of text.
Changes aren’t just visual – I have also been working on a new way to figure weapon cost.  Using Modern Gun Values, works to an extent, but I doesn’t help with military grade weaponry.  There is also the fact that these prices from the mid-90′s are greatly influenced by the inflation caused by the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994 (aka Brady Bill).  This causes military style weapons, like the AR-15, to be incredibly expensive.  It is also very American centric.  By using a different method I hope to establish a base value for each weapon that can be modified by circumstances.  Thus the FBI agent who has to replace the MP-5 the deep ones ate, can do so without paying the ridiculously inflated commercial prices of the time.  The goal is to create a mathematically based formula that gives an approximately accurate value to the gun that can be modified by blackmarket or collectibility factors.  A mathematical formula provides a consistent system allowing me to add any weapon to the database – much more consistent than using the prices listed in several different gaming sources.
To begin, I am using a modified version of the cost formula found in BTRC’s Guns 3G^3.  When I’ve finished testing the equation I will edit the prior weapons posts and update the DIY file.
There are more gun profiles in the works for this month, including a concerted effort to detail weapons other than pistols.  Eventually there will be cars and other equipment as well – but that is in the future for now.

Smith & Wesson Model 29

Caliber: .44 Magnum
Range: 14/28/56
Damage:2d8
RoF: 1
Weight: 3lbs
Shots: 6rds
Cost: $760, Speedloader $11
Notes: AP1, Double-Action, Revolver

The gun forever identified with Inspector Harry Callahan.  Introduced in 1956, the Model 29 was for many years the most powerful handgun available, until supplanted by Freedom Arms .454 Casull revolver in 1983.  By the early 1970s the pistol had lost much of its glamor and was considered a curiosity, the purview of collectors and some law enforcement officers.  While working on Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood had two Model 29s built from parts for the film – the model having been dropped from the S&W line.  The resulting screen appearance greatly increased the desirability of the revolver, and the Model 29 has remained popular, and in production, ever since.
The Model 29 comes in several factory barrel lengths – stats for the 6 1/2″ barrel are above – but will also work for the 8 3/6″ and 10 5/8″ versions as well.  The 4″ and 5″ barrels use the stat block above but with a range of 12/24/48.

Beretta 92/96 series

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6
RoF: 1
Weight: 2lbs
Shots: 15rds (20rd avail.)
Cost: $490, 15rd magazine $19, 20rd magazine $24
Notes: AP1, Semi-Auto

The Model 92F/FS is the civilian model of the military M9 pistol.  The Beretta is distinct in having won three weapon trials to reach service – JSSAP in 1980, the XM9 trials in 1983 and the XM10 trials in 1988.  The Air Force adopted the Beretta 92SB-1 in small numbers following JSSAP (Joint Service Small Arms Program) but the Army remanded a rematch and organized the XM9 trials.  The updated 92F won this trial as well and became the issue weapon of the US military in 1985.  In 1988 the slide on a SEAL Team M9 fractured and hit the sailor in the face causing facial lacerations.  An investigation lead to the discovery of a few other such events, signs of stress fractures on the slides of other M9s and the procurement of the weapon was halted.  At issue was the area of the slide under the ejection port, excessive stress – caused by hot loaded ammunition – caused metal fatigue that went unnoticed by Navy armorers.  The Navy purchased the SIG-Sauer P226 for SEAL use and retrofitted an enclosed slide to the Fleet’s other M9s.  These “Dolphin” slides were soon discarded due to increased feed problems caused by the design, and P226s in SEAL service also suffered slide failures caused by the hot loaded ammunition.  In 1988, the XM10 trials were organized – and the Beretta (model 92FS) won yet again.
The 92FS differs from the earlier 92F in that a slide retention device was added.  This internal modification features a hook that catches on an enlarged hammer axis pin in the case of a slide failure – preventing it from injuring the firer.  Models without this feature (made before 1988), using P+ ammo,  may separate on a critical failure, causing d4 damage to the firer’s face or chest.  This should be a rare occurrence for well-maintained M9/92s.

