Season 4 (2002-2003)

The following lists the weapons seen in Season 4 of the series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit:

Handguns

Glock 19

The Glock 19 is the sidearm carried by the majority of NYPD detectives in the Special Victims Unit including Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), Detective John Munch (Richard Belzer), and Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (Ice-T). Captain Donald Cragen (Dann Florek) is sometimes seen carrying one in some episodes. Uniformed NYPD Officers are seen using Glock 19s as well. Like many television shows and films, many times when a Glock is seen being drawn, the sound effect of a hammer cocking is heard (despite the fact that Glocks are hammerless).

Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm

Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) draw their Glocks in "Disappearing Acts" (S4E05).

Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) holds his Glock 19 in "Disappearing Acts" (S4E05).

Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) draws her Glock 19 in "Risk" (S4E12).

SIG-Sauer P220

Keith Gerard (Joe Murphy) is seen with a SIG-Sauer P220 in "Risk" (S4E12).

SIG-Sauer P220 Black - .45 ACP

Keith Gerard (Joe Murphy) is seen with a SIG-Sauer P220 in "Risk" (S4E12).

SIG-Sauer P226

A SIG-Sauer P226 is drawn by a Deputy US Marshal in "Disappearing Acts" (S4E05).

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

On the left, a SIG-Sauer P226 is drawn by a Deputy US Marshal in "Disappearing Acts" (S4E05).

Heckler & Koch P7M8

In Season 4's premiere "Chameleon" (S4E01), Maggie Peterson (Sharon Lawrence) uses a Heckler & Koch P7M8.

H&K P7M8 9x19mm

In Season 4's premiere "Chameleon" (S4E01), Maggie Peterson (Sharon Lawrence) uses a Heckler & Koch P7M8.

Smith & Wesson 5946

Ray Bevins (Joe Morton) uses a Smith & Wesson 5946 in "Grief" (S4E23).

Smith & Wesson 5946 9x19mm

Ray Bevins (Joe Morton) uses a Smith & Wesson 5946 in "Grief" (S4E23).

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Capt. Donald Cragen (Dann Florek) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 36 as his sidearm, notably drawing it in "Risk" (S4E12). This was the revolver he carried during the first three seasons of Law & Order. As Cragen had been serving on the force since the 1970s, it would not be uncommon for veteran NYPD Detectives, who were sworn officers prior to 1993, to carry a revolver. In "Grief" (S4E23), another S&W Model 36 is used by a victim to commit suicide with, and is identified as a "Smith & Wesson Model 36" by CSU.

Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special

Capt. Donald Cragen (Dann Florek) is seen with a Smith & Wesson Model 36 in "Risk" (S4E12).

In "Grief" (S4E23), Det. Munch (Richard Belzer) holds up the revolver used by a victim to commit suicide. The handgun in the episode is identified as a "Smith & Wesson Model 36" by CSU.

Walther P99

What appears to be a Walther P99 is wielded by an apartment resident at the beginning of "Vulnerable" (S4E03).

Walther P99 - 9x19mm. Note the ramped trigger guard, small slide serrations, closed and proprietary accessory rail, short magazine release and slightly more curved 'tail' of the pre-2004 models.

What appears to be a Walther P99 is wielded by an apartment resident at the beginning of "Vulnerable" (S4E03).

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

The NYPD ESU Officers throughout the series use Heckler & Koch MP5A3s as one of their main weapons. They are fitted with various attachments, such as scopes or tactical flashlights.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm - 9x19mm with stock extended

An ESU sergeant is armed with the MP5A3 in "Grief" (S4E23).

Shotguns

Remington 870

A Remington 870 with top-folding stock is brandished by a Deputy US Marshal in "Disappearing Acts" (S4E05).

Remington 870 with Folding Stock - 12 Gauge