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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Smith & Wesson 5906== | ==Smith & Wesson 5906== | ||
− | Having changed sidearms in both [[The X-Files - Season 1|Season 1]] and [[The X-Files - Season 2|Season 2]], both FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) and Dana Scully ([[Gillian Anderson]]) begin carrying yet a different sidearm, in this case the [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] (marking the first and only time in the show both characters are issued the same weapon), which they use for almost all of Season 3. FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner ([[Mitch Pileggi]]) also has a 5906 as his carry weapon in Season 3. Other FBI agents and police officers are occasionally seen with S&W 5906s as well. An assassin also wields a 5906 in "Avatar" (S3E21). Part of Smith & Wesson's 'Third Generation' semiautos, the 5906 is chambered to fire 9x19mm Luger (Parabellum) ammunition, has fully ambidextrous safety levers, a one piece rear wraparound grip and construction is all stainless steel. The S&W 5906s used in the show by Mulder, Scully, and Skinner are later models with the rounded trigger guards, and also feature adjustable rear sights and blue-steel (black) triggers and hammers. | + | Having changed sidearms in both [[The X-Files - Season 1|Season 1]] and [[The X-Files - Season 2|Season 2]], both FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) and Dana Scully ([[Gillian Anderson]]) begin carrying yet a different sidearm, in this case the [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] (marking the first and only time in the show both characters are issued the same weapon), which they use for almost all of Season 3. FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner ([[Mitch Pileggi]]) also has a S&W 5906 as his carry weapon in Season 3. Other FBI agents and police officers are occasionally seen with S&W 5906s as well. An assassin also wields a 5906 in "Avatar" (S3E21). Part of Smith & Wesson's 'Third Generation' semiautos, the 5906 is chambered to fire 9x19mm Luger (Parabellum) ammunition, has fully ambidextrous safety levers, a one piece rear wraparound grip and construction is all stainless steel. The S&W 5906s used in the show by Mulder, Scully, and Skinner (and reused by other characters) are later models with the rounded trigger guards, and also feature adjustable rear sights and blue-steel (black) triggers and hammers. |
− | Skinner's 5906 is first (and most notably) seen | + | Skinner's 5906 is first (and most notably) seen at the conclusion of the first part of the two-part season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01), as well as the following second part episode "Paper Clip" (S3E02). Mulder and Scully carry their Smith & Wesson 5906s starting in "D.P.O." (S3E03) and continue to carry them for the rest of the season. In "Nisei" (S3E09), and most particularly "731" (S3E10), a continuity error is present as Mulder's 5906 changes back and forth several times from his regular version to a older model with squared trigger-guard, all stainless components and (interestingly) the sights removed - These older model S&W 5906s would also be seen used elsewhere in the season (see 'Special' section below). In "Syzygy" (S3E13), Scully and Mulder's 5906s had accidental discharges due to uncontrolled telekinetic powers (as did several other firearms). |
− | ''NOTE: Several users have suggested that these pistols might be the [[Smith & Wesson 1076]] in 10mm, which was briefly used by the FBI. This is incorrect; the 1076 has a single-stack frame, while the pistols in the show have double-stack frames, meaning that they can only be the model S&W 5906. The show's guns are not the .40-caliber [[Smith & Wesson 4006]], because the 4006's frame features checkering on the grip, missing on the show's Smith & Wessons (the 5906 frame has vertical grooves on the grip). The | + | ''NOTE: Several users have previously suggested that these pistols might be the [[Smith & Wesson 1076]] in 10mm, which was briefly used by the FBI. This is incorrect; the 1076 has a single-stack frame, while the pistols in the show have double-stack frames, meaning that they can only be the model S&W 5906. The show's guns are not the .40-caliber [[Smith & Wesson 4006]], because the 4006's frame features checkering on the grip, missing on the show's Smith & Wessons (the 5906 frame has vertical grooves on the grip). The S&W 1076 can be easily distinguished from the S&W 5906, as the 1076 is hammerless, has no manual safety and a frame mounted de-cocking lever. Both the 1000 and the 4000-series pistols also feature straight backstraps, not curved like the 5900s. This is a TV show, not real life, and movie/television armorers have always tended to use 9mm pistols rather than larger calibers, because 9mm blanks are more reliable to cycle in pistols than larger calibers.'' |
