For anyone wondering, Jim Zubiena cleared up a few things about this scene himself. He said he dropped the magazine and cleared the weapon so nobody could use it on him as he left, and that forensics at the time were unable to get useable prints from gloves.
Miami Vice and Castle are the best cop shows, hands down. All the rest have declined in quality, usually because they start to focus on mimicking real-life issues too much, or at least trying too hard to do so, and when the actors of awesome characters leave.
@@speabody Crockett's .45s and one of the 9mm's sounds are still so good to date, though. All they'd need to sound better is to be louder and have an echo.
@@blowintress18 , they were basically using Jim Zubiena and that video to show that action beats reaction in a gunfight. And, I still remember the lesson, thirty years later! So it worked!
I just started watching it. The pilot is better than most present-day action movies. Most episodes are your basic buddy cop action shows. But there are some gems so far.
@1988ZER,You will not be disappointed.As with most good shows,it gets better and better as you become familiar with both the lead and side characters.Some real tear-jerker episodes,too.And a few awesome vengeance/justice episodes.Sometimes those are the same thing.
Jim Zubiena is a real professional. He was in Michael Mann's Manhunter, he gives Graham the liquid telfon ammo. Plus anybody known where the front of the building is from? Scarface 1983 Frank Lopez place.
Could not believe my eyes, had to rewind and watch many times; first, to determine if this movement was enhanced, and after that, I watched in sheer shock & awe of this incredible draw!!
Just watched this episode and his gun work jumped off the tv at me. Holy crap. Had to look him up. I assumed he was a pro...then I saw that he was in other stuff and assumed he was an actor that put in some serious serious time at the range...and then I discovered he was an instructor. Dang. One of the best, most legit, slickest film shoots ever...just behind Tom Cruise's double down in Collateral. But then about 10 minutes later he freehands a bull-barreled rifle to try and snipe Crockett....that was a little disappointing after being thoroughly amazed by his handywork with a concealed pistol. Can't win them all.
Apparently his weird "hand over the top" shooting is because he was required to magdump a ton of ammo at full auto and even with blanks the AC556 wasn't very controllable unless he held it down with his hand. He does the same with the SPAS-12 because it was so uncomfortable to shoot with the stock.
If I remember right, this was a faithful recreation of an actual shooting incident that happened in Miami at that time. This clip was even used as a law enforcement training aid. They actually recreated real shootings several times during the run of the show.
@@sitdowndogbreath I know about cocaine cowboys but like what specific case was Michael man referencing. like i's scowering Miami cocaine wars news pieces for a project I'm working on so.
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.
@@SpartacusColo It was already obviously too late to save that employer, so I imagine the next best thing would be to take his killer alive, at least long enough to "persuade" him to spill the beans on who was behind the hit.
1:18 notice how the hitman only pulls out his gun as soon as the officer looks to his right for a split second. The pro was just waiting for the rookie to slip up.
For sure, Cruise trained well for his role but you can see the distinct difference from someone who does it part time vs someone who is devoted to the craft
Tom Cruise in Collateral showed the same amount of proficiency in the quick draw scene and hit two targets. He trained incredibly hard to be able to perform that well.
He was also too high strung and not in control of the situation. The assassin dictated the encounter. He slowly, slowly put down the shotgun and controlled the pace of the action.
@@sitdowndogbreath Can he be blamed though? Very, very few people are so fast that all you have to do is take your eyes off them for a second or two and you're dead meat.
@@Arbeedubya Pre assault indicators. This guy has gloves on and this clearly is not his first rodeo. He also shows zero fear of the guy in the yellow shirt. All red flags that the killer is not your average joe.
Jim Zubiena is certainly an expert with firearms. But the camera was undercranked to create the illusion of an even faster draw than he (or anyone else) could do. It is SO obvious if you look at how fast his shirt tail lowers back down. Or maybe it's an expert, too... Another fact proving I am right: Jim himself said he performed the drill in 1.3 seconds when the scene was filmed. But if you time the scene with a stopwatch, you'll find the drill takes 0.65 seconds in the show. Because the camera was undercranked by 50% when the scene was filmed, making the drill look twice as fast when played back at the normal frame rate of 23.97 frames per second. I am an experienced shooter and a retired film editor.
