(Shows the three Deadliest Fictional Warrior standing around a table, discussing the match up.)
"OK guys we have a very interesting match up today," Matthew said, "We have two unconventional cops going head to head."
"First is Harry Callahan. They called him Dirty Harry cause he got all the crappy assignments San Francisco had to offer," Dr. Ronald said. "He did anything he felt was justice and didn't care who hated him for doing it."
"But the man he's facing will not give in so easily either," Jesse said, "John McClane was forced into situations that he didn't want to be in but saw them through anyhow."
"Two men that have indestructible wills, this will be a great match up," Matthew said.
(Shows a tall man with blue eyes and brown hair. He's wearing a gray suit jacket, white collared shirt and tie, gray pants and black shoes. He points a huge revolver at the screen.)
Inspector Harry Callahan, San Francisco's hard nosed cop who will do anything he believes is justice.
(Shows Dirty Harry killing the Scorpio Killer with a shot to the chest with his signature revolver.)
vs.
(Shows a man with gray eyes and short brown hair. He's wearing a white tank top, black pants and tennis shoes. He points his pistol at the screen as well.)
Detective John McClane, The maverick NYPD detective who has to be the hero, cause no one else wants do.
(Shows John getting in a firefight with Hans Gruber men.)
WHO...IS...DEADLIEST?
To find out, the history of war and modern science collide, as Biomedical Scientists Matthew Roth applies 21th century technology to unlock new data on some of movies, video game, and comics greatest weapons. ER doctor Dr. Ronald Mack will assets the damage made by these dangerous weapons of war. And Computer Whiz Jesse Jacobs will input the data in the battle simulation that will determine the winner. Two of media's greatest warriors will be put into the battlefield. History will be written. But only one will be crowned:
DEADLIEST FICTIOAL WARRIOR
Welcome to the fight club, where we set up a high tech battle zone. We assembled a team of scientists, doctors, computer experts and firearms experts. All to simulate a one on one battle between two ferocious cops.
First Up, "Dirty" Harry Callahan, San Francisco's most notorious police officer who does thing his way.
Harry Callahan Stats
Circa: 1971-1976
Appearing From: Dirty Harry series
Portrayed by: Clint Eastwood
Famous Cases: The Scorpio Killer Case, Police Death Squad Case, People's Revolutionary Strike Force Case, San Paulo Murders and the Dead Pool Murders.
But on the other side of the coast, his opponent was equally determined and lethal.
Detective John McClane, The New York Police's resident maverick cop.
John McClane Stats:
Circa: 1988-1990
Appearing From: Die Hard series
Portrayed by: Bruce Willis
Famous Cases: Nakatomi Plaza Hostage Crisis, Dulles International Airport Terrorist Crisis, New York City "Simon" Bombings and the US Cyber Terrorist Attacks.
(Shows a older Asian American man with short black hair and and brown eyes. He's wearing a white t-shirt and loose blue jeans. He take a revolver and loads it with bullets.)
Representing Dirty Harry is Al Quan, Al was Harry's partner during the Dead Pool Murders. He is a expert in the weapons Harry used.
"This McClane is just a upstart, when Harry shows up, he will school him," Al said.
Harry Callahan was one of San Francisco's greatest and most notorious cops. Willing to exercise extreme force and go outside the law to do what he felt was true justice to those who would do evil.
"Now the master will put the student in his place," Al said with his arms crossed over his chest.
But our McClane expert knows in his blood that John will win.
(Shows a young man with brown hair and gray eyes, he's wearing a white tank top and black pants and shoes. He picks up a sub-machine gun and aims it.)
Representing John McClane is John McClane Jr, the son of the famous detective, he is an authority on the weapons that his father brought to the table.
"My father always seemed to be at the wrong place at the wrong time but he always came out the winner," John said with confidence.
John McClane Sr. was a maverick cop, even before his most famous cases. This NYPD and for a short time a LAPD cop was the hero, even though he normally didn't want to.
"My father will show Callahan who is deadlier," John said.
But how would the maverick cop of the NYPD fair against the SFPD's most rugged and determined Inspector.
"Right now, we have no favorites in this match up," Jesse said, "Both are equally determined and lethal warriors."
Both warriors came in with a wicked arsenal of weapons.
