History GunsOfFiction / HandgunsMToZ

* The Peacekeepers in ''Film/TheHungerGamesCatchingFire'' and ''[[Film/TheHungerGamesMockingjay Mockingjay]]'' use white-painted [=CP1=]s.

* In ''Film/HowILiveNow'' when the GreatOffscreenWar is nearly upon the residence she and her cousin are staying at, Daisy pilfers a [=P226R=] from the house and escapes into the British countryside. Se carries it with her for the remainder of the film.

** The fan-film ''WebVideo/FindMakarov: Operation Kingfish'' depicts Price as using a P226 during his LastStand.

* It's pretty much the default sidearm of every single Japanese officer in ''ComicBook/{{Commando}}'' stories.

* ''Film/{{Commando}}''. Sully carries an ASP 9 based on the Model 39, which he uses to kill mall security guards.

* J.J. and a terrorist fight over an M17 in one of the first fights in ''Film/Interceptor2022'', which ends with the terrorist taking the slide off and J.J. [[EyeScream gouging out his eye with the frame]].

* J.J. and a terrorist fight over an M17 in one of the first fights in ''Film/{{Interceptor}}'', which ends with the terrorist taking the slide off and J.J. [[EyeScream gouging out his eye with the frame]].

* Otto carries a suppressed P5 in ''Film/AFishCalledWanda''.

* One is used by Agent Paul Smecker in ''Film/TheBoondockSaints'', possibly the same gun used in the aforementioned ''Romeo + Juliet''.
* One is used by Jason Bourne in the 2002 ''Film/TheBourneIdentity''.
* One appears in ''Film/TheHumanCentipede''.

* This is the weapon used to [[spoiler:shoot Henry Jones]] in ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade.''

* Dee Dee [=McCall=] in the earlier seasons of the TV cop series ''Series/{{Hunter}}''.

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* ''VideoGame/{{Siren}} 2'' features the Minebea P9 as its most common handgun, owing to its use in reality as the Japan Self Defense Force's sidearm.

It came in two generations: the first, introduced in 1999, included the [=SP2340=], available in .357 SIG and .40 S&W, and standard and compact versions of the [=SP2009=] (pictured here) in 9x19mm. This generation lasted only a couple years and was quickly replaced in 2002 with a second-generation [=SP2022=], which included a Picatinny rail on the dust cover and a redesigned trigger guard, and was available in a full-size variant in all three calibers and a compact version in 9mm. This version was apparently named as such because it was designed for a French police contract - their initial purchase of 250,000 pistols was, according to Wikipedia, the largest single order for service handguns since UsefulNotes/WorldWarII - where it was intended to see use for 20 years.

As of 2023, the [=SP2022=] is still listed on SIG Sauer's website but is only found under the "Other Models" section, no longer having its own dedicated webpage. Rumors currently circulate that SIG is planning to discontinue the model soon thanks to having shifted focus to the existing P220 series for hammer-fired pistols and the newer P320 for less expensive polymer-frame handguns, though the French police evidently plan to keep using the [=SP2022=] beyond the initial twenty years as they made another purchase of the pistols in 2018 (though with a purchase price of around 250,000 euros, this would be enough for only around 1,000 pistols, much smaller than the initial massive buy). The SP2022 is also a popular choice for several other police forces as well, in use with groups like Bulgaria's military police, the Colombian National Police, and Portugal's Republican National Guard and Public Security Police.

* John Smith in ''Film/MrAndMrsSmith'' uses both a P220 and a P229.

