Jim Zubiena
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>He is one of the top marksmen of the United States. He already won several prestigious titles in shooting competitions. He is considered as one of the most qualified specialists of the .45 ACP Pistol. His abilities impressed so much the writer & director Michael Mann, that he decided to give him his first break as an actor in Miami Vice (in which Zubiena played an Argentinian hitman in the espisode Hit List) and in Manhunter (in which he also served as weapon handler).
http://www.thegunzone.com/software/zubiena2.html
Just listened to Michael Mann's commentary on Manhunter where he identified him and realized I recognized him from Miami Vice. Sounds pretty based. What does /k/ think of him?
>>30203002
I really liked the diveristies of hollywood armories during this time. Now tis all shitty beretta, hk, glock crap.
>Zubiena has been recognized for the speed and accuracy in which he handles a 1911A1, showing the Mozambique technique in "Calderone's Return (Part I)". His handling of firearms in the episode was NOT rehearsed, but rather a demonstration of his actual abilities, and the footage has been used for training in law enforcement and intelligence officer firearms handling. Of particular note is the method with which he handles his Ruger AC556 assault rifle during his attempt on Crockett's life at the end of "Calderone's Return (Part I)". Zubiena struggled to maintain what he considered a realistic degree of accuracy due to the high recoil that resulted from firing on full-auto for extended periods, and so to compensate he gripped the rifle's heat shield from above to help steady the barrel. Also during this scene, after firing three 30 round magazines, the blank adaptor fitted on the AC556 heated up to a degree causing it to come loose. It was propelled from the barrel at considerable speed directly towards the camera crew shooting the action; fortunately they were protected by a thick perspex screen. Zubiena, however, was not so lucky, as the adapter ricocheted off of the screen and struck him in the left collar bone. The force of the impact spun him around and knocked him to the ground. He suffered no long-term injuries, but had the adaptor struck him somewhere else, he could have been seriously hurt.
>>30203051
>diversity of hollywood armories
>basically a trillion variants of the 1911 and maybe some revolvers scattered around
>I'm sure you're aware that Michael Mann is a visual freak... the SPAS 12 was, indeed, an imposing looking shotgun. I think it was the first to include heat handguards and the such. It's marketing problems stemmed from them jamming too much and the word getting out. Also, that stock extension hurt like hell under actual firing of live ammo. As soon as it was handed to me I knew there was a neat trick to use with the gun. If you look at the sequence you'll see that I put my hand on top of the shotgun, palm down, therefore minimizing muzzle flip for repeated shots. Tough to do that without a handguard, though. Barrel gets too hot on my Benelli. Of course, hip shooting a shotgun is an "acquired" taste that takes much practice... but then blanks don't show misses do they!?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsKj6RGQ2VM
>>30203241
Inventor of the modern tacticool 'scan your peripheral' movement.
>>30203120
SPAS 12, HK, Calico, M16s, Ar15s, UZIs, Rugers, you name it it was in an 80s movie
>>30203103
>The force of the impact spun him around and knocked him to the ground
And they say 5.56 isn't a man killer.
>>30203387
Then the idiots banned most of those weapons in California.
>>30203002
>He is considered as one of the most qualified specialists of the .45 ACP Pistol
I consider myself an expert on "The 9mm Pistol", too.
Almost as good as I am with the ".223 rifle"
>>30203472
back then the ".45" was synonymous with muh 1911
>>30203425
BUT GAVE EXEMPTIONS FOR HOLLYJEW
REEEEEEEEEEEEEE
>>30203002
>off by two
>>30203002
>Just listened to Michael Mann's commentary on Manhunter where he identified him and realized I recognized him from Miami Vice.
My nigga. I was actually listening to the 'Manhunter' commentary myself tonight and when I heard him mention Jim Zubiena's name I then knew I recognized him as the FBI weapons guy.
If you read this you mustbuy a 10mm and linen pants
