The X-Files - Season 8

The X-Files - Season 8 (2000-2001)

The following firearms were used in Season 8 of the television series The X-Files:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

SIG-Sauer P226

FBI Special Agent John Doggett (Robert Patrick), lead agent conducting the search for the abducted Special Agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny), and Scully's new partner and colleague in the X-Files unit, carries a SIG-Sauer P226 as his sidearm. Mulder, Scully and Doggett's superior, FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) is also seen with a SIG P226. Other FBI agents and government personnel are seen with P226s.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

Special Agent John Doggett (Robert Patrick) aims his SIG-Sauer P226 at the conclusion of the first part of the two-part season opener "Within" (S8E01), repeated near the beginning of the next episode, "Without" (S8E02).

Assistant Director Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) draws a P226 in a brief standoff with Scully in the second part of the two-part season opener "Without" (S8E02).

Scully (Gillian Anderson) climbs into the attic of a house with a SIG P226 in-hand in "Patience" (S8E03). The longer slide and hooked trigger guard denote this as a P226, rather than the P228 Scully normally carries.

Skinner enters a room with a P226 drawn in "Via Negativa" (S8E07).

In the center, Doggett wields his P226 in "Salvage" (S8E09). To left is Scully wielding her P228 and to the right is a SWAT officer with a mockup XM177E2 carbine.

'Absalom' (Judson Scott) holds Doggett's P226 on him in "Three Words" (S8E16).

A black-ops guard wields a P226 in "Three Words" (S8E16).

Doggett with his P226 as Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) settles him down in "Alone" (S8E19).

Special Agent Doggett (Robert Patrick) with his SIG-Sauer P226 in the first part of the two-part season finale "Essence" (S8E20).

FBI Special Agent Monica Reyes (Annabeth Gish) draws what appears to be a SIG P226 (instead of the P228 she normally carries) in the second part of the two-part season finale "Existence" (S8E21). Note the slide, which appears to be too long for a P228.

Assistant Director Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) wields a P226 in "Existence" (S8E21).

SIG-Sauer P226 Nickel

A full nickel SIG-Sauer P226 is carried and accidentally discharged by Howard Salt (Gary Bristow), a US Census worker attempting to enter the White House at the beginning of "Three Words" (S8E16).

Nickel SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

Howard Salt attempts to pull the nickel SIG P226 as he struggles with Secret Service ERT agents in "Three Words" (S8E16).

Good shot of the nickel P226 just before Salt accidentally discharges it.

SIG-Sauer P228

FBI Special Agent Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) carries a SIG-Sauer P228 as her sidearm. FBI Special Agent Monica Reyes (Annabeth Gish) also carries a SIG P228. Other FBI and government agents on the show are also seen using P228s.

SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm

Special Agent Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) wields her SIG-Sauer P228 in "Within" (S8E01).

Scully draws her P228 in a brief standoff with Skinner in "Without" (S8E02).

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Close-up of the SIG P228 as Scully reloads in "Patience" (S8E03).

Good shot of the SIG-Sauer P228 as it lays on a table in "Roadrunners" (S8E04).

Hank Gulatarski (David Barry Gray) holds Scully's P228 in "Roadrunners" (S8E04).

A P228 is wielded by a SWAT officer in "Salvage" (S8E09).

Special Agent Scully (Gillian Anderson) with her SIG-Sauer P228 in "Badlaa" (S8E10).

Special Agent Monica Reyes (Annabeth Gish) wields a SIG P228 during the raid on Absalom's compound in "This Is Not Happening" (S8E14), her first episode on the series.

A distraught and 'evil'-infected Katha Dukes (Wendy Gazelle) disarms Reyes of her P228 near the conclusion of "Empedocles" (S8E17).

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Agent John Doggett (Robert Patrick) subsequently disarms Katha Dukes of the SIG P228 and holds it on her in "Empedocles" (S8E17).

Special Agent Reyes (Annabeth Gish) wields her SIG-Sauer P228 in "Existence" (S8E21).