Interesting Factiod: The actor who played the bodyguard in the yellow sweater who got killed in this scene was hired for this small, speaking role because of his close resemblance to what singer George Michael looked like, back in the 1986 era.
@@fred_derf_ I'd like to know too. What's the deal? Did Mann hate Wham!'s and George Michael's music so much that he wanted to "kill" him if only symbolically? Can't say as I'd blame him though.
Un asesino profesional, muy hábil y experto...Le encantaban las rosquillas. Irónicamente fue una rosquilla la que lo delató e hizo que Sony lo descubriera . Sin embargo de no haber sido así, fácilmente habría acabo con los Crockett's esa noche
Because Jim himself said so in an interview about shooting that scene and even Mike said so himself that Jim told him make sure you have everything ready because it will only take one scene . So according to you two bozos there's supposedly another interview somewhere out there. 😅😅😅
At 0.25 playback speed, I counted three shots from the pistol. I don't know why he cleared the weapon afterwards, why he left his latex gloves at the crime scene or what that strange lanyard was around the young police officer's left foot.
Cleared the weapon because he was leaving it and didn't want it to be easily used against him. Left the gloves because if they were on him the powder residue could tie him to the scene, and DNA wasn't a thing back then. The wires were on the guy getting shot for the squibs the went off to show where he got shot.
@@narcisist83 the shooter was a competition shooter and cleared the gun out of habit. I think they got this on the first take so they stuck with this one. We also used this as the first video in our police firearms transition training for revolver to Sigs.
@@narcisist83 spot on with the tactics. Zubedia already figured if this cop ran up to bust him then other cops were close to back him up, why leave evidence on you and risk being captured in the roadblock or dragnet that closes in on the area? Just dump everything right there and escape the area clean with nothing on you to attract anyone's attention.
Excalibur01 AIWB has never been cool. It is a dangerous way to carry. Having a gun pointed at your Femoral artery and (if you’re a male) your junk is a really bad idea.
Adam It’s a non-issue, guns don’t just “go off” and it is no more dangerous than any other method of carry so long as you follow proper gun handling procedures.
@@paulw.9015 What makes this clip so awesome is that sub one second pistol draw from the appendix carry position was real and still impressive to this day. It's so fast it looks effortless or fake, but it's pure skill/experience from the show's firearms advisor at the time, Jim Zubiena.
What made this guy so creepy is he looks like a total geek at first glance. Not at all the classic tall big, scary, Hollywood hitman. That makes him that more fearsome when he shows his skills.
Guys like that often go through life getting teased, licked on and underestimated. So, it makes sense some of them will train and become proficient in some type of “skill.” Bullies of the world 🌎- it might be wise to re-read my first sentence.
For anyone wondering, Jim Zubiena cleared up a few things about this scene himself. He said he dropped the magazine and cleared the weapon so nobody could use it on him as he left, and that forensics at the time were unable to get useable prints from gloves.
Also notice how he never once takes his eyes off the threat.
On the shooting USA interview, he also said that his speed shooting blanks was slightly faster than he could safely fire live ammo.
The boogeyman may fear John Wick, but John Wick checks under his bed for Jim Zubiena
Lol
Jim is a trained assassin
Both are trained killers
Except Wick is fictional...
@@JuniorWarrior4ChristKeanu Reeves is an actor, you moronic little teenager 😂
The speed he pulled the side arm out, aimed and fired was incredible
Being a man has its perks esp a grown one faster stronger smarter can’t wait
That was straight up military stuff!
@@joelsims98that’s way above military skills
@@gumps1986He was a competitive shooter for many years.
Appendix carry for the win.
Miami Vice's version of Michael Myers. Never talks and gets a synth theme.
If a guy is smiling at you and wearing shooting glasses in the middle of a Florida sunny day ...
Yeah I've done that to people down here like back off to
RUN
Smile back and walk away... De-ass the area.