Harry Callahan Weapons:
S&W Model 29 revolver
Ithaca M37 Shotgun
S&W M76 Sub-Machine Gun
Switchblade
John McClane Weapons
Beretta 92FS Pistol
Remington 870 Shotgun
MP5 sub-Machine Gun
Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife
In our first series of test, both warriors will draw out their side arms. For Callahan, it is his signature sidearm:
The S&W Model 29 revolver, a .44 magnum revolver that can make anybody's day.
(Shows Callahan killing a robbery suspect with a single round to the chest with the revolver.)
Double-Action
Length: 12 inches
Weight: 50 ounces
Cartridge: .44 magnum
Clip Size: 6 rounds
"The Model 29 is a large framed revolver that fire six, .44 magnum rounds," Al said as he showed the weapon, "One shot from this, depending on where you hit, will injure or kill you."
"OK, the test we have set up for you is this," Matthew started, "We have five rooms set up, four of them have enemies while one has a innocent, kill the bad guys and spare the innocent."
"You got it," Al answered back.
With revolver already loaded up, Al took his place at first door.
"STORM THE BUILDING!" Matthew yelled.
Al kicked the door down and saw the first hostile. He took aim with the revolver and fired. The round hit the wooden target in the chest and force of the round made it go to the floor. Al then kicked the next door down and gave the second hostile the same treatment. When he kicked the next door, he spotted the innocent wood target, a picture of a woman. He simply moved past it and kicked the next door down. His next enemy took a round to the head. When he kicked the last door in, he gave the last hostile a round to the stomach. When the target went to the ground, Al simply walked up to it and gave it the last round he had in the head. With his weapon empty, Al called clear and walked back to the group who was watching his run from the kill house cameras that were mounted all over.
"I gotta say, that revolver is mean," Dr. Ronald said, "The first three targets were killed instantly, you spared the innocent, and the four got shot in the stomach before you ended his pain with crowing shot."
"I got two problems with that gun, the first is it's recoil. Once you fire it, the gun goes right near your face," John said. "The second is reload time, once you fire all six shots, you gotta reloaded it and that takes a long time."
"So you have a better weapon, I assume?" Al questioned.
"I have a weapon that fires nine more rounds and takes seconds to reload," John Jr. said.
McClane's sidearm of choice is:
Beretta 92FS Pistol, A fast firing pistol that is the standard issue side arm of the US military and countless law enforcement departments.
(Shows McClane killing one of Hans Gruber's men with three shots to the chest with the Pistol.)
Semi Automatic
Length: 8 inches
Weight: 2 pounds
Cartridge: 9x19mm
Clip Size 15 rounds
"The 92FS was a updated version of the original model," John said, "It has all the originals specs but it had better reliability in the slide, the original had blockage problems."
"OK, we have the same test waiting for you, think you can beat Al?" Matthew asked.
"I know I can beat Al," John said.
John loaded a fifteen round clip into his pistol and waited by the door.
"BOOT THE DOOR!" Matthew yelled
John kicked the door in and saw his first target. He put five rounds into the wooden target's chest. He then booted the second door down and found the innocent girl, he simply walked by her and booted the next door in. John saw the next target and put five rounds into his chest. When John busted the next door down, he gave the next dummy the same treatment as the last one. John stopped to eject his spent magazine and inserted a new one in. John busted the last door down and put seven rounds into the last targets chest. John called clear and went back to the group.
"From what I saw, you spared the innocent," Dr. Ronald said, "The hostiles are all dead with five to seven rounds into the chest.
"I can see the use in that gun, but you can get shot five times with that gun and make it," Al said, "You get shot once with Harry's gun, your dead."
"I can't deny the power of the Model 29, but I already stated my reasons for why it's not a totally reliable weapon," John said.
Callahan's Model 29 revolver or McClane's Beretta 92FS, which sidearm gives their warrior the edge.
"The Model 29 is a heavy hitter, but the 92FS give McClane more rounds and a faster reload time," Jesse said.
In Short Range Weapons, EDGE: John McClane
Now the warriors unleash their mid range weapons: shotguns. Callahan fires in with:
The Ithaca M37 Shotgun, A light weight shotgun that can clear rooms.
(Shows Callahan blowing a rapist head off with a blast from the M37.)
Pump-Action
Length: 30 inches
Weight: 6 pounds
Cartridge: 12 gauge
Clip Size: 6 rounds
"The M37 is a good shotgun," Al said, "It's light, it can be fired with both hands and shells ejects from the bottom."
"Alright, here is the test," Matthew said, "We have a gel dummy hooked up to a attack bot, you'll have three rounds, we want two shot to the chest and one in the head."
"Lets go," Al said in excitement.
Al walked up to firing line and aimed it down range.
"ACTIVATE THE ATTACK BOT!" Matthew yelled.
The attack bot came to life and came towards Al. When it came into range, Al fire his first shot and hit it in the mid chest. After pumping the gun, Al put another round in the chest of the dummy. Another pump of the gun and the last round went into the dummy's head. After that, the dummy was driven up to the group.
"Nice job Al, every single shot would kill a person instantly," Dr. Ronald said.
"It's a good weapon, but my shotgun carries more rounds," John said.
"I want to see this," Matthew said.
When it came to mid range combat, John McClane came in with:
The Remington 870, the classic shotgun used by US law enforcement
(Shows McClane killing a terrorist with a blast in the chest with the 870.)
Pump-Action
Length: 37 inches
Weight: 8 pounds
Cartridge: 12 gauge
Clip Size: 8 rounds
"The 870 is the weapon that the military and police use to clear rooms," John said, "It two pounds heavier than the M37 but holds two more rounds."
"Alright, we have the same test ready for you, so lets go," Matthew said.
John walked up to the firing line and aimed hie shotgun down range.
"ATTACK BOT ONLINE!" Matthew yelled.
The attack bot started to move towards John. When it was in range, John fired the shotgun and the round hit the chest. With a pump, aim, and pull of the trigger, the round hit the neck. John pumps the gun, aims and the last round blew the dummy's brains. After that, the dummy was driven over to the group.
"This is good shooting, all shots would kill instantly," Dr. Ronald said.
"It's a good weapon, but it's heavy and it's not ambidextrous like mine," Al said.
Callahan's M37 or McClane's Remington 870, which shotgun gives their warrior the edge.
"Both experts killed their target, and both fire the same round," Jesse said, "Both have a advantage and a weakness, so this is a draw." Jesse said.
In Mid Range Weapons, Both warriors are EVEN
Now are warriors take aim with their long range sub-machine guns, Callahan fires in with:
S&W M76 sub-machine gun, the American made version of Swedish K, used by the Navy SEAL's during the Vietnam War.
(Shows Callahan killing a murderer with the M76.)
Full Automatic
Length: 22 inches
Weight: 8 pounds
Cartridge: 9x19mm
Clip Size 36 rounds
"The M76 is a Swedish K made in America," Al said. "It fires 9mm rounds and has a thirty-six rounds magazine."
"OK Al, he have a gel dummy for you," Matthew said, "You'll get one magazine to do as much damage as possible."
Al simply nodded and loaded his weapon. He took his position at the firing line and aimed the weapon.
"FIRE!" Matthew yelled.
Al fired his M76 at the dummy. The first fifteen rounds hit the dummy right in the chest. Al then adjusted his aim and fired at the face. The 9mm rounds riddled the skull, blowing his brains out. After that, Al lowered his weapon and Dr. Ronald came in to check the damage.
"This was great shooting. The first series of bullets hit the heart area, killing him instantly," Dr. Ronald said. "The last series of bullets blew this poor guys brains out, killing him."
"Nice job Al, but I'm going to introduce you to the most famous sub-machine gun in history," John said in sarcasm.
McClane fires back with:
The MP5, the most used sub-machine gun in the history of warfare
(Shows McClane killing a terrorist with a full auto blast to the chest with the MP5.)
Semi or full automatic
Length: 21 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
Cartridge: 9x19mm
Clip Size: 30 rounds
"The MP5 is the best sub-machine gun that one can use," John said, "It fires thirty, 9mm rounds and is extremely accurate."
"OK John, we have the same test, one magazine to do as much damage as possible," Matthew said.
John nodded and loaded a magazine into his MP5. He took his place at the firing line and aims the MP5 at the dummy's head.
"FIRE!" Matthew yelled.