[[File:S&W 5906 late adjustable sights.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Smith & Wesson 5906, late model with adjustable sights - 9x19mm]] | [[File:S&W 5906 late adjustable sights.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Smith & Wesson 5906, late model with adjustable sights - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E02-SW5906-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Assistant Director Walter Skinner ([[Mitch Pileggi]]) | + | [[Image:XF-S3E02-SW5906-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Assistant Director Walter Skinner ([[Mitch Pileggi]]) brandishes his [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] near the beginning of the second part of the two-part season opener "Paper Clip" (S3E02).]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E02-SW5906-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Good shot of Skinner's 5906 as Scully sets it down in "Paper Clip" (S3E02). The details of the gun are all clearly visible in this image - Rounded trigger guard, and blued (black) trigger and hammer as well as the large grip and frame bulge. Also visible (just barely) behind the safety is the left protective 'ear' for the adjustable rear sight.]] | + | [[Image:XF-S3E02-SW5906-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Good shot of Skinner's 5906 as Scully sets it down in "Paper Clip" (S3E02). The details of the gun are all clearly visible in this image - Rounded trigger guard, and blued (black) trigger and hammer as well as the large curved-backstrap grip and frame bulge. Also visible (just barely) behind the safety is the left protective 'ear' for the adjustable rear sight.]] |
[[Image:XFiles5906-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Dana Scully ([[Gillian Anderson]]) aims her [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] in "D.P.O." (S3E03), the first episode in which both she and Mulder carry the weapon.]] | [[Image:XFiles5906-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Dana Scully ([[Gillian Anderson]]) aims her [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] in "D.P.O." (S3E03), the first episode in which both she and Mulder carry the weapon.]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E06-SW5906-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Fox Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) pulls out his 5906 as he gives chase to a suspect in "2Shy" (S3E06).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E06-SW5906-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Fox Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) pulls out his 5906 as he gives chase to a suspect in "2Shy" (S3E06).]] | ||
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[[Image:XF-S3E08-SW5906.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mulder fires his 5906 in "Oubliette" (S3E08).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E08-SW5906.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mulder fires his 5906 in "Oubliette" (S3E08).]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E10-SW5906-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. 'X' ([[Steven Williams]]) holds Scully's S&W 5906 in "731" (S3E10).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SW5906-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. 'X' ([[Steven Williams]]) holds Scully's S&W 5906 in "731" (S3E10).]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E13-SW5906.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Syzygy" (S3E13), after it accidentally discharges while holstered, Mulder removes his 5906 as it unexpectedly and inexplicably discharges again right in his hand | + | [[Image:XF-S3E13-SW5906.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Syzygy" (S3E13), after it accidentally discharges while holstered, Mulder removes his 5906 as it unexpectedly and inexplicably discharges again right in his hand (note however that the HD image clearly shows him simply pulling the trigger normally).]] |
[[Image:XFiles5906-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) enters a room with his S&W 5906 in "Jose Chung's ''From Outer Space''" (S3E20).]] | [[Image:XFiles5906-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) enters a room with his S&W 5906 in "Jose Chung's ''From Outer Space''" (S3E20).]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E23-SW5906-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Scully ([[Gillian Anderson]]) fires her [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] in "Wetwired" (S3E23).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E23-SW5906-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Agent Scully ([[Gillian Anderson]]) fires her [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] in "Wetwired" (S3E23).]] | ||
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[[File:S%26W5906EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Early Model Smith & Wesson 5906 - 9x19mm. The early model 5906 pistols had the finger step trigger guard, but they changed it to the rounded trigger guard for 'ease of production'.]] | [[File:S%26W5906EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Early Model Smith & Wesson 5906 - 9x19mm. The early model 5906 pistols had the finger step trigger guard, but they changed it to the rounded trigger guard for 'ease of production'.]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E06-SWStainlessAuto.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Cleveland police detective with a [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] in "2Shy" (S3E06). This is an older-model 5906, with the squared-off trigger guard.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E06-SWStainlessAuto.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Cleveland police detective with a [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] in "2Shy" (S3E06). This is an older-model 5906, with the squared-off trigger guard.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SW5906-S2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mulder holds a [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] on Malcolm Gerlach AKA the 'Red-Haired Man' ([[Stephen McHattie]]) in "731" (S3E10). Note this is a different version of the 5906, with squared-off trigger guard and the sights (front and rear) apparently removed.]] | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SW5906-S2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mulder holds a [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] on Malcolm Gerlach AKA the 'Red-Haired Man' ([[Stephen McHattie]]) in "731" (S3E10). Note this is a different version of the 5906 he normally carries, with squared-off trigger guard and the sights (front and rear) apparently removed.]] |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SW5906-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun then switches back to | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SW5906-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun then switches back to his regularly-used 5906 with rounded trigger guard and sights during the same sequence.]] |
[[Image:XF-S3E10-SW5906-S3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And then changes back ''again'' to the non-regular version.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SW5906-S3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And then changes back ''again'' to the non-regular version.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E21-SW5906OldModel.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:XF-S3E21-SW5906OldModel.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scully's S&W 5906 also changes briefly to the non-standard older model in "Avatar" (S3E21).]] |
==SIG-Sauer P228== | ==SIG-Sauer P228== | ||
− | FBI Special Agent Dana Scully ([[Gillian Anderson]]) carries the [[SIG-Sauer P228]] that she carries in [[The X-Files - Season 2#SIG-Sauer P228|Season 2]] as her sidearm in the first part of the two-part season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). It is briefly seen when she is disarmed of it by a black ops soldier | + | FBI Special Agent Dana Scully ([[Gillian Anderson]]) carries the [[SIG-Sauer P228]] that she carries in [[The X-Files - Season 2#SIG-Sauer P228|Season 2]] as her sidearm in the first part of the two-part season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). It is briefly seen when she is disarmed of it by a black ops soldier near the beginning of the episode. The P228 is seen again later in the episode when she surrenders it to the FBI when she is suspended. Afterward Scully carries a different weapon as her sidearm and she is not seen with it for the remainder of the season. Mr. 'X' ([[Steven Williams]]) is also seen with a SIG P228 in "Wetwired" (S3E23), where he uses it to assassinate other Syndicate operatives and plants it at the scene, as well as very briefly in the next episode "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24) in a continuity error. |
[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E01-SIGP228-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scully's [[SIG-Sauer P228]] seen here in it's holster just before being removed by a black ops solider in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E01-SIGP228-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scully's [[SIG-Sauer P228]] seen here in it's holster just before being removed by a black ops solider in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | ||
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==SIG-Sauer P226== | ==SIG-Sauer P226== | ||
− | Although Mulder and Scully trade their SIG-Sauer pistols for [[Smith & Wesson 5906]]s in Season 3, there are still some appearances of the [[SIG-Sauer P226]] throughout the season. Alex Krycek ([[Nicholas Lea]]) uses a SIG P226 in "Piper Maru" (S3E15) (which Mulder briefly wields as well), while Mr. 'X' ([[Steven Williams]]) carries one in "731" (S3E10) and "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). | + | Although Mulder and Scully trade their SIG-Sauer pistols for [[Smith & Wesson 5906]]s in Season 3, there are still some appearances of the [[SIG-Sauer P226]] throughout the season. Alex Krycek ([[Nicholas Lea]]) uses a SIG P226 in "Piper Maru" (S3E15) (which Mulder briefly wields as well), while Mr. 'X' ([[Steven Williams]]) carries one in "731" (S3E10) and "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). Black-ops soldiers are seen with SIGs holstered in "Nisei" (S3E09), and a SWAT team leader is seen wielding one briefly in "Pusher" (S3E17). |
[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|325px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|325px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E10-SIGP228.jpg|thumb|none|600px|X holds a [[SIG-Sauer P226]] in "731" (S3E10).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SIGP228.jpg|thumb|none|600px|X holds a [[SIG-Sauer P226]] in "731" (S3E10).]] | ||
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[[Image:XF-S3E15-SIGP226-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mulder covertly wields the P226 in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E15-SIGP226-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mulder covertly wields the P226 in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E24-SIGP226-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'X' ([[Steven Williams]]) draws his [[SIG-Sauer P226]] in the season finale "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E24-SIGP226-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'X' ([[Steven Williams]]) draws his [[SIG-Sauer P226]] in the season finale "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24).]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E24-SIGP226-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Good shot of the P226 wielded by X in "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). To the left is the S&W 5906 being brandished by Mulder.]] | + | [[Image:XF-S3E24-SIGP226-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Good side shot of the P226 wielded by X in "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). To the left is the S&W 5906 being brandished by Mulder.]] |