SIG-Sauer P225

During a single sequence near the conclusion of "Roadrunners" (S8E04), John Doggett wields and fires a SIG-Sauer P225 rather than the P226 he normally carries. This might have occurred because the show's armorer was unable to bring a live P226 on-set for this particular sequence.

This same substitution of SIG pistols (A P225 in place of the other aforementioned SIGs) also appears to have been done in at least one other instance late in the series, in the seventh season - This was, however, a more common occurrence during the fourth and fifth seasons. It is interesting that these same weapon substitutions have occurred throughout the show, despite production of the series moving to Los Angeles (since season 6) from Vancouver (Seasons 1-5), the move including a change in armory.

SIG-Sauer P225 - 9x19mm

Special Agent Doggett (Robert Patrick) aims the P225 in "Roadrunners" (S8E04).

Better shot of the SIG-Sauer P225 as Doggett holsters it in "Roadrunners" (S8E04).

A black-ops guard also wields what appears to be a SIG P225 in "Three Words" (S8E16).

Beretta 92FS

Beretta 92FS pistols are seen numerous times throughout the series, carried and used by police officers and government agents, as well as soldiers and military personnel as a Beretta M9 substitute. FBI Special Agent Layla Harrison (Jolie Jenkins), Doggett's temporary partner in "Alone" (S8E19), carries a Beretta 92FS as her sidearm.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

On the left, Agent James Leeds (Kevin McClatchy) wields a Beretta as he and his partner, Angus Stedman (Lawrence LeJohn) enter a residence at the beginning of "Via Negativa" (S8E07).

The Beretta 92FS lays next to the slain Agent Leeds in "Via Negativa" (S8E07).

A SWAT officer with a Beretta 92FS in "Salvage" (S8E09).

Doggett eyes the Beretta 92FS being held by a somewhat nervous Agent Harrison in "Alone" (S8E19).

Special Agent Layla Harrison (Jolie Jenkins) switches off the safety on the Beretta in "Alone" (S8E19). TRIVIA: The character of Layla Harrison was created and named so in honor of a major X-Files fan and noted X-Files fanfiction writer who passed away due to cancer on February 10, 2001; almost three months prior to the airing of this episode.

Walther PPK / PPK/S

In "The Gift" (S8E11), flashbacks are shown of FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) using his Walther PPK (which he carried in an ankle holster as a 'spare rod' backup weapon, as seen previously in the third and fourth seasons) to shoot and attempt to kill a 'soul eater' who cured him of a terminal disease, to relieve it of its suffering. In the same episode, during the present, Special Agent John Doggett (Robert Patrick) discovers a Walther taped under Mulder's bathroom sink in its holster and analyzes it. The gun used in this episode is actually an Interarms/Walther PPK/S, not the regular PPK model that Mulder previously used (the PPK/S has a larger frame than the PPK).

Walther PPK/S blued with flat-bottom magazine - .380 ACP

Walther PPK (shown for comparison) - Available in 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP)

A PPK/S seen in the hand of Special Agent Mulder (David Duchovny) at the beginning of "The Gift" (S8E11).

Special Agent Doggett (Robert Patrick) holds the PPK/S in "The Gift" (S8E11).

Doggett and Asst. Director Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) watch the PPK/S being scanned in "The Gift" (S8E11). Note that this PPK has brown grips and a flat-bottomed magazine, whereas the PPK Mulder used in Seasons 3 and 4 had black grips and the extended magazine with finger rest.

Doggett watches Mulder's PPK/S rotate as it is scanned in "The Gift" (S8E11). The flat bottomed magazine is more clearly visible in this shot.

Mulder aims his PPK/S in a flashback in "The Gift" (S8E11).

Mulder (David Duchovny) fires his PPK/S in "The Gift" (S8E11).

Beretta 84FS Nickel

Alex Krycek (Nicholas Lea) wields a full nickel Beretta 84FS in the second part of the two-part season finale "Existence" (S8E21).

Beretta 84FS Nickel - .380 ACP (9x17mm)

Alex Krycek raises the nickel Beretta 84FS in "Existence" (S8E21).

Krycek (Nicholas Lea) holds the Beretta on Mulder in "Existence" (S8E21).

Krycek slowly squeezes the trigger.