Other 92 series weapons can be represented with these stats as the differences are usually minor.  The first generation Model 92 (1976-81) featured a European-type mag release on the heel of the butt, a frame mounted safety and a rounded trigger guard.  The 92S moved the safety to the left side of the slide – it was not ambidextrous.  The 92SB, as adopted by the USAF in 1980, had an ambidextrous slide mounted safety, and an American type mag release behind the still rounded trigger guard.  The 92F (initial issue M9) changed the safety to a decocking lever, added a recurved trigger guard and thicker magazine floor plate.
The Berretta 92 series was the issue weapon of numerous law enforcement bodies, most notably the LAPD.  Its popularity with LAPD officers declined following the North Hollywood Shootout – where the penetration of the 9mm round was insufficient to penetrate the bank robbers body armor.
The Model 96, chambered in .40 S&W, was introduced in 1990.

Caliber: .40 S&W
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6+1
RoF: 1
Weight: 2lbs
Shots: 10rds
Cost: $460, 10rd magazine $15
Notes: AP1, Semi-Auto

The San Francisco Police Department began issuing the Model 96D in the mid-1990s.
Full-size Beretta 92/96s are available with numerous features.  Inox versions feature stainless steel construction.  92D/96D models are double action only, may not double tap (replace the note “Semi-Auto” with “Double-Action”), cost $50 less, and lack the decocking lever and hammer spur.

Browning Hi-Power

Caliber: 9mmP
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6
RoF: 1
Weight: 2lbs
Shots: 13rds
Cost: $470, 13rd magazine $17
Notes: AP1, Semi-Auto

Based on the classic Belgian design of 1935, this commercial model, the Mark I, was introduced in 1954.  The Hi-Power was long the service pistol of Britain and the Commonwealth – and a favored weapon of the SAS until replaced by the P226 in the 1990s.  Slight design improvements were made in 1973 that led to the Mark II of the early 1980s.  Early Mark IIs featured the walnut grips pictured above.  These were replaced in production with molded polyamide in 1986 and on all Mark IIIs in 1988.  The Hi-Power features a magazine disconnect, making the weapon unusable without a seated magazine – this feature is often removed in customized examples.
From 1993 .40S&W-chambered Hi-Powers Mark IIIs became available, with a 10rd magazine capacity.

Caliber: .40 S&W
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6+1
RoF: 1
Weight: 2lbs
Shots: 10rds
Cost: $460, 10rd magazine $15
Notes:AP1, Semi-Auto

Smith & Wesson Model 4500 Series

Caliber: .45 ACP
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6+1
RoF: 1
Weight: 3lbs
Shots: 8rds
Cost: $490, 8rd magazine $14
Notes: AP1, Semi-Auto

Produced from 1988 to 1999, the 4506 was the flagship of Smith & Wesson’s third generation pistols in .45 caliber. The initial design was very similar in appearance to the 2nd generation 645, with stepped frame and recurved trigger guard. The later 4506-1 featured a slab sided frame and smoother, curved trigger guard. The construction is all stainless-steel with wrap-around grips. The slide mounted lever functions as a safety as well as a decocking lever.
The 4506 is one of the authorized pistols for LAPD officers following the North Hollywood Shootout.

