The Walking Dead - Season 8

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The Walking Dead - Season 8 Country USA Channel AMC Genre Horror Drama Broadcast 2017-2018 No. of Episodes 16 Main Cast Character Actor Rick Grimes Andrew Lincoln Daryl Dixon Norman Reedus Morgan Jones Lennie James Maggie Rhee Lauren Cohan Carl Grimes Chandler Riggs Michonne Danai Gurira Carol Peletier Melissa McBride Tara Chambler Alanna Masterson Negan Jeffrey Dean Morgan

The following weapons were used in Season 8 of the television series The Walking Dead:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Revolvers

Colt Python

Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) continues to carry his own Colt Python in Season 8. Rick fires his .357 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Colt Python with 6" barrel and in nickel finish - .357 Magnum

Promotional shot of Rick aiming his Colt Python in Season 8.

Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) fires his .357 Colt Python in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Colt Detective Special

Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) continues to carry a Colt Detective Special as her sidearm in Season 8. Carol fires her .38 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen with round butt - .38 Special

Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) fires her Colt Detective Special in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) holds her Colt Detective Special in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Smith & Wesson Model 686 (snub)

Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan) continues to carry a 2 1/2" barrel Smith & Wesson Model 686 Snub with extended rudder grips as her main firearm in Season 8.

Smith & Wesson Model 686 with 2 1/2" Barrel - .357 Magnum

Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan) carries her 2 2/1" Smith & Wesson 686 revolver with extended rudder grips in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). Note how her holster is oversized for the short revolver.

Production shot of Maggie using her 2 2/1" Model 686 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Maggie using her 2 2/1" Model 686 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Smith & Wesson Model 686P

Enid (Katelyn Nacon) continues to use a Smith & Wesson Model 686P with 3" barrel and wood grips in Season 8.

Smith & Wesson Model 686P (7 shot cylinder) with 3" Barrel - .357 Magnum

Enid (Katelyn Nacon) has her Smith & Wesson Model 686P holstered in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Enid uses a Smith & Wesson Model 686P in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Taurus Raging Judge Ultra-Lite

Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) can be seen firing a Taurus Raging Judge Ultra-Lite revolver to blow up the dynamite in boxes to lure walkers in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). He carries the revolver in a leather left handed drop leg holster.

Taurus Raging Judge Ultra-Lite - .45 LC / 410 GA

Daryl inspects the revolver after taking it from an Savior in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

"44" notches are seen etched on the revolver's top in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) can be seen firing the Taurus Raging Judge Ultra-Lite revolver to blow up the dynamite in boxes to lure walkers in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Pistols

Beretta 92FS

The Beretta 92FS is a frequently seen weapon in Season 8. Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs) continues to carry a Beretta 92FS as his main firearm in Season 8. Tara Chambler (Alanna Masterson) switches from Rock Island Armory 1911 to a Beretta 92FS as her sidearm. Morgan Jones (Lennie James) continues to use a Beretta 92FS and he is seen firing it with a suppressor fitted in the trailer. Rosita Espinosa (Christian Serratos) now uses a Beretta 92FS has her sidearm in Season 8 whereas she used SIGs and Glocks from previous seasons.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

Production shot from Entertainment Weekly shows Rosita taking aim with her new Beretta 92FS in Season 8.

Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs) continues to use a Beretta 92FS in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Morgan Jones (Lennie James) holds a Beretta 92FS in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Tara aims her suppressed Beretta in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Tara (Alanna Masterson) aims her new Beretta 92FS. Looks like she swapped her Rock Island Armory 1911 for the M9.

Colt Gold Cup National Match

Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) carries what appears to be a Colt Gold Cup National Match as his sidearm in Season 8.

Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV Series 70 - .45 ACP

Colt MK IV Series 70

The Savior named Gavin (Jayson Warner Smith) carries what appears to be a nickel Colt MK IV Series 70 with walnut grips in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Colt MK IV Series 70 - .45 ACP

Gavin (Jayson Warner Smith) has a nickel 1911 holstered in the trailer.