Closeup of the muzzle of the Beretta just before Krycek is shot in "Existence" (S8E21).

Krycek pushes away the nickel 84FS with his false hand.

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The Beretta 84FS lays next to the departed Krycek in "Existence" (S8E21).

M1911A1

Standard M1911A1 pistols are seen occasionally throughout the series. One is wielded by an FBI agent at the beginning of "Via Negativa" (S8E07).

Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1.

FBI Angus Stedman (Lawrence LeJohn), prepares to enter a residence with an M1911A1 drawn at the beginning of "Via Negativa" (S8E07).

Stedman with his M1911A1 in "Via Negativa" (S8E07).

Two gangbanger drug dealers draw their weapons in "Surekill" (S8E08). The one on the right has an M1911A1.

The dealer is gunned down holding his M1911A1 in "Surekill" (S8E08).

Glock 17

Several Glock 17s are seen in Season 8, wielded by various law enforcement officers.

Glock 17 2nd Generation - 9x19mm

A Glock is seen in a Worcester, MA officer's holster in the opening sequence of "Surekill" (S8E08).

On the left, Sheriff Kurt Frey (Michael McGrady) has what appears to be a Glock 17 holstered as he speaks with Agent Doggett in "The Gift" (S8E11).

ISS Smith & Wesson Snub-Nose Revolver 'Non Gun'

In the opening sequence of "Redrum" (S8E06), Martin Wells (Joe Morton), an incarcerated prosecutor, is gunned down by his father-in-law Al Cawdry (Lee Duncan) as he is being transferred. The weapon Al uses appears best to be an Independent Studio Services Smith & Wesson Snub Nose 'Non Gun', likely used due to the fact the weapon is fired in close proximity to a group of people.

ISS Revolver Non-Gun commonly used to impersonate snub-nose or short-barreled Smith & Wesson small to medium-frame revolvers.

Al aims the Snub Revolver 'Non Gun' at the beginning of "Redrum" (S8E06).

Al fires the Non Gun.

Ruger KP94DC

Brothers Randall Cooper (Patrick Kilpatrick) and Dwight Cooper (Michael Bowen) are both seen wielding a 9mm Ruger KP94DC in "Surekill" (S8E08). Randall is primarily seen using the gun throughout the episode, loaded with armor-piercing bullets, to take out targets though walls and obstructions (able to do so from to his ability to perceive other, generally non-visible waveforms of light, allowing him to essentially look through walls). Dwight wields the gun near the end of the episode.

Ruger KP94DC (Stainless, Decocker) - 9x19mm

Randall Cooper (Patrick Kilpatrick) is first seen with the Ruger in "Surekill" (S8E08), after taking out three drug dealing gangbangers from the outside of the warehouse they were in. Note the flaming cloth on the gun, wrapped around it as a improvised silencer.

Dwight Cooper (Michael Bowen) wields the Ruger KP94 on his secretary, Tammi (Kelly Waymire) in "Surekill" (S8E08).

Randall with the KP94, as he pulls out another cloth to use with the gun.

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless

One of the drug dealers in "Surekill" (S8E08) wields a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless, but is killed before he can use it.

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless - .32 ACP

The drug dealer is shot down while holding a Colt 1903 in "Surekill" (S8E08).

Good shot of the slain dealer's Colt 1903 Pistol in "Surekill" (S8E08).

Jericho 941R

The lead gangbanger/drug dealer (Noel Gugliemi) in "Surekill" (S8E08) wields a Jericho 941R, but is killed before he can use it.

Jericho 941 R (early model) - 9x19mm

Two gangbanger drug dealers draw their weapons in "Surekill" (S8E08). The leader gangbanger on the left has a Jericho pistol.

The lead banger/dealer (Noel Gugliemi) with his Jericho 941R in "Surekill" (S8E08).

Glock 26

A Glock 26 is seen drawn by an undercover Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority police officer at the beginning of "Medusa" (S8E12)

Glock 26 - 9x19mm

Good shot of the Glock 26 as it slides to a stop on the floor of the train car in "Medusa" (S8E12).