[[Image:XF-S3E24-SIGP226-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|X with his SIG P226 in "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E24-SIGP226-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|X with his SIG P226 in "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24).]] | ||
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[[Image:XF-S3E01-Jericho941.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Jericho 941]] is left planted next to the body of Melissa Scully ([[Melinda McGraw]]) in the season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E01-Jericho941.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Jericho 941]] is left planted next to the body of Melissa Scully ([[Melinda McGraw]]) in the season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | ||
[[Image:JerichoStainless.jpg|thumb|none|325px|IMI Jericho 941 R, Nickel Finish - 9x19mm. The gun pictured here is the screen used pistol from the movie ''[[Live Free or Die Hard]]'']] | [[Image:JerichoStainless.jpg|thumb|none|325px|IMI Jericho 941 R, Nickel Finish - 9x19mm. The gun pictured here is the screen used pistol from the movie ''[[Live Free or Die Hard]]'']] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E15-Jericho941R.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The 'Hispanic Man'/Luis Cardinal (Lenno Britos) uses a Jericho pistol to gun down Skinner in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] | + | [[Image:XF-S3E15-Jericho941R.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The 'Hispanic Man' / Luis Cardinal (Lenno Britos) uses a Jericho pistol to gun down Skinner in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] |
[[Image:XF-S3E16-Jericho941-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Luis Cardinal holds a nickel [[Jericho 941 R]] pistol on Krycek ([[Nicholas Lea]]) in "Apocrypha" (S3E16).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E16-Jericho941-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Luis Cardinal holds a nickel [[Jericho 941 R]] pistol on Krycek ([[Nicholas Lea]]) in "Apocrypha" (S3E16).]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E16-Jericho941-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cardinal fires his Jericho in "Apocrypha" (S3E16). Note the spitted spark muzzle flash, a likely indicator of blank fire.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E16-Jericho941-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cardinal fires his Jericho in "Apocrypha" (S3E16). Note the spitted spark muzzle flash, a likely indicator of blank fire.]] | ||
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[[Image:XF-S3E20-PocketPistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|What appears to be a Jennings Model 38 is retrieved by Jose Chung near the conclusion of "Jose Chung's ''From Outer Space''" (S3E20).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E20-PocketPistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|What appears to be a Jennings Model 38 is retrieved by Jose Chung near the conclusion of "Jose Chung's ''From Outer Space''" (S3E20).]] | ||
− | ==Unknown Smith & Wesson | + | ==Unknown Smith & Wesson Automatic== |
− | + | An unknown large blue-steel Smith & Wesson semiautomatic pistol is seen wielded by an FBI agent in "Oubliette" (S3E08). | |
− | + | [[Image:XF-S3E08-SW4504-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A full-size long barreled blue-steel S&W auto, possibly a 445/545 (blued variant of the [[Smith & Wesson 645]]) is seen wielded here in the foreground in "Oubliette" (S3E08).]] | |
− | [[Image:XF-S3E08-SW4504-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A full-size | ||
=Revolvers= | =Revolvers= | ||
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==Ruger Speed Six Snub== | ==Ruger Speed Six Snub== | ||
− | Fox Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) arms himself with a snubnose [[Ruger Speed Six]] in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). He wields | + | Fox Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) arms himself with a snubnose [[Ruger Speed Six]] in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01), taking the revolver out from a box of some of his father's items (however in a flashback sequence in [[The X-Files - Season 2|Season 2]] the gun in his father's box was a Smith & Wesson revolver). He wields the Ruger during a brief standoff between himself, Scully, and Asst. Director Skinner near the beginning of "Paper Clip" (S3E02). What also appear to be Speed Six snub revolvers are used by a woman to kill her lover in "The List" (S3E05) and by a scientist near the conclusion of "War of the Coprophages" (S3E12). |
[[Image:Ruger_Speed_6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger Speed Six with blued finish and 2.75-inch barrel - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Ruger_Speed_6.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger Speed Six with blued finish and 2.75-inch barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E01-RugerSpeedSixSnub.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mulder retrieves the [[Ruger Speed Six]] snub in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E01-RugerSpeedSixSnub.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mulder retrieves the [[Ruger Speed Six]] snub in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | ||
