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The Smith & Wesson M&P pistol is the standard sidearm carried by S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in the series.
Smith & Wesson M&P9 - 9x19mm
Grant Ward (Brett Dalton) reaching for his dropped M&P in "Pilot" (S01E01).
Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) laying his M&P on the ground when negotiating with Mike Peterson in "Pilot" (S01E01).
Grant Ward (Brett Dalton) aims his M&P at PMP soldiers. (S01E02)
Dr. Franklin Hall (Ian Hart) takes Coulson's M&P from him in "The Asset" (S01E03).
Coulson with his M&P after retrieving it in "The Asset" (S01E03).
Agent Quan (Tzi Ma) can be seen with a holstered M&P in "Girl in the Flower Dress" (S01E05).
A member of Agent Quan's tactical team carries an M&P fitted with a flashlight.
Coulson with his M&P drawn in "F.Z.Z.T." (S01E06).
Glock 19
One of the henchman that Ward fights during his mission to Paris in the pilot (S01E01) is armed with a Glock 19.
Glock 19, 2nd generation - 9x19mm
The pistol has a visible seam down the top of the gun indicating that it is a rubber stunt gun or other replica. (S01E01)
Glock 17
S.H.I.E.L.D. guards and LAPD police officers can be seen with Glock 17s throughout the season. It's also seen with security guards in "Girl in the Flower Dress" (S01E05). Batesville police use the Glock 17 as their main sidearm in "Repairs" (S1E09). A Glock 17 appears to be in the drop leg holster of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent John Garrett (Bill Paxton) in "T.A.H.I.T.I." (S01E14).
2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm. This model added finger stepping and cuts to the backstrap of the frame to make it easier to hold than the Generation 1 model.
Glock 17, 3rd generation - 9x19mm
A S.H.I.E.L.D. guard with a holstered Glock in the pilot (S01E01).
Several LAPD police officers can be seen with holstered Glocks in the pilot (S01E01).
A "Centipede" guard can be seen with a Glock 17 before being disarmed by Agent May in "Girl in the Flower Dress" (S01E05).
A pair of S.H.I.E.L.D guards at the Sandbox can be seen with holstered Glock 17s at the end of "F.Z.Z.T." (S01E06).
A Batesville police officer aims his Glock 17 at Hannah. (S01E09)
The Glock 17 in Agent Garrett's drop leg holster. (S01E14)
Glock 19C
Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen) uses a Glock 19C taken from a disarmed PMP soldier in "0-8-4" (S01E02).
Glock 19C - 9x19mm
A view of the top of the Glock showing the compensator cuts on the slide.
Melinda May aims the Glock 19 on her right hand at PMP soldiers. (S01E02)
Auto Ordnance M1911A1
Agent Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen) can be seen with what appears to be an Auto Ordnance M1911A1, taken from a disarmed Peruvian Army Military Police soldier in "0-8-4". Most of the PMP soldiers also carry the M1911A1 as their main sidearm in the same episode. An armed man in a bar near the unofficial South Ossetian border possibly uses one in "The Well" (S1E08).
Melinda May with a pistol in her left hand at PMP soldiers in "0-8-4" (S01E02). Note the slanted slide serrations of the pistol.
Pistol in her left hand in "0-8-4" (S01E02).
PMP soldiers aim their pistols at Coulson and the other S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in "0-8-4" (S01E02).
An armed man confronts Ward with his pistol. (S1E08)
Beretta 92FS Compact
A corrupt Polizia di Stato officer named Russo (Carlo Rota) is armed with a Beretta 92FS Compact in "T.R.A.C.K.S." (S01E13).
Custom engraved nickel plated Colt MKIV Series 80 with pearl grips - .45 ACP. The pistol in the show lacks the engraving but is otherwise the same.
Camilla aims her Series 80 at incoming rebels in "0-8-4" (S01E02).
Note the slide markings which identify this as a Series 80 in "0-8-4" (S01E02).
Heckler & Koch USP
The guards at Ian Quinn's Maltese Estate carry Heckler & Koch USPs in "The Asset" (S01E03). Carlo (T.J. Ramini) and his mercenary subordinates aim Heckler & Koch USPs with stainless slides in "T.R.A.C.K.S." (S01E13).
Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19m
Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) trying, unsuccessfully, to dismantle one of the USPs.
Ward (Brett Dalton) takes the pistol from him and simply throws it into a laser fence to destroy it.
Heckler & Koch USP with two-tone finish - 9x19mm
Carlo draws out his pistol in a confrontation with Mike.