Browning Hi-Power

A Browning Hi-Power is used by Jeb Larold Dukes (Jay Underwood) in "Empedocles" (S8E17).

Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm. These Hi-Powers feature elongated bushings different from Hi-Powers Made before 1973 and after the MK II Series.

Closeup of the Browning Hi-Power near the beginning of "Empedocles" (S8E17).

Jeb Dukes holds the Hi-Power in "Empedocles" (S8E17).

Jeb Dukes (Jay Underwood) raises the Hi-Power to his head.

Good shot of the Browning Hi-Power as Jeb drops it when it becomes glowing hot in "Empedocles" (S8E17).

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Numerous Heckler & Koch MP5A3s are seen throughout the series. These are wielded by police tactical officers and government agents, as well as military and black-ops personnel, including SWAT officers in "Salvage" (S8E09) as well as US Secret Service ERT agents and black-ops guards in "Three Words" (S8E16). Almost all of the MP5A3s are fitted with Surefire 628 weaponlight forearms and feature Navy lower receivers/trigger packs. The MP5A3s seen wielded in "Three Words" also feature mounted reflex sights. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Police Lieutenant Bianco (Vyto Ruginis) notably wields a standard H&K MP5A3 throughout "Medusa" (S8E12).

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and safe-semi-two round burst trigger group - 9x19mm

Transit Police Lieutenant Bianco racks the bolt on his H&K MP5A3 in "Medusa" (S8E12).

Lt. Bianco (Vyto Ruginis) with his MP5A3.

Good view of Bianco's Heckler & Koch MP5A3 in "Medusa"

Doggett extends the stock of the MP5A3 into the Medusa-organism infested water, preparing to connect it with a live subway rail to kill the Medusas near the conclusion of "Medusa" (S8E12).

An FBI tactical agent with an MP5A3 with Navy lower during a UFO event at the conclusion of "This Is Not Happening" (S8E14).

A Secret Service ERT agent slings his MP5A3 with Surefire light and reflex sight near the beginning of "Three Words" (S8E16).

Closeup of a black-ops guard with a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire light and reflex sight in "Three Words" (S8E16).

Black-ops personnel with MP5A3s in "Three Words" (S8E16).

Quick but good shot of an MP5A3 in the hands of a black-ops guard in "Three Words". Note the reflex sight and Navy trigger/selector pack.

Black-ops guards storm the Census Bureau office with H&K MP5A3s in "Three Words" (S8E16).

An FBI tactical agent raids a residence armed with a Surefire-equipped Heckler & Koch MP5A3 in "Essence" (S8E20).

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

Several Heckler & Koch MP5A2 submachine guns are seen wielded by FBI tactical agents in "This Is Not Happening" (S8E14). These, like the MP5A3s, are also fitted with Surefire weaponlight forearms.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group, used in S.W.A.T. - 9x19mm

Seen for an instant is a Surefire-equipped MP5A2 in the hands of a tactical agent as part of the raid on Absalom's compound in "This Is Not Happening" (S8E14).

Tactical agents with their MP5s in "This Is Not Happening". The nearest one on the left clearly has a full-stocked Heckler & Koch MP5A2.

Rifles / Carbines

XM177 / CAR-15 (mock-ups)

Several XM177-type carbines are seen used by military personnel and SWAT officers, notably SWAT officers in "Salvage" (S8E09) and FBI tactical agents in "This Is Not Happening" (S8E14). These appear to be the same weapons from Season 6 - Mocked up from newer Colt Carbines with A2 receivers (distinguished by the brass deflector and A2 rear sights) with mock XM-type flash moderators, similar to those commonly seem on carbines in LA productions. The carbines all also feature mounted weaponlights.

XM177E1 Carbine (AKA Colt Model 610) - 5.56x45mm. In USAF service, this weapon was known as the GAU-5/A.

Late 1970s model AR-15 Sporter 1 Carbine converted into an XM177 Lookalike - 5.56x45mm

SWAT officers wield weaponlight-equipped XM177-style Carbines in "Salvage" (S8E09).

A SWAT officer with his XM177 mockup in "Salvage" (S8E09).

