John Wayne Colt .. it's an oddball gun with different parts from a few guns altered to his spec, and CATALIN plastic orange/yellow grips with finger grooves .. I also love Sabatas 4 barrel Derringer ..
The first gun I fell in love with was the Beretta 92 in the Lethal Weapon movies. It was the first time I had to have a particular gun because I saw it in a movie.
I love the look and feel of the gun. But also, it really plays a role in the film.
Riggs loves his gun and its an extension of him, good, bad, or indifferent. In my opinion, some of Gibson's finest acting is when he is comtemplating sending a bullet through his brain while distraught over the image of his lost wife.
Cannot deny the role the pistol plays in that scene...
The manner in which Gibson manipulates the gun, chambering the round, releasing the slide. Combined with the amazing photography of the same moments. All while the Bugs Bunny Christmas Special plays in the background...
I've always been partial to the Bond PPK. Yes, it's a girls gun but I prefer a small, concealable weapon for close quarters than a huge, heavy hand cannon.