DIY Stats: Firearms

Players always want more guns. They want special guns – unique guns. In many cases the gun helps define the character: A grizzled vet detective with his snub nosed .38; the retired Nam marine with his trusty M1911A1.
As a player and GM I have long collected weapons manuals for RPGs as well as real steel guns guides. Some of my most used books were Charles Ryan’s UltraModern Firearms for Millennium’s End, and Kevin Dockery’s system-non-specific Compendium of Modern Firearms: Edge of the Sword Volume 1 (sadly Volume 2 was never to be).
The pièce de résistance was BTRC’s 3G³ and More Guns.
3G³ was unique in that it allowed the player or GM to create guns using scientific formula. Any gun that existed, could have existed, or could exist in the future could be made and given stats in any number of game systems. I have spreadsheet files that trace lineage back to Windows 3.1, detailing the stats for various weapons. Over the time I have tweaked them and modified them for use in my games. When I needed stats for a new gun, I could input the weapons real world stats and the sheet would generate consistent stats in the system I was using (mostly Interlock and Fuzion). When we started playing Savage Worlds a few years ago – these charts came back out to find new, altered, life.
I found with Savage Worlds that the charts did not need to be as mired in physics as the Interlock and Fuzion charts were. After several trials and errors I settled on the system I use today. Base damage is determined by a modified DV formula from 3G³. This DV is then altered by the weapon’s barrel length to give number equating to the average damage dice roll. This base DV is also used to generate a weapon cost, also based on a modified 3G³ formula. Range was much trickier to generate – my previous charts failed to give results that did not differ significantly from those published in Savage Worlds. Rather than wholly supplant the SW stats I devised a simple chart based on weapon type, barrel length and muzzle energy to create a chart that closely follows published stats for pistols and rifles. I will note however that these charts tend to extend the range of SMGs slightly – rather than make a third chart I decided this was an acceptable compromise (the MP5 should shoot farther than the Glock).

Smith & Wesson Model 5900 Series

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6
RoF: 1
Weight: 2lbs
Shots: 14rds
Cost: $480, 14rd magazine $18
Notes: AP1, Semi-Auto

Introduced in 1989, the S&W 5900 series was the flagship of Smith & Wesson’s third generation pistol lines. The design traces its lineage back to the Model 39 pistol of 1955. It is a double action pistol, firing from a staggered column 14rd magazine. Construction of the 5906 is all stainless steel. The S&W 5903 is nearly identical, slightly lighter due to an aluminum alloy frame. Also available is the S&W 5904, featuring a blued carbon steel slide and matching alloy frame.
Users of the S&W 5906 include the Japanese Coast Guard, RCMP, NYPD and Honolulu PD among others.

Smith & Wesson Model 4000 Series

Caliber: .40 S&W
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6+1
RoF: 1
Weight: 2lbs
Shots: 11rds
Cost: $470, 11rd magazine $16
Notes: AP1, Semi-Auto

Introduced in 1990, the S&W Model 4006 was the first pistol chambered in the new .40 S&W round, it was however beaten to market by Glock’s G22. The 4006 is of stainless construction, similar in design to the 9mm S&W 5906. There is a slide mounted decocking/safety lever and the weapon cannot be fired without a magazine in place. The Model 4006 is popular with law enforcement and corrections officers, including the California Highway Patrol and Colorado State Patrol. The Atlanta PD issued the slightly lighter, aluminum framed, S&W 4003 until 2008

Glock G23

Caliber: .40 S&W
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6+1
RoF: 1
Weight: 1lbs
Shots: 13rds, (15rd availabile)
Cost: $490, 13rd magazine $18, 15rd magazine $20
Notes: AP1, Semi-Auto

Introduced in 1991, the Glock 23 is essentially a G19 chambered in .40 S&W. As a Glock design, the G23 relies on extensive internal safeties but lacks any kind of manual safety or decocking lever. The G23 fires from a 13rd magazine, but can also use the G22′s standard 15rd magazine.
In 1998, the G23 and G22 replaced the SIG-Sauer P226/228 as the FBI’s issue weapons.

Glock G18

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Range: 12/24/48
Damage: 2d6
RoF: 3
Weight: 2lbs
Shots: 17rds, (19 & 33 availabile)
Cost: $690, 17rd magazine $21, 19rd magazine $23, 33rd magazine $24
Notes: AP1, Auto

This is a machine pistol version of the Glock 17. It features similar construction and safety features. Located on the left rear of the slide is a fire selector switch: up for single shot fire; down for automatic fire. Early models did not feature the accessory rail, had a solid slide with a compensated barrel that protruded from the muzzle. The later G18C (pictured) had a standard length compensated barrel/slide combo and railed frame.
The G18 fires from a 33rd magazine, but will operate with G17standard 17rd, and “+2″ magazine (holding 19rds) that features a slightly longer floorplate.