For example, when it comes to using a submachine gun, the henchmen use mp5s and uzis. On handguns, they typically use the Sig Sauer P226. I can understand that bad guys use the AK platform because of its affiliation with communism and terrorism.
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In addition to that, some companies might be protective of thier IP.
For some specific guns, gun owner owns “likeness rights” and can sue/demand to not give bad reputation to their guns. That’s why you might see that some games change names or models slightly.
For example P90 in Stargate were used on condition that they will be used by good guys in positive light, and Apple is famously forbids usage of iPhones by bad guys.
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