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Numerous [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]s are seen throughout the series. These are wielded by police tactical officers and government agents, as well as military and black-ops personnel. Almost all MP5A3s seen in Season 3 are fitted with the H&K proprietary flash-hider. Starting in "Nisei" (S3E09), the MP5A3s are fitted with Surefire 628 tactical forearms, and some are also fitted with laser sights, notably the MP5s wielded by FBI tactical agents in "Pusher" (S3E17). | Numerous [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]s are seen throughout the series. These are wielded by police tactical officers and government agents, as well as military and black-ops personnel. Almost all MP5A3s seen in Season 3 are fitted with the H&K proprietary flash-hider. Starting in "Nisei" (S3E09), the MP5A3s are fitted with Surefire 628 tactical forearms, and some are also fitted with laser sights, notably the MP5s wielded by FBI tactical agents in "Pusher" (S3E17). | ||
[[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" forearm - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" forearm - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E01-MP5A3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is just barely seen here in the hands of a black ops soldier who searches through some files in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). | + | [[Image:XF-S3E01-MP5A3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is just barely seen here in the hands of a black ops soldier who searches through some files in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). This MP5 appears to have the standard lugged barrel rather than the H&K flash-hider and has a standard "slimline" foregrip. The gun is seen briefly and is not fired, so it's possible it could be another use of the Tokyo Marui airsoft gun seen earlier throughout the series.]] |
[[Image:XF-S3E01-MP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The desert-camo dressed black ops solider with his MP5A3 in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E01-MP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The desert-camo dressed black ops solider with his MP5A3 in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black-ops mercenaries fire their weapons at Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) in "Paper Clip" (S3E02). The furthermost one in the background has an MP5A3.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black-ops mercenaries fire their weapons at Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) in "Paper Clip" (S3E02). The furthermost one in the background has an MP5A3.]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E09-BlackOpsWeapons-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black-ops soldiers fire their weapons near the beginning of "Nisei" (S3E09). The two standing soldiers have MP5A3s with the proprietary H&K flash-hiders.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E09-BlackOpsWeapons-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black-ops soldiers fire their weapons near the beginning of "Nisei" (S3E09). The two standing soldiers have MP5A3s with the proprietary H&K flash-hiders.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E15-MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with a standard MP5A3 in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] | + | [[Image:XF-S3E15-MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with a standard H&K MP5A3 in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] |
[[Image:MP002M-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and flash hider - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP002M-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and flash hider - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E09-BlackOpsWeapons-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black ops soldiers conduct a search for Mulder in "Nisei" (S3E09). The one on the right has a MP5A3 with flash-hider and Surefire forearm.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E09-BlackOpsWeapons-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black ops soldiers conduct a search for Mulder in "Nisei" (S3E09). The one on the right has a MP5A3 with flash-hider and Surefire forearm.]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E09-MP5A3wLight.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] with Surefire light in "Nisei" (S3E09).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E09-MP5A3wLight.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] with Surefire light in "Nisei" (S3E09).]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel forming a firing squad fire their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - Seen are [[MP5A3]]s, MP5K Mockups and C7/K4B rifles.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel forming a firing squad fire their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - Seen are [[MP5A3]]s, MP5K Mockups and C7/K4B rifles.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SoldierWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel with their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SoldierWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel with their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - On the left is a soldier with an MP5A3.]] |