IMI Jericho 941 R
Ian Quinn (David Conrad) aims a stainless steel Jericho 941 R at Skye in his Maltese estate in "The Asset" (S01E03). Skye (Chloe Bennet) later seizes it from him in the same episode.
Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) reaches for the S&W 910 before passing it to Skye.
Note that the frame lacks a double stack step. This step is omitted on the "budget" models such as the 910 to save on machining costs. Also note the Novak-type rear sight which distinguished it from the earlier 915 model.
Skye attempting to deactivate the pistol safety, but inadvertently releases the magazine.
Smith & Wesson 5906 (mocked up as a Metal Storm VLE)
A Smith & Wesson 5906 mocked up as a Metal Storm VLE can be seen in Agent Coulson's S.H.I.E.L.D. memorabilia collection in "Eye Spy" (S01E04). The weapon consists of a late model 5906 frame fitted with four fake barrels.
Smith & Wesson 5906 - 9x19mm
Metal Storm VLE
The mocked up VLE is visible on the left. Note the distinctive 3rd generation S&W automatic grip plates.
Akela viewing the P225 with her backscatter X-ray vision. It appears that the slide and frame are correctly made from different materials (the slide is steel whilst the frame is alloy), however the magazine appears to be a double stack. However, the square trigger guard confirms that it is actually a single stack P225.
Akela turns the P225 on Coulson.
Browning Hi-Power
Belarusian security guards "Eye Spy" (S01E04) use Browning Hi-Powers, one of which is taken by Agent Ward (Brett Dalton).
Commercial Browning Hi-Power Mark III - 9x19mm
Ward takes a Browning Hi-Power from an unconscious guard. (S1E04)
A silhouette view of the Browning as Ward is running from the guards. (S1E04)
Taking advantage of his backscatter X-ray glasses, Ward shoots several guards through a wall with the Browning. (S1E04)
A guard aiming his Browning at the fleeing Ward. (S1E04)
Springfield XD
Vanchat (Aiden Turner) is seen using a Springfield XD pistol with a nickel slide at the start of "The Magical Place" (S1E11).
Springfield Armory XD Service with two-tone finish - .40 S&W
Vanchat draws out his XD after his elevator car was hijacked by Skye. (S1E11)
Beretta 92FS
A couple of security guards responding to a break-in by Skye at the Rathman estate in "The Magical Place" (S1E11) use Beretta 92FS pistols as their main sidearms. Skye briefly uses one after she disarms one of them.
Current American made Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm. Note the slanted dust cover, recurved backstrap and hex grip screws which distinguish this from earlier versions.
A security guard aims his 92FS at Skye (S1E11).
Skye aims the acquired 92FS at the other security guard (S1E11).
SIG-Sauer P232
A SIG-Sauer P232 with a stainless slide is used by a mercenary in "T.R.A.C.K.S." (S01E13).
The female mercenary aims the suppressed P232 behind Ward.
Kimber Solo CDP
Ian uses a Kimber Solo CDP to shoot Skye in "T.R.A.C.K.S." (S01E13).
Kimber Solo CDP LG (Custom Defense Package, Laser Grips) - 9x19mm
The pistol aimed at Mike.
Ian aims the pistol at Skye after shooting her in the stomach.
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Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP7A1
Armed mercenaries use Heckler & Koch MP7A1s in "The Asset" (S01E03) after staging an ambush on an undercover S.H.I.E.L.D. transport convoy. Also used by mercenaries hired by Ian Quinn in "T.R.A.C.K.S." (S01E13).
Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with Hensoldt RSA red dot sight and stock extended - 4.6x30mm
Armed mercenaries secure the disabled convoy in Colorado (S01E03).
When the mercenaries are inside the truck their MP7s are not loaded, even though in the previous scene they were fitted with 40 round magazines.
The guards at Ian Quinn's Maltese estate also carry MP7A1s.
Armed mercenaries in Italy hunt down for Coulson and Ward with MP7A1s.
Heckler & Koch UMP
Ward and Garrett arm themselves with Heckler & Koch UMPs equipped with EOTech sights when they are forced to raid "The Guest Home" in the middle of "T.A.H.I.T.I." (S01E14).
Heckler & Koch UMP .45 ACP with RIS foregrip
Agent Garrett tells Wards to "say pretty please". Note the presence of a railed handguard.
Ward aims the UMP while raiding "The Guest Home". Note the folded stock.
Shotguns
Mossberg 500
An assassin dressed as a LAPD police officer in the pilot (S01E01) uses a Mossberg 500 during the Union Station shootout.