The SIG Pro was SIG-Sauer's first attempt at a polymer-frame handgun, developed late in TheNineties by its American branch in Exeter, New Hampshire. Compared to the later and more famous P320, the Pro much more closely resembles the preceding P220 series, sharing the same hammer-fired operation and control arrangement of a decocker with no safety outside of limited variants and, despite its polymer frame, offering the option of interchangeable grip panels (albeit using proprietary wraparound panels rather than sharing those of its metal-framed predecessor). It was marketed as a lightweight, compact and cheaper alternative to the "legacy" P220 and 226 derivatives. It came in two generations: the first, introduced in 1999, included the SP 2340, available in .357 SIG and .40 S&W, and standard and compact versions of the SP 2009 (pictured here) in 9x19mm. This generation lasted only a couple years and was quickly replaced in 2002 with a second-generation SP 2022, which included a Picatinny rail on the dust cover and a redesigned trigger guard, and was available in a full-size variant in all three calibers and a compact version in 9mm. This version was apparently named as such because it was designed for a French police contract - their initial purchase of 250,000 pistols was, according to Wikipedia, the largest single order for service handguns since UsefulNotes/WorldWarII - where it was intending to see use for 20 years. As of 2022 none of the variants are still listed on SIG-Sauer's website, having shifted focus to the existing P220 series for hammer-fired pistols and the newer P320 for less expensive polymer-frame handguns, though the French police evidently plan to keep using the SP 2022 beyond the initial twenty years, as they made another purchase in 2018. The SP 2022 is also a popular choice for several other police forces as well, in use with groups like Bulgaria's military police, the Colombian National Police, and Portugal's Republican National Guard and Public Security Police.

Like the Glock[[note]]This isn't S&W's first attempt to compete with the Glock; their earlier Sigma series attempted to directly compete as well, but suffered from design issues like an extremely long trigger pull and was a little ''too'' similar to its rival; many parts were actually interchangeable with the Glock 17. The inevitable lawsuit from Glock led to changes in the design and a large settlement paid to Glock. The Sigma line eventually evolved into the SW VE & then the current SD VE line since S&W wasn't interested in paying continued royalties.[[/note]], the M&P semiautomatic pistol is made from polymer, and is striker-fired, with no manual safety (an optional manual safety was later released as an accessory in 2009). The weapon was designed with ergonomics and customization in mind, with an accessory rail, ambidextrous slide stop, and a reversible grip-mounted magazine release. One notable improvement the M&P has over the Glock is that disassembly does not require a pull of the trigger -- something that has been the cause of quite a few unintended discharges with Glocks.

The M&P comes in multiple versions, varying in size and capacity. Available chamberings include 9x19mm Para, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and .45 ACP. The single-stack M&P variant meant for concealed carry is known as the Shield. Since its debut in April 2012, the M&P Shield has become one of S&W's most successful products and one of the most popular concealed carry pistols in America, reaching 1 million sales in November 2015 and hitting 3 million sales in June 2019.

* Somewhat common in the early ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'' games, starting with the original game's expansion pack ''United Offensive'' adding it to replace the apparently-stolen Luger pistols the Soviets had to use in the base game. ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty2'' makes use of the earlier TT-30, while ''[[VideoGame/CallOfDutyWorldAtWar World at War]]'' goes back to the 33 as a frequent sidearm in the Russian campaign and the second-to-last sidearm unlocked in multiplayer, also making a brief appearance alongside a flashlight in the "Project Nova" flashback mission of ''[[VideoGame/CallofDutyBlackOps Black Ops]]''. After an absence of several years it returned for ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyVanguard'' [[AKA47 as the "RATT"]].

* Somewhat common in the early ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'' games, starting with the original game's expansion pack ''United Offensive'' adding it to replace the apparently-stolen Luger pistols the Soviets had to use in the base game. ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty2'' makes use of the earlier TT-30, while ''[[VideoGame/CallOfDutyWorldAtWar World at War]]'' goes back to the 33 as a frequent sidearm in the Russian campaign and the second-to-last sidearm unlocked in multiplayer, also making a brief appearance alongside a flashlight in the "Project Nova" flashback mission of ''[[VideoGame/CallofDutyBlackOps Black Ops]]''.

** A Commemorative Edition shows up in the hands of James Bond in ''Film/QuantumOfSolace'', which he grabs from General Medrano's hotel room in the finale. A production still of Daniel Craig holding one was later modified for use as the cover for ''VideoGame/BloodStone''.
* Used by Michael Caine in ''Film/GetCarter''.