Glock 17

Michonne (Danai Gurira) now carries a Glock 17 as her sidearm in Season 8. A Glock is seen on Daryl's motorcycle in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Glock 17 3rd Generation - 9x19mm

Michonne (Danai Gurira) fires a Glock 17 in the trailer. Note that she carried a Glock 19 in a serpa holster throughout in Season 6 before losing it to the Saviors by the end of that season.

Glock 19

The Kingdom Soldier named Dianne (Kerry Cahill) continues to use a Glock 19 in Season 8. She is seen wielding the Glock with a suppressor fitted in the "The Damned" (S8E02).

Glock 19 3rd Gen - 9x19mm

Dianne (Kerry Cahill) uses a Glock 19 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Heckler & Koch P9S

Paul "Jesus" Rovia (Tom Payne) is seen using what appears to be an Heckler & Koch P9S with a suppressor fitted in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Heckler & Koch P9S - 9x19mm

SIG-Sauer GSR

The Scavengers Leader named Jadis (Pollyanna McIntosh) has what appears to be two-tone SIG-Sauer GSR 1911 in a DIY holster on her boot in Season 8. She was seen with a SIG Non-Gun from Season 7's finale.

SIG-Sauer GSR - .45 ACP

Production shot of Jadis with a nickel 1911 holstered on her boot in Season 8.

Smith & Wesson M&P

Dwight (Austin Amelio) continues to carry a Smith & Wesson M&P in his basket weave left handed police holster in Season 8. King Ezekiel (Khary Payton) continues to use an Smith & Wesson M&P as his sidearm in Season 8. Ezekiel fires his M&P in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Smith & Wesson M&P9 - 9x19mm

Production shot of Ezekiel with his M&P holstered in a cross-draw position in Season 8.

King Ezekiel (Khary Payton) uses the pistol in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Rifles/Carbines

Colt M4A1

Aaron (Ross Marquand) continues to use the M4A1 fitted with ACOG Scope and Foregrip in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). Father Gabriel Stokes (Seth Gilliam) continues to use an M4A1 (although his rifle is missing the ACOG scope from Season 7's finale, also no rear sight but a Foregrip is fitted) in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). The Alexandrian named Scott (Kenric Green) also continues to use an M4A1 fitted with ACOG scope and Foregrip in Season 8.

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

Production shot of Scott (Kenric Green) using his M4A1 with ACOG scope and Foregrip in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Aaron (Ross Marquand) continues to use an M4A1 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

A Savior with an M4A1 with Foregrip in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock and carrying handle removed - 5.56x45mm

Father Gabriel Stokes (Seth Gilliam) holds the rear sightless M4A1 with Foregrip in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Paul "Jesus" Rovia (Tom Payne) fires the M4A1 with the rear sight down in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Father Gabriel Stokes holds the rear sightless M4A1 with Foregrip as he gets left behind in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Colt Law Enforcement Model 6940 Carbine

King Ezekiel (Khary Payton) fires what appears to be a Colt Law Enforcement Model 6940 Carbine fitted with rear BUIS sight, Magpul Stock, 30-round PMAG, and three-prong flash hider in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). In the same episode, Father Gabriel Stokes (Seth Gilliam) carries the carbine in an continuity error when Rick, Maggie, Jesus and Ezekiel are talking. Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) is seen with one fitted with Dark Earth Magpul Furniture as she takes cover from gunfire by Saviors in the trailer.

Colt LE6940 Advanced Law Enforcement Carbine with 20-round magazine, KAC folding front sight & URX handguard, and Matech folding rear sight - 5.56x45mm

Father Gabriel Stokes (Seth Gilliam) holds the carbine in a continuity error in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

King Ezekiel fires the carbine in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). Note in this scene, he and his Kingdom Soldiers are firing in full auto to take down one Savior behind a beaten up car, 7 feet from each other.

"Trust the King."
King Ezekiel (Khary Payton) carries the carbine in "The Damned" (S8E02).