I remember when I was a kid my dad told me if I ever saw a guy wearing yellow sunglasses, run. It all makes sense now.
rubber gloves, no prints
Michael Mann always puts realism over all other things, tha same was in Heat as it was in Collateral, he strives for excellence.
Also, "Thief"
the police use that bit out of heat for training video but i think its just an excuse for them to show a good movie to other people on the force
Except those gunshots at the end sound Hollywood, not Mann
Miami Vice and Castle are the best cop shows, hands down. All the rest have declined in quality, usually because they start to focus on mimicking real-life issues too much, or at least trying too hard to do so, and when the actors of awesome characters leave.
@@speabody Crockett's .45s and one of the 9mm's sounds are still so good to date, though. All they'd need to sound better is to be louder and have an echo.
They showed this scene in firearms classroom instruction when I was at the DEA Academy.
Are they even authorized to do that
sitdowndogbreath They showed us a number of real shootouts, and also good tactics used in shows or movies while I was in the police academy as well.
@@blowintress18 , they were basically using Jim Zubiena and that video to show that action beats reaction in a gunfight. And, I still remember the lesson, thirty years later! So it worked!
People who are so impressed by Tom Cruise's gunwork in Collateral should watch this. I swear to God they'd have orgasms.
Same at FLETC circa 1997
This assassin was really cool. And this was always one of my top 3 Miami Vice episodes. Incredible drama. Great action. Somewhat plausible.
I just started watching it. The pilot is better than most present-day action movies. Most episodes are your basic buddy cop action shows. But there are some gems so far.
@1988ZER,You will not be disappointed.As with most good shows,it gets better and better as you become familiar with both the lead and side characters.Some real tear-jerker episodes,too.And a few awesome vengeance/justice episodes.Sometimes those are the same thing.
It cracks me up that he finishes by dropping the magazine and cycling the slide. You can tell he is a competition shooter.
That's true but he also did it so nobody could grab it to shoot him in the back while he ran
Ages before John Wick we had Jim Zubiena in Miami Vice
Jim Zubiena is a real professional. He was in Michael Mann's Manhunter, he gives Graham the liquid telfon ammo. Plus anybody known where the front of the building is from? Scarface 1983 Frank Lopez place.
He was in Wonder Years too 😉
Lopez place indeed, good eyes.
So cool!
Where is it i nreal life? it not Lopez villa?
@@jeshkam That would have been a dark episode if Jim Zubiena had been the same hitman on The Wonder Years!
I still remember that specific scene all these years later - The Mozambique!
Could not believe my eyes, had to rewind and watch many times; first, to determine if this movement was enhanced, and after that, I watched in sheer shock & awe of this incredible draw!!
Napoleon Dynamite is quick with the gun
Pedro offers you his protection.
If my limo driver picks me up wearing yellow shooters - not getting in bro.
I just watched this episode this evening and this scene is amazing! I love seeing actual shooters on film like this.
Just watched this episode and his gun work jumped off the tv at me. Holy crap. Had to look him up. I assumed he was a pro...then I saw that he was in other stuff and assumed he was an actor that put in some serious serious time at the range...and then I discovered he was an instructor. Dang. One of the best, most legit, slickest film shoots ever...just behind Tom Cruise's double down in Collateral. But then about 10 minutes later he freehands a bull-barreled rifle to try and snipe Crockett....that was a little disappointing after being thoroughly amazed by his handywork with a concealed pistol. Can't win them all.
Apparently his weird "hand over the top" shooting is because he was required to magdump a ton of ammo at full auto and even with blanks the AC556 wasn't very controllable unless he held it down with his hand. He does the same with the SPAS-12 because it was so uncomfortable to shoot with the stock.
I think he trained Tom Cruise for that part
@@paulw.9015 No. Mick Gould - Formed SAS did that. ua-cam.com/video/H8-P8sJNHk0/v-deo.html
I rate this higher than Cruise's work in Collateral, though that was pretty impressive too.
His name is Jim Zubenia. World Champion Competitive IDPA Shooter
This is why you always tip your Uber driver
He handles that 1911 like a God.
The 1911 is hands down the best gun to carry, followed by the glock. Best guns ever! And Thank you for your service in the DEA.
@@player4life11111 You're welcome. But... how did you know?
@@duncanidaho2130 I saw your earlier comment in the posts. Sorry, didnt mean to come off as a scary person.
@@duncanidaho2130 He's right behind you.
Why did it only have 3 shots?
This guy taught my first CCW class 🙂
Damn he had a Spas-12 as well! No doubt it was the 80’s in South Florida! Good Day Everyone!
Those things cost big money nowadays!
If I remember right, this was a faithful recreation of an actual shooting incident that happened in Miami at that time. This clip was even used as a law enforcement training aid. They actually recreated real shootings several times during the run of the show.
Wow
what shooting?
@@smokyondagrass2353cocaine cowboys baby
@@sitdowndogbreath I know about cocaine cowboys but like what specific case was Michael man referencing. like i's scowering Miami cocaine wars news pieces for a project I'm working on so.
He resembled more like Bob Ross than a killer. Now that's what makes him terrifying.
He looks like guy from Taxi Driver, who was co worker of the office girl.
@@MichalBreslau - Albert Brooks?
I thought he had a cool look
Bob Ross had a soothing voice while the Argentinian assassin didn't utter a single word.
He will plug happy little trees all over your body.
Because of this scene, I always practice The Mozambique!
Because of this scene I always speed unload the gun and set it on the chest of anyone I shoot. Then just run away.
🤣🤣🤣🤣@@yourtube5932
@@yourtube5932 and leave your gloves at the scene of the crime
Never took his eyes off his target, and that sub second draw was technical af.
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.
one of my favorite episodes
Damn, that was a fast pull.
The cop in yellow was too amped up to notice the killer sizing him up and giving him the "you aint' gonna be a problem" look until it was too late.
Wasnt a cop. Its was the other bodyguard that was in the bathroom
@@Trailrated92 I missed that. Thanks
@@Trailrated92 Shouldn't a bodyguard be shooting at the threat to his employer? It looks like he is trying to affect an arrest.
@@SpartacusColo It was already obviously too late to save that employer, so I imagine the next best thing would be to take his killer alive, at least long enough to "persuade" him to spill the beans on who was behind the hit.
@@SpartacusColo Kill in cold blood?
He set up a tactical course for us when I was stationed at Ft Benning, it was when I was an Infantry Recon Scout Spc.
No matter how many times I replay the quick-draw, it's still a lot to process. It's like watching dead eye in real-time, that's freaking insane!
Too bad he doesn't say a single word during the episode, this guy's voice is as badass as his gun handling.
You can hear his voice in Manhunter since he plays the officer that provides Will Graham with Glaser safety slugs, but you probably knew that already.
Actions speak louder than words.
1:18 notice how the hitman only pulls out his gun as soon as the officer looks to his right for a split second. The pro was just waiting for the rookie to slip up.
1:20
when it's on x0.25, it still looks flawless.
Legendary scene! Legendary show! Scored by the legendary Jan Hammer!!!!!
A legendary comment fine sir!
This scene was way ahead of its time. Better draw the Tom cruise in collateral
For sure, Cruise trained well for his role but you can see the distinct difference from someone who does it part time vs someone who is devoted to the craft
Tom Cruise in Collateral showed the same amount of proficiency in the quick draw scene and hit two targets. He trained incredibly hard to be able to perform that well.
@@Shotokan1001 this guy just whacked 3
@@Shotokan1001 and he did it at gun point
@@Shotokan1001 and that's commendable as an actor, but you can still see the clear difference in training in both examples.
One of my favorite scenes.😊
I love this scene. Rando with a revolver may have gotten the jump on Zubiena but it is clear who the predator and prey is.
The In the Air Tonight, Girls with Guns, Brothers in Arms, and this scene are my favorites.
That was fast 😮
Best draw ever on TV
I thought the "they just hit him" guy was naked waist down lmao.
The handling of the 1911a1 was pure unadulterated skill.
That is how its done!!
God that was so fast. And smooth
Love how that 80s keyboard cuts off at the very end of the video.
The Argentinian assassin the most Bad*** assassin never said a word and pulled that second gun quick AF
Guy in yellow shirt allows hit man to keep his hands low (see elbows bent) instead of up high and looks away. Fatal mistakes!!
It happens
He was also too high strung and not in control of the situation.
The assassin dictated the encounter. He slowly, slowly put down the shotgun and controlled the pace of the action.
@@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449 yellow shirt got caught with his pants down.
@@sitdowndogbreath Can he be blamed though? Very, very few people are so fast that all you have to do is take your eyes off them for a second or two and you're dead meat.
@@Arbeedubya Pre assault indicators. This guy has gloves on and this clearly is not his first rodeo. He also shows zero fear of the guy in the yellow shirt. All red flags that the killer is not your average joe.
Jim Zubiena is certainly an expert with firearms. But the camera was undercranked to create the illusion of an even faster draw than he (or anyone else) could do. It is SO obvious if you look at how fast his shirt tail lowers back down. Or maybe it's an expert, too...
Another fact proving I am right: Jim himself said he performed the drill in 1.3 seconds when the scene was filmed. But if you time the scene with a stopwatch, you'll find the drill takes 0.65 seconds in the show. Because the camera was undercranked by 50% when the scene was filmed, making the drill look twice as fast when played back at the normal frame rate of 23.97 frames per second. I am an experienced shooter and a retired film editor.
No
1.3 off a buzzer. Starting the draw when you're ready, not off a timer, will decrease the "time".
Interesting Factiod: The actor who played the bodyguard in the yellow sweater who got killed in this scene was hired for this small, speaking role because of his close resemblance to what singer George Michael looked like, back in the 1986 era.
I would rather call that a "shouting role" 😁😎
He played a cop I think.
Where did you get that info ?
@@fred_derf_ I'd like to know too. What's the deal? Did Mann hate Wham!'s and George Michael's music so much that he wanted to "kill" him if only symbolically? Can't say as I'd blame him though.
@@Arbeedubya I have no idea
1:20 When you noticed your opponent is reconnecting.
Even in his older year Jim Z still does well in IDPA.
I didn’t know there were HE rounds for your shotgun 😁nice
It actually took multiple takes to get the scene shot. His vinyl gloves caused several malfunctions. He was SMOOTH back in the day
Un asesino profesional, muy hábil y experto...Le encantaban las rosquillas. Irónicamente fue una rosquilla la que lo delató e hizo que Sony lo descubriera . Sin embargo de no haber sido así, fácilmente habría acabo con los Crockett's esa noche
That scene was shot only once . Shows how good Jim was in playing the part.
Not true. In an interview that you can find on UA-cam, Jim tells ShootingUSA that it took 7-8 takes due to the rubber gloves interfering with the gun.
Why do you straight up lie? He mentions in an interview that it took several takes
Because Jim himself said so in an interview about shooting that scene and even Mike said so himself that Jim told him make sure you have everything ready because it will only take one scene . So according to you two bozos there's supposedly another interview somewhere out there. 😅😅😅
0:57 to 1:04 two different people yelling "drop it" 😂
Nah.
This scene is located at the entrance of Atlantis Condominium building in Miami
John Wick’s dad
At 0.25 playback speed, I counted three shots from the pistol. I don't know why he cleared the weapon afterwards, why he left his latex gloves at the crime scene or what that strange lanyard was around the young police officer's left foot.
Cleared the weapon because he was leaving it and didn't want it to be easily used against him.
Left the gloves because if they were on him the powder residue could tie him to the scene, and DNA wasn't a thing back then.
The wires were on the guy getting shot for the squibs the went off to show where he got shot.
@@narcisist83 the shooter was a competition shooter and cleared the gun out of habit. I think they got this on the first take so they stuck with this one. We also used this as the first video in our police firearms transition training for revolver to Sigs.
@@narcisist83 spot on with the tactics. Zubedia already figured if this cop ran up to bust him then other cops were close to back him up, why leave evidence on you and risk being captured in the roadblock or dragnet that closes in on the area? Just dump everything right there and escape the area clean with nothing on you to attract anyone's attention.