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* Emil Blonsky's sidearm in ''Film/TheIncredibleHulk2008'' is a [=P226R=].
* In ''Film/HowILiveNow'' when the GreatOffscreenWar is nearly upon the residence she and her cousin are staying at, Daisy pilfers a P226 from the house and escapes into the British countryside. Se carries it with her for the remainder of the film.
* In ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'', a few SIG Sauer [=P226R=]s are seen, most notably by one of [[Comicbook/LexLuthor Lex's]] {{Mooks}}, who shoots Comicbook/{{Batman}} point-blank in the back of the head with one, although Bruce is saved by his armored cowl.
* Film/SpeedRacer uses one to threaten Cruncher Block.

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* A P220 is John [=McClane's=] main weapon for the first half of ''Film/LiveFreeOrDieHard''.

* Officers Ann Lewis and Alex Murphy of ''Film/RoboCop1987'' are shown using [=P226s=], as are many other officers; ''[=RoboCop=]'' was in fact one of the first films to prominently feature the weapon (following ''Film/RamboFirstBloodPartII'' in 1985 and ''Film/ShortCircuit'' in '86; this was at least the first to actually have a P226 fired on-screen).

* Also appears in ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyGhosts'' as one of the Ghosts' sidearms.
** The fan-film ''WebVideo/FindMakarov: Operation Kingfish'' depicts Price as using a P226 during his LastStand.
* Former Irish Defence Minister Willie O'Dea infamously got himself in trouble with [[http://www.indymedia.ie/attachments/nov2005/makemyday.jpg this photo]] of himself pointing a P226 at cameras.

* A P226 appears in ''VideoGame/{{PAYDAY 2}}'', as the [[AKA47 Signature .40]]. Attaching the Two-Tone Slide mod turns it into a P226 Equinox.

* In ''Film/HowILiveNow'' when the GreatOffscreenWar is nearly upon the residence she and her cousin are staying at, Daisy pilfers a P226 from the house and escapes into the British countryside. Se carries it with her for the remainder of the film.
* A modified P226 E2[[labelnote:*]]Enhanced Ergonomics[[/labelnote]] variant appears in ''Series/KamenRiderAmazons'' as the standard sidearm of Nozama Peston Service mercenaries. It is depicted as a handgun outfitted with electroshock rounds for use against Amazon monsters.
* Reese in ''Series/PersonOfInterest'' uses a [=P226R=]. [[ImplacableMan Hersh]] uses a sporterized X-Five model.
* In ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'', a few SIG Sauer [=P226R=]s are seen, most notably by one of [[Comicbook/LexLuthor Lex's]] {{Mooks}}, who shoots Comicbook/{{Batman}} point-blank in the back of the head with one, although Bruce is saved by his armored cowl.

* The [=P226R=] shows up in ''VideoGame/{{Battlefield 4}}'' as a well-balanced starting sidearm, and is available for purchase in ''VideoGame/BattlefieldHardline'' for the Operator class.
* A P226, misidentified as the smaller P228, is the first handgun available in ''VideoGame/AfraidOfMonsters: Director's Cut''. It's the strongest of the 9mm handguns, though it gets the lowest capacity in return (13 shots compared to 15 for the Beretta and 20 for the Glock).
* The [=P226=] is a 3-star handgun in ''VideoGame/GirlsFrontline''. As a reference to the weapon's adoption by Navy [=SEALs=], she carries a seal plushie everywhere. She is very prideful, often boasting of her "elite" status and perceived superiority over [=M9=].
* In the ''VideoGame/{{Gungrave}}'' anime, a [[GunsAkimbo pair]] of P226s is Brandon Heat's preferred weapons when he becomes a hitman for the Millenion organization.

* ''Literature/EightySixEightySix'' details that Spearhead Squadron uses 9mm pistols as their personal sidearms, which the anime depicts as the P226. Further confirmed in the light novels which specify that the pistols are double-action hammer fired, lack safeties, and use double column magazines with a 15 round capacity.

* Film/SpeedRacer uses one to threaten Cruncher Block.