AR-15 Variant

The Hilltop Member named Andy (Jeremy Palko) carries an AR-15 carbine fitted with rear BUIS, three-prong flash hider and desert tan Magpul Stock in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). The Kingdom Soldiers named Daniel (Daniel Newman) and Alvaro (Carlos Navarro) continues an AR-15s (although Daniel's M4 has the Carry Handle instead of the rear BUIS sight from the previous season) with three-prong flash hiders and Magpul PMAGs.

Colt LE6920 SOCOM with 20-round magazine, RIS handguard, and Matech rear sight - 5.56x45mm

Andy (Jeremy Palko) carries the AR-15 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Daniel (Daniel Newman) fires the AR-15 with three-prong flash hider in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Ruger Mini-14

The Alexandrian named Francine (Dahlia Legault) continues to use a Ruger Mini-14F with folding stock in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Ruger Mini-14F with folding stock and 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

On the far left, Francine (Dahlia Legault) carries the Ruger Mini-14F with folding stock in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Ruger Mini-14 GB

The Hilltop Member named Bertie (Karen Ceesay) continues to use an Ruger Mini-14 GB in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Ruger Mini-14 GB ("Government Barrel") - 5.56x45mm

Bertie (Karen Ceesay) uses the Ruger Mini-14 GB in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Norinco Type 56

The Kingdom Soldier named Jerry (Cooper Andrews) continues to use a Norinco Type 56 with dark plum polymer furniture and slant compensator in Season 8. The Hilltop Member named Eduardo (Peter Luis Zimmerman) uses a Norinco Type 56 with wood furniture and slant compensator. The Alexandrian named Eric Raleigh (Jordan Woods-Robinson) uses an Norinco Type 56 with wood furniture and slant compensator instead of the Ruger Mini-14 GB from the previous season in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Photoshopped Type 56 with dark plum fixed polymer stock, pistol grip, and handguard by PaulD21x - 7.62x39mm

Jerry (Cooper Andrews) carries Rick's Type 56 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm

Eric Raleigh (Jordan Woods-Robinson) uses an Norinco Type 56 with wood furniture and slant compensator in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Eduardo (Peter Luis Zimmerman) fires an Norinco Type 56 with wood furniture and slant compensator in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Norinco Type 56-1

Tara Chambler (Alanna Masterson) continues to use a Norinco Type 56-1 with RIS Rail Setup and slant compensator in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). One of the Hilltop members appears with a Norinco Type 56-1 in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Norinco Type 56-1 with RIS, polymer pistol grip and birdcage flash hider - 7.62x39mm. The weapon pictured here is from the inventory of The Specialists, Ltd.

Production shot of Tara Chambler wielding her RIS Railed Type 56-1 in Season 8.

At the left, Tara Chambler (Alanna Masterson) carries her RIS Railed Type 56-1 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

At the left, Tara holds her RIS Railed Type 56-1 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Romanian WASR 10/63

Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) uses an Romanian WASR 10/63 (although she used a Zastava M70B1 before changing into an Hungarian SA-85M in Season 7's finale) in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

A US imported Romanian WASR 10/63 - 7.62x39mm

Production shot of Carol carrying the WASR 10/63 AK in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Carol carries a WASR 10/63 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

The WASR 10/63 is carried by Carol in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Hungarian SA-85M

An Kingdom Soldier has slung behind his shoulder a Hungarian SA-85M in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Civillian version of AMM called SA-85M when imported to the U.S. in semi-auto form. - 7.62x39mm

An Kingdom Soldier has slung behind his shoulder a Hungarian SA-85M in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). Note the orange cloth wrapped around his arm, meaning he's from The Kingdom.

Zastava M70AB2

A Alexandria resident holds a black furniture Zastava M70AB2 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Zastava M70AB2 folding stock rifle - 7.62x39mm

A Alexandria resident holds a black furniture Zastava M70AB2 on the background in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

SIG SG 550

The Alexandrian named Tobin (Jason Douglas) continues to use a SIG SG 550 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

SIG SG 550 with proprietary bipod - 5.56x45mm

Tobin (Jason Douglas) holds his SIG SG 550 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Tobin fires his SIG SG 550 in the trailer.