Mossberg 500 "Persuader" with standard five-shot magazine tube - 12 Gauge. This is the most commonly produced version of the 500 series today.
The assassin firing his Mossberg 500 (S01E01).
The assassin aiming his shotgun at Mike Peterson (S01E01).
Chesterfield aiming his shotgun at Coulson and Ward.
Ward disarms Chesterfield and turns the shotgun on him.
Ithaca 37
An Ithaca 37 with an extended magazine tube can be seen laying on the floor of a barn belonging to Frank Whalen in "F.Z.Z.T." (S01E06).
Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 gauge
The Ithaca can be seen laying on the floor of the barn in front of Ward and Coulson. It can be identified as an Ithaca by the front of the magazine tube, and by the fact that it lacks an ejection port on the right side of the receiver.
Assault Rifles
M4A1
Several S.H.I.E.L.D. agents can be seen with M4A1s as their main assault rifle, first seen in the pilot (S01E01).
Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm
The two agents on the right are carrying M4A1s (S01E01).
The S.H.I.E.L.D. agents who take Akela Amador into custody in "Eye Spy" (S01E04) carry M4A1s fitted with EOTech XPS2 holographic sights and G23 magnifiers.
Several S.H.I.E.L.D. tactical assaulters aims their M4A1s at Vanchat at the start of "The Magical Place" (S1E11).
Ward stores a M4A1 at a weapons crate in "T.A.H.I.T.I." (S01E14).
M16A1
A Colt M16A1 can be spotted in a weapons crate when the PMP soldiers unload their weapons in "0-8-4" (S01E02), despite the fact that previously none of the soldiers were carrying one.
Colt M16A1 - 5.56x45mm
The M16A1 on the right side of the screencap (S01E02).
M16A1 with A2 handguards
The majority of the PMP soldiers are armed with Colt M16A1s fitted with A2 handguards in "0-8-4" (S01E02).
Colt M16A1 with A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm
PMP soldiers are armed with the M16A1s with A2 furniture when they confront Coulson's S.H.I.E.L.D. team (S01E02).
Note that the rifle is fitted with a forward assist, but lacks the brass deflector which would be found on a genuine M16A2 (S01E02).
M16A2
At least one of the PMP soldiers in "0-8-4" (S01E02) is armed with a genuine Colt M16A2.
Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm
Note the M16A2 brass deflector and range adjustable rear sight (S01E02).
M16A4
At least one of the PMP soldiers in "0-8-4" (S01E02) is armed with a Colt M16A4.
Colt M16A4 - 5.56x45mm
The rifle on the left is an M16A4, identifiable by its detachable carry handle rear sight (S01E02).
MGC M-16
At least one of the PMP soldiers in "0-8-4" (S01E02) is armed with a MGC M-16 replica fitted with an A2 handguard.
MGC M-16 replica
The rifle in the middle can be identified as an MGC replica by the design of the fake "forward assist" (S01E02).
A soldier taking cover with his MGC M-16, before firing it with CG muzzle effects. Other weapons are seen firing actual blanks, but this was most likely done digitally in this case due to the fact that the camera passes in front of the firing weapon (S01E02).
AKMS
The Peruvian anti-government rebels in "0-8-4" (S01E02) carry AKMSs. It's seen in ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Akela Amador's arms cache in Minsk, Belarus in "Eye Spy" (S1E04).
AKMS - 7.62x39mm
A pair of rebels open fire at PMP soldiers (S01E02).
A rebel cocking his rifle showing its stamped receiver and stock (S01E02).
An anti-government rebel aims his AKM at the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. You can see a side view of one of the rifles showing the AKM style front sight and gas block (S01E02).
The AKMS as seen in an arms cache next to a pistol (S01E04).
AKM
Belarusian security guards can be seen with AKMs fitted with black AK-74 furniture in "Eye Spy" (S01E04). South Ossetian border guard soldiers and guerrilla fighters use AKMs in "The Well" (S1E08).
AKM - 7.62x39mm
Ward getting a suspicious look from an AKM-armed guard. (S01E04)
A South Ossetian border guard soldier patrols the unofficial South Ossetian border with Georgia. (S1E08)
South Ossetian guerrilla fighters close in on Ward and Fitz, armed with AKMs. (S1E08)
FN SCAR-H
What appears to be an FN SCAR-H with a standard length barrel and telescopic sight can be seen inside a crate in "Eye Spy" (S01E04) when Akela Amador activated her backscatter X-ray vision.