John fired his first fifteen rounds slam into the dummy's head. John stopped for a moment and then fired the last fifteen rounds into the dummy's head, completely devastating the head. With his job down, John lowers his weapon and lets Dr. Ronald to check his job.
"This is extremely great shooting, every round went into the head, killing him thirty times over," Dr. Ronald said.
"Hitting a still opponent is easy, but Harry will never stay still," Al retorted.
"I think your just coming up with excuses despite the evidence right here," John said back.
Callahan's M76 or McClane's MP5, which long range weapon gets the edge.
"While both experts killed their target," Jesse said. "But we saw great shooting by John and that gives his father the edge."
In Long Range Weapons, EDGE: John McClane
For our last tests, both warriors go for their special weapons, knives. Dirty Harry comes slashing in with:
The Switchblade, a knife that can be folded up and hid inside a pocket.
(Shows Harry knife fighting the Scorpio Killer.)
"The switchblade is a nice, concealable knife that can carve anything up," Al said.
"Alright, we have a gel dummy here for you to go to town on," Matthew said.
Al simply nodded and walked up to the dummy and got into his battle stance.
"ATTACK!" Matthew yelled.
With a roar, Al slashed the dummy in the neck then stabbed it a couple of times in the chest. He then finished up with a stab to the eye. After that, Al stepped back and Dr. Ronald stepped in to check the damage.
"This guy is dead several times over, neck cut open, heart stabbed and a eye shot to finish up," Dr. Ronald said.
"And remember, Harry was a great knife fighter. He got into a knife fight with the Scorpio killer," Al added in.
"So, what did your father bring in for this kind of fight," Matthew asked John.
"A very deadly and famous knife," John replied.
McClane comes back with:
The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, A British knife made famous in World War 2.
(Shows McClane stabbing one of Hans Gruber's men in the shoulder with the knife.)
"The FS fighting knife is a knife that Hans men brought with them, my father had one on him but didn't have a chance to use," John said.
"OK, we have the same test for you to run," Matthew said.
John walked up to dummy and got into a fighting stance.
"ATTACK!" Matthew yelled.
With a war cry, John stabbed the dummy one in the chest. The group noticed that John was slower than Al. John then simply stabbed the dummy right in the left eye. After that, John stepped back and Dr. Ronald stepped in to check the injuries.
"Two simple blows, one in the heart and one in the eye," Dr. Ronald said, "This man is dead."
"These are definitely lethal, but he was slow," Al said, "Harry would be doing circles around him."
"Whatever, just one stab with this and your a goner," John said.
Callahan's switchblade or McClane's FS fighting knife, which special weapon give their warrior the edge?
"Both knives did incredible damage, but this fight will go to the warrior who can fight better with his knife, so Harry takes this round." Jesse said.
In Special Weapons, EDGE: Harry Callahan.
With our testing complete, we are one step closer to seeing who is the Deadliest Fictional Warrior.
Review:
In Short Range Weapons, McClane's M92FS rapid fire and easier reload time beat out Callahan's more powerful S&W M29
EDGE: John McClane
In Mid Range Weapons, the M37 and the Remington 870 were equally deadly.
EDGE: Even
In Long Range weapons, McClane's MP5 beat out Callahan's M76
EDGE: John McClane
And in Special Weapons, Callahan's better knife fighting with the switchblade beat out McClanes FS fighting knife.
EDGE: Harry Callahan
Jesse will simulate a one on one fire fight, five thousand times. Harry Callahan or John McClane, who is the Deadliest Fictional Warrior.
Jesse hits the enter button to start the battle.
The Battle:
In a high rise building that transcends space and time, NYPD detective John McClane is walking into a conference room. He has a MP5, M870, M92FS and a FS fighting knife on him. He is wearing a white tank top and black pants and shoes. Then a tall man walks into room that John had just exited. This was SFPD Inspector Harry Callahan and he was armed with a M76, M37, S&W M29 and a switchblade. He's wearing a gray suit jacket, white collared shirt and tie, gray pants and black shoes. He heard a noise come from the conference room and went in to investigate.
When Harry came in, John spun in place and raised his MP5 and aimed it at the new man. Harry was just as quick and aimed his M76 at the John. Both men started to yell at each other to drop their weapons, but neither did. Harry decided to just drop the man and squeezed the the trigger. The M76 roared to life and sent 9mm rounds down range. John managed to drop to the ground, but not before sending some of his own 9mm rounds down range.