M14

An Hilltop Member is seen briefly with an M14 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

M14 - 7.62x51mm NATO

On the left, an Hilltop Member is seen briefly with an M14 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). Note the green cloth wrap around his arm, meaning he's from Hilltop Colony.

Sniper Rifles

DPMS Recon

The Kingdom Soldier carries a DPMS Recon in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

DPMS Recon - 7.62x51mm NATO

On the left, a DPMS Recon briefly is seen in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Remington 700PSS

The Kingdom Soldier slung what appears to be a Remington 700PSS in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Remington 700PSS with Leupold Mark 4 scope and Harris bipod - .300 Win Mag

The Kingdom Soldier on the right holds what appears to be a Remington 700PSS in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Remington 700 BDL

Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan) slung behind her shoulder what appears to a Remington 700 BDL with a sound suppressor in Season 8.

Remington 700 BDL - .308 Winchester

Maggie slung behind her shoulder what appears to a Remington 700 BDL with a sound suppressor.

Submachine Guns

CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1

In Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01), a member of the Saviors has a CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1 Pistol on his motorcycle while responding to an explosion on the highway.

CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1 Pistol - 9x19mm

Member of the Saviors has a CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1 Pistol on his motorcycle in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) uses a suppressed/unsuppressed Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with a German SEF Trigger Group, Surefire Railed Handguard and a Magpul RVG vertical foregrip in Season 8. Also the stock changes from a stock resembling the HK33A2 to the standard A2 stock. The HK used by Rick as his main weapon in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with a rail, silencer and foregrip - 9x19mm. Image taken from http://charlieintel.com/

Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) uses a railed Heckler & Koch MP5A2 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). Note the two magazines taped together.

Rick with HK in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) fires his railed Heckler & Koch MP5A2 in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Rick aims his now suppressed MP5A2 in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Rick fires his MP5A2 in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Heckler & Koch HK94A2

In scenes where the weapon is not fired, Rick appears to carry the similar Heckler & Koch HK94A2 with a chopped barrel and with a similar RAS.

Chopped HK94 - 9x19mm

Production shot of Rick with his railed HK in the Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01). Note the barrel longer than on the MP5A2 used by Rick later.

Rick with HK94A2 in the beginning of the Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

IMI Uzi

The Hilltop Member named Freddie (Brett Gentile) uses an IMI Uzi in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01), and "The Damned" (S8E02).

IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm

Freddie (Brett Gentile) fires the Uzi in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Freddie carries the Uzi in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Close view on the Uzi 9mm in "The Damned" (S8E02).

Shotguns

Franchi SPAS-12

A Franchi SPAS-12 is seen briefly held by a Kingdom resident in the trailer.

Franchi SPAS-12 with the stock folded and the butt-hook removed - 12 gauge

On the left, can be seen the Kingdom member with a shotgun.

Izhmash Saiga-12K

A Savior guard carries a custom Izhmash Saiga-12K automatic shotgun in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Saiga 12K - 12 Gauge

A Savior guard carries a Saiga-12K automatic shotgun in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).

Mossberg 590

Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) pulls out a Mossberg 590 fitted with a heat shield in Season 8.

Mossberg 590 - 12 gauge

"Cover your ears."
Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) pulls out a Mossberg 590 fitted with a heat shield in the trailer.

Other Weapons

PSE Fang 350

Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) continues to use a PSE Fang 350 Crossbow in Season 8.

PSE Fang 350 Crossbow

Daryl holds his PSE Fang 350 Crossbow in the trailer.

Stryker Strykezone 380

Dwight (Austin Amelio) continues to use a Stryker Strykezone 380 Crossbow in Season 8.

Stryker Strykezone 380 Crossbow

Dwight (Austin Amelio) continues to use a Stryker Strykezone 380 Crossbow in Season 8's premiere "Mercy" (S8E01).