The Book of Eli (2010) HK 45

The Book of Eli (2010)
Denzel Washington as Eli
Heckler & Koch HK45 - .45 ACP

Besides wielding a takedown bow and cut-down Remington shotgun, Denzel Washington relied on this well-worn Heckler and Koch HK45 semi-automatic pistol as backup in tough situations.  As with his character Eli's shotgun, Denzel Washington wrapped the grip area of this pistol with tape for better traction when firing.  Hollywood prop masters also artificially aged this pistol by burnishing the metal slide and barrel to give the appearance of a sidearm that had survived 30 years of infrequent care and maintenance after civilization ended.  Washington performed all his own stunt work for this film, including firing hundreds of blank rounds in mock cinematic battles.

Loaned by Cinema Weaponry - Mike Papac