FN SCAR-H STD - 7.62x51mm
A SCAR-H rifle appears to be seen next to an AKMS (S01E04).
Heckler & Koch 416
S.H.I.E.L.D. agents assigned to defend "The Guest House" in "T.A.H.I.T.I." (S01E14) arm themselves with Heckler & Koch 416s equipped with red dot scopes and 10 inch barrels.
HK416D or D10RS - 5.56x45mm NATO
S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in "The Guest Home" strap on tac vests after the facility gets raided.
A good closeup of the HK markings on the 416.
The S.H.I.E.L.D. agent opens fire on Agent Coulson and the other agents.
The 416 on the ground next to the wounded agent after being found by Coulson and Ward.
Sniper Rifles
Nemesis Arms Vanquish
Grant (Brett Dalton) uses a Nemesis Arms Vanquish fitted with a Falcon Premier telescopic sight, bipod, suppressor and railed handguard in the pilot (S01E01).
Nemesis Arms Vanquish with railed handguard - .308 Winchester
Ward removing the suppressor from his rifle before packing it for transport. Visible in this shot is the distinctive Nemesis Arms "Spade" on the right side of the magazine well.
The main body of the rifle with the barrel and handguard removed (S01E01).
Ward with the rifle deployed at Union Station, covering for Coulson (S01E01).
A close up of the side of the rifle identifying the scope as a Falcon Premier (S01E01).
Grant provides overwatch with the suppressed SRS during a hostage exchange near the end of "The Bridge". The suppressor may not be totally seen due to the night. (S01E10)
You can partially see the bolt of the SRS in this photo. (S01E10)
Machine Guns
General Dynamics GAU-22/A
S.H.I.E.L.D. F-35 fighters cover Coulson's plane in "T.A.H.I.T.I." (S01E14) after they received orders to be boarded.
General Dynamics GAU-22/A - 25mm
A S.H.I.E.L.D. F-35 (background) covers the insertion of a S.H.I.E.L.D. aircraft as it docks on top of Coulson's plane.
Night-Night Weapons
"Night-Night Gun"
A fictional prototype sniper rifle known as the "Night-Night Gun" designed by Leo Fitz is used by Grant Ward near the end of the pilot (S01E01) in order to knock out Mike Petersen. It is a tranquillizer rifle which works by firing a small caliber projectile at high velocity which breaks up immediately after penetrating the first layer of skin, releasing a payload of 0.1 micro litre of a paralytic toxin.
Fitz putting the rifle in its case (S01E01).
A full shot of the prototype sniper rifle held by Grant (S01E01).
"Night-Night Pistol"
A pistol version of the full-size "Night-Night Gun" is used in the season, which first appears in "Eye Spy" (S01E04). It's used by everyone in Coulson's team when a non-lethal option is needed in a mission.
Fitz showing the pistol to Ward. (S01E04)
Coulson later uses the pistol to subdue Akela Amador. (S01E04)
Coulson attempts to use this pistol to disable Chan Ho Yin in "Girl in the Flower Dress" (S01E05).
Ward examining the pistol at the start of "F.Z.Z.T." (S01E06).
Fitz unloading the pistol showing the magazine which has a transparent front section showing the .45 caliber tranquillizer rounds.
The pistol on display with a pistol stand. (S01E08)
May uses the pistol to subdue Hannah in the beginning of "Repairs" (S01E09).
Carlo (T.J. Ramini) uses the Night-Night pistol against Skye in "T.R.A.C.K.S." (S01E13).
Ward opens fire with dual Night-Night pistols during a raid .
"Night-Night Grenade"
A "Night-Night Grenade" was used by mercenaries to discourage Coulson and Ward from pursuing them in "T.R.A.C.K.S." (S01E13).
Carlo engages the grenade while chasing Coulson and Ward.
Coulson examines the used grenade.
Other Weapons
Blue Guns Smith & Wesson M&P Compact
Whilst training in "The Assett" (S01E03) both Ward and Skye can be seen with a Blue Guns Smith & Wesson M&P Compact, a polymer replica of the Smith & Wesson M&P Compact which is used for training purposes.
Blue Guns FSSWMP40C Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Compact
Ward aiming the pistol at Skye during a mock confrontation.
Skye with the pistol after surreptitiously disarming Ward.
Orion Flare Gun
An Orion Flare Gun dressed up with cosmetic parts can be seen in Agent Coulson's S.H.I.E.L.D. memorabilia collection in "Eye Spy" (S01E04).
Orion flare gun - 12 gauge
The flare pistol is fitted with cosmetic components and has been given a silver finish.
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