Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 8

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999-Present)

The following lists the weapons seen in Season 8 of the series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit:

Glock 19

2nd and 3rd Generation Glock 19s are used 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), Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (Ice-T) and Detective Chester Lake (Adam Beach). 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, every time 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

Glock 19 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm

Glock 23

In Season 8's premiere "Informed" (S8E01), FBI Special Agent Dana Lewis (Marcia Gay Harden) is seen drawing her Glock 23. She specifically states that her Glock is a ".40". The .40 Glock is the standard sidearm of the FBI.

Glock 23 - .40 S&W

In Season 8's premiere "Informed" (S8E01), FBI Special Agent Dana Lewis (Marcia Gay Harden) is seen drawing her Glock 23. She specifically states that her Glock is a ".40".

Kahr K9

In "Florida" (S8E19), a Kahr K9 is carried by Capt. Julia Milfield (Kim Delaney), but is taken and held on her by Simon Marsden (Michael Weston).

Kahr K9 9x19mm with stainless steel finish

In "Florida" (S8E19), Simon Marsden (Michael Weston) holds the Kahr.

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

Colt M4A1 Carbine

The M4A1 Carbine is a frequent weapon carried by members of the NYPD's Emergency Services Unit (ESU) throughout the series. They are fitted with various optics including EOTech sights and M68 Aimpoint scopes.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

Remington 700PSS

The NYPD ESU snipers are seen using Remington 700s throughout the series.

Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod, in .300 Win Mag

Ithaca 37

The Ithaca 37 shotgun is another weapon frequently carried by NYPD ESU and other SWAT officers in the series.

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge