Just as real guns such as Rambo’s AK-47 and James Bond’s Walter PPK have become central to the iconography of the screen hero, so have their fictional counterparts.

Sci-fi universes range from recognizable extensions of our own world to far-flung galaxies that stretch the limits of the imagination. And as in our world, weapons are an important part of the imagery.

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Through a combination of crafty design and visual storytelling, filmmakers have often made fake weapons that earn real affection from viewers. Here are a few of the most striking examples of made-up movie guns that cinephiles and gun enthusiasts alike can rally around.

Auto 9 (“Robocop,” 1987). When murdered Detroit cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) was reborn as cybernetic police officer Robocop, he lost most of his humanity but gained a few high-tech perks. And perhaps most notable was the “Auto 9,” a gigantic burst-fire handgun stored in a compartment in Robocop’s right leg. It was combined with a digital targeting system — and he used the Auto 9 to kill dozens of criminals, and even karmically shot a would-be rapist in the groin while the bad guy used his victim as a human shield. “Look at that f*****g gun!” said an observer as Robocop used the Auto 9 to shred whole targets to pieces.

In reality, the Auto 9 was a modified Beretta 93R, a 9 mm machine pistol capable of firing three-round bursts. For the film, movie armorers added an enormous compensator, as well as plastic grips and taller sights, to make the gun larger and more futuristic in appearance.

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While the actual Beretta 93R lacks the enormous size of its fictional screen counterpart, it’s still a nifty little gun capable of filling the air with lead in no time — which is why you won’t find it in stores. (go to page 2 to continue reading)[lz_pagination]