[[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-MP5A3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Pusher" (S3E17), FBI Agent Collins ([[Steve Bacic]]) advances on a building where Robert Modell ([[Robert Wisden]]) is holed up. He is armed with a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] fitted with Surefire forearm, flash hider, and a laser sight mounted beneath the flashlight.]] | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-MP5A3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Pusher" (S3E17), FBI Agent Collins ([[Steve Bacic]]) advances on a building where Robert Modell ([[Robert Wisden]]) is holed up. He is armed with a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] fitted with Surefire forearm, flash hider, and a laser sight mounted beneath the flashlight.]] | ||
[[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-MP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Collins breaches the room and points his MP5A3 at Modell.]] | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-MP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Collins breaches the room and points his MP5A3 at Modell.]] | ||
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[[Image:MP5KA3.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Heckler & Koch MP5KN for comparison - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5KA3.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Heckler & Koch MP5KN for comparison - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E01-MP5KMockup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A black ops soldier holds his MP5K mockup on Scully in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E01-MP5KMockup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A black ops soldier holds his MP5K mockup on Scully in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E09-BlackOpsWeapons-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black ops soldiers fire their weapons near the beginning of "Nisei" (S3E09). The two kneeling soldiers have mockup MP5Ks.]] | + | [[Image:XF-S3E09-BlackOpsWeapons-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black ops soldiers fire their weapons near the beginning of "Nisei" (S3E09). The two kneeling soldiers have mockup MP5Ks. The Kimel bolt carriers are visible in this image.]] |
[[Image:XF-S3E09-MP5KMockup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear shot of an MP5K mockup in the hands of a black ops soldier in "Nisei" (S3E09). The pistol in his thigh holster appears to be a [[SIG-Sauer P226]]. The solider to the right has an H&K MP5A3 with Surefire weaponlight forearm.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E09-MP5KMockup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear shot of an MP5K mockup in the hands of a black ops soldier in "Nisei" (S3E09). The pistol in his thigh holster appears to be a [[SIG-Sauer P226]]. The solider to the right has an H&K MP5A3 with Surefire weaponlight forearm.]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel forming a firing squad fire their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - Seen are MP5A3s, [[MP5K]] Mockups and C7/K4B rifles.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel forming a firing squad fire their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - Seen are MP5A3s, [[MP5K]] Mockups and C7/K4B rifles.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SoldierWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel with their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - The soldiers in center | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-SoldierWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel with their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - The two soldiers in center have MP5K mockups.]] |
==Ruger MP9== | ==Ruger MP9== | ||
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[[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black-ops mercenaries fire their weapons at Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) in "Paper Clip" (S3E02). The nearest one has a [[Ruger MP9]].]] | [[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Black-ops mercenaries fire their weapons at Mulder ([[David Duchovny]]) in "Paper Clip" (S3E02). The nearest one has a [[Ruger MP9]].]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the operative with his MP9.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E02-BlackOpsGuns-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the operative with his MP9.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E09-RugerMP9-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black ops soldier with a [[Ruger MP9]] near the beginning of "Nisei" (S3E09). ]] | + | [[Image:XF-S3E09-RugerMP9-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black ops soldier with a [[Ruger MP9]] near the beginning of "Nisei" (S3E09).]] |
[[Image:XF-S3E09-RugerMP9-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black ops soldier conducting a search for Mulder in "Nisei" (S3E09) armed with an MP9.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E09-RugerMP9-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Black ops soldier conducting a search for Mulder in "Nisei" (S3E09) armed with an MP9.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E16-RugerMP9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Clear shot of a [[Ruger MP9]] in the hands of a black ops soldier escorting Scully away at gunpoint | + | