The Weapon That Defined Sci-Fi: Screen-Used Pulse Rifle with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson
This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining the screen-used M-41A Pulse Rifle from the films Aliens (1986) and Alien³ (1992). The analysis delves into the prop's design, construction, and cinematic legacy, highlighting its origins from hidden Thompsons and SPAS-12 shotguns. Ferguson discusses the influence of James Cameron, production details, and the weapon's iconic status within sci-fi and for the Colonial Marines.