Good shot of a Colt Carbine barrel with mock XM177-type flash moderator in "Salvage" (S8E09).

A SWAT officer with a XM177-style carbine to the right behind Scully (Gillian Anderson). This shot shows the forward assist and shell deflector.

SWAT officers prepare to enter a room armed with Colt carbines in "Salvage".

To the left, a quick shot of a Colt Carbine in the hands of a tactical agent in "This Is Not Happening" (S8E14). Note the A2-style pistol grip.

Shotguns

Mossberg 500 (Numerous Variants)

Several types of Mossberg 500 shotguns are seen throughout the season - Due to the number of different variants, they will be sub-divided within this section.

Mossberg 500 'Persuader'

Several standard riot-model Mossberg 500s, known as 'Persuader' models, are seen throughout the season. The shotguns are used by numerous police and government agents. One Mossberg 500 with synthetic pump grip and wood stock is used in the second part of the two-part season finale "Existence" (S8E21).

Mossberg 500 "Persuader" with standard five-shot magazine tube - 12 Gauge. This is the most commonly produced version of the 500 series today.

Seen only for a moment is a Mossberg 500 with weaponlight wielded by a SWAT officer in "Salvage" (S8E09).

A Georgia Game Warden (Dale Dickey) wields a Mossberg 500 with wood buttstock in "Existence" (S8E21).

Agent Monica Reyes (Annabeth Gish), after realizing the Game Warden is actually one of the alien 'Super Soldier' human replacements, holds the Mossberg on her in "Existence" (S8E21).

Reyes lowers the Mossberg 500, giving a good view of the wood buttstock.

Mossberg 500 Field

A 'field' variant of the Mossberg 500 is seen wielded by one of the townspeople in "The Gift" (S8E11).

Mossberg 500A Field Gun with 28" Barrel - 12 Gauge

A townsperson wields a Mossberg 500 Field in "The Gift" (S8E11).

Mossberg 500AT

What appear to be Mossberg 500AT variants, noted by the wooden furniture, are wielded by corrections officers guarding a work detail in "Three Words" (S8E16).

Mossberg 500AT Shotgun - 12 Gauge. Note the wood furniture.

What appears to be a Mossberg in the hands of a corrections guard in "Three Words" (S8E16).

Another guard hurries along with his Mossberg as 'Absalom' attempts to escape in "Three Words" (S8E16).

Remington 870

Remington 870s are wielded by police officers and and government agents throughout the series. Sheriff Kurt Frey (Michael McGrady) notably uses an 870 with synthetic furniture to gun down Agent Doggett in "The Gift" (S8E11).

Remington 870 with early style black synthetic riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 Gauge

Sheriff Frey with the Remington 870 as he walks to Doggett's body in "The Gift" (S8E11).

Side-by-Side Double Barreled Shotgun

Several 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Double Barreled Shotguns are seen in Season 8. One is wielded by a self-exiled Ernie Stefaniuk (Gene Dynarski) when he and Scully are attacked by the 'man-bat' in "Patience" (S8E03). Several townspeople in "The Gift" (S8E11) are also seen wielding Side-by-Side shotguns.

1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge

Ernie Stefaniuk loads his Sibe-by-Side Double Barreled Shotgun in "Patience" (S8E03).

A townsperson with a Double Barreled Shotgun in "The Gift" (S8E11).

A Double Barreled Shotgun is wielded in "The Gift" (S8E11).

Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Double Barreled Shotgun

A Sawed-off Side-by-Side Shotgun is used by Harry Odell (Dan Desmond), a salvage yard owner in "Salvage" (S8E09).

Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 Gauge

Odell covertly moves to retrieve his sawed-off shotgun in "Salvage" (S8E09).

Harry Odell (Dan Desmond) with his sawed-off shotgun in "Salvage" (S8E09).

Over/Under Double Barrel Shotgun

An Over & Under 12-Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun is wielded by one of the townsfolk in "The Gift" (S8E11).

Browning 5.25 Over/Under Shotgun - 12 Gauge

On the left, a townsperson with an O/U Shotgun in-hand in "The Gift" (S8E11).