@@williammalone4828 yep, Zubiena was very active competing with SWPL at that time.
I like how he sweeps the shirt then draws.
I put this on 0.25x speed and he still draws and fires faster than most. Holy... Hell...
He had a Tier 1 Axis slim concealment holster he drew that out of.
Are you the legend himself?? Only the firearm expert would know this!
I was joking. That company wasn’t even around back then
@@montanaplease ...aw bummer!
Those windows got destroyed and a few seconds later they are all fixed up 0:58
AIWB carry before it was cool
Excalibur01 AIWB has never been cool. It is a dangerous way to carry. Having a gun pointed at your Femoral artery and (if you’re a male) your junk is a really bad idea.
@@adamjhuber I don't do it but current gen shooters do
Adam It’s a non-issue, guns don’t just “go off” and it is no more dangerous than any other method of carry so long as you follow proper gun handling procedures.
Gun just appeared in his hand like a video game
@@paulw.9015 What makes this clip so awesome is that sub one second pistol draw from the appendix carry position was real and still impressive to this day. It's so fast it looks effortless or fake, but it's pure skill/experience from the show's firearms advisor at the time, Jim Zubiena.
What made this guy so creepy is he looks like a total geek at first glance. Not at all the classic tall big, scary, Hollywood hitman. That makes him that more fearsome when he shows his skills.
Guys like that often go through life getting teased, licked on and underestimated. So, it makes sense some of them will train and become proficient in some type of “skill.”
Bullies of the world 🌎- it might be wise to re-read my first sentence.
Real life hitman I bet are that way. You never really can figure them out until its to late.
Even at half speed .5 it's very fast very impressive
I can't believe Hyde took this path in life 😂
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Man Seth Rogen is a bad ass!
Lol
Ok was that real speed or they sped up the footage? Darn he is good!!
It was THIS SCENE that inspired me to join the service. We all have our motivations.
Those drills 🔥🔥🔥
Favorite M V scene
Spas12 semi auto shotgun, pretty neat back then. Very fast 1911 draw.
That is a great draw glad he didn’t hold the gun sideways shooting
The Great Jim Zubiena!! The only problem....he left the gloves on the scene. Still.....so COOL!
Franchi SPAS 12 😍
Where is Zubiena now?
1:19 Those 3 pops were flawless. Zubiena said that took 7 takes, because of the gloves 😁
.78 from Concealment here!
I love Miami Vice.. but the acting in that scene 😂
Damn I didnt realize AIWB was a thing back in the day.
Damn never realized they ever had a single real tactic in a show back then.
Michael Mann always does his best to make firearms scenes accurate.
I shot some matches with Jim (USPSA) in the day.
He used to take a lot of shit over that.
And that wasn’t a “one take” according to him.
Is this the same place as in Scarface when he pulls up to frank house for the first time ? Very similar
It’s almost comical how fast he did that.
Michael Mann, season 1-3 till this day. Flawless and the hitman his only weakness dounuts
amen to that bother !!!!!!
That's some stone cold shit son!
The grayish quality of this series, even 40 years later, is astounding!
Does anyone know the music in the background?
The audio overdub of the shots dont match the visuals.
My favorite scene from that show. But why rack the slide just before dumping the gun?
Removes a round in the chamber. Drops the magazine. Prevents someone from using the gun as he leaves
damn thats lightning fast...he fired three shots almost to the point as he was pulling the pistol out...phenominal...the smiling assassin
Damn, Tucker Carlson's back story is pretty wild.
Oh Yeah.....Nicely Done.....
Man watching that on .25x speed is impressive, but what really slaps is the music when he's placing the pistol on him at that speed
Spas-12 😍
Play it back and .5 and .25 speed for the technique. Intense.
Outstanding
His Theme Music is so Sinister.
Who was the guy in the yellow sweater supposed to be? One of the bodyguards?
he is one of the bodyguards.
This hitman has the same style/look as Atze Schröder, a well-known comedian in Germany!!! 🤣🤣🤣