Ep 3. Silencing Terry

In Hollywood Weapons season 4 episode 3, titled "Silencing Terry," the expert duo of Terry Schappert and Larry Zanoff turn their attention to some of the most thrilling scenes from Hollywood's action movies. The show features the two old friends trying to recreate some of the most iconic moments from popular films, testing the weapons and tactics used by the heroes and villains in these movies.

The episode begins with Schappert and Zanoff looking into a scene from the classic movie, "Road House". The scene involves Terry Funk's character Jimmy being stabbed in the stomach with a knife before being silenced using a modified shotgun. The team discusses the technical aspects of the scene, including how the stunt and the weapon used could be effectively deployed in real-life situations. Zanoff then carries out a live demonstration of the shotgun's capabilities and explains some of the modifications made to the weapon to make it ready for the movie.

Next up is the hit movie, "Death Wish", where Schappert and Zanoff explore the scene where Paul Kersey (played by Charles Bronson) uses a stolen.32 caliber Smith & Wesson to exact vigilante justice. The team examines the gun and its specifications while also addressing the common question regarding the functionality of a suppressor to completely silence its sound. They then test a similar type of pistol to see if it performs the same way as the one used in the film and shed light on the claims of suppressors having the ability to eliminate all sound.

The episode also revisits another classic movie, "Dirty Harry", where the titular character is known for his iconic.44 Magnum Smith & Wesson revolver. Schappert and Zanoff analyze the gun's performance, and they discuss how the movie made the weapon more famous than it may have been otherwise. They also investigate the effects of the .44 Magnum's powerful recoil and determine whether the pistol's immense firepower is enough to cause as much damage as it appears in the movies.

Towards the end of the episode, the hosts touch on a scene from the movie "Collateral". The scene features Tom Cruise's character, Vincent, using a Mannlicher L22A1 carbine equipped with a suppressor to take out his targets silently. Schappert and Zanoff take a deep dive into the specifics of how suppressors work and whether they have the ability to silence the sound of firing a gun. They then test the weapon being fired without the suppressor to determine how much sound would escape without any modifications.

Throughout the episode, Terry Schappert's extensive combat experience helps to provide an in-depth analysis of the scenes' context, the weapons' capabilities, and the proper ways of handling firearms in real-life scenarios. Meanwhile, Larry Zanoff's expertise in the entertainment industry tackles the technical aspects of making weapons and modifying them for films to achieve the desired effects.

"Silencing Terry" is an informative and entertaining episode that showcases the expertise of the two hosts while providing insight into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating the thrilling moments that make movies so unforgettable. The show seeks to separate fact from fiction and dispel some of the myths around Hollywood firearms, while also exploring the parts that are grounded in reality. It's an episode that treats fans to an exciting discussion of famous weapons used in some of Hollywood's most action-packed movies.