Both men managed to dodge the rounds fried at them. The cops were at opposite sides of a long table and took cover and fired each other. John's MP5 clicked dry and he simply let it go and drew out his M870. Harry had a half a clip in his M76 and he stood up. When John saw this, he rose and fired a blast from his shotgun. Though most of the blast went wide, some of it hit the M76 and it ruined it. Harry decide to make a tactical retreat and left the room.
John followed him out with his M870 at the ready. As he made his way into a room, a shotgun blast nearly took off McClane's head. John turned to see Callahan with his M37 and fired back. The round missed and both men exchanged shotgun blasts until both were empty. Both tossed their weapons away and drew out their side arms, the M29 and the M92FS. Callahan used a two handed grip and fired a round at McClane. John managed to side step the shot and took three shots at Callahan, who managed to hide behind a desk.
The two men exchanged fire before John decided to take a risk. He sprinted across the room and jump behind the desk Callahan was hiding behind. He cleared the desk and landed right on Callahan, but the landing caused both men to drop their sidearms. Both men got up, Callahan pulled out his switchblade and McClane pulled out his FS fighting knife. Both men circled each other and then Callahan began to slash at McClane. With the sudden rush, McClane had to back pedal and took a few stabs at Callahan, who dodged them. As they took turns at each other, Callahan managed to stab McClane in the shoulder, making McClane grunt in pain and drop his FS fighting knife.
However, McClane managed to kick Callahan away and pulled the switchblade out of him. Both men went for their side arms, with Callahan getting his first. Just as McClane got his M92FS, Callahan had him in his sights. McClane stood there, trying to figure what to do. Callahan taunted McClane, telling him that he wasn't sure if he fired five shots or six. He then asked McClane if he was lucky and McClane decided to risk it. McClane raised his pistol and at the same time Callahan pulled the trigger. Callahan was the unlucky one as his revolver clicked dry. He didn't have time to looked shocked as McClane fired his M92FS and two rounds slammed into Callahan's head. The infamous Inspector head jerked and his body fell to the ground, the rounds having killed him instantly.
McClane lowered his pistol and looked at his dead opponent. He simply grinned and said:
"Yippee-ki-yay, motherf***er ."
OVERALL WINNER: JOHN MCCLANE
"When I ran the simulation, John McClane won 2,589 battles to Harry Callahan's 2,411 battles won," Jesse said.
McClane's M92FS and MP5 proved to be his most effective weapons.
John McClane's weapon effectiveness:
Beretta 92FS Pistol- 72%
Remington 870 Shotgun- 50%
MP5 sub-Machine Gun- 58%
Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife- 46%
Dirty Harry's Switchblade was his only effective weapon but he could not secure victory.
Harry Callahan's weapon effectiveness:
S&W Model 29 revolver- 28%
Ithaca M37 Shotgun- 50%
S&W M76 Sub-Machine Gun- 42%
Switchblade- 54%
"It was no surprise that McClane won, his pistol had a faster rate of fire and easier to reload," Matthew said, "Those factors were enough to overcome the power of the M29."
"My father can adapted to any situation and overcome anything," John Jr said. "And that makes him the Deadliest Warrior."
(The last scene shows McClane lighting a cigarette and take a victorious puff from it.)
Next Time on Deadliest Fictional Warrior, watch as a ruthless serial killer go up against a cop is nothing to lose as:
(Shows a husky man with grey hair and hazel eyes. He's wearing a white dress shirt with a red tie, tan trench coat, black pants and shoes. He points a pistol at the screen.)
Scott Shelby, the infamous Origami Killer who put fear into minds of not only his victims but the city of Seattle.
(Shows Shelby killing one of his victims father with a pistol shot in the head.)
vs.
(Shows a man with brown eyes and black hair. He's wearing a white shirt and leopard style tie, black dress coat, pants and shoes. He points a machine pistol at the screen.)
Max Payne, the NYPD cop who has nothing to live for and has the highest mob body count ever.
(Shows Max killing a mobster with a full round burst from his machine pistol.)
Which one will stand victorious or be dead, in the pool of their own blood. Stay Tuned!
I DO NOT OWN DIRTY HARRY, DIE HARD OR DEADLIEST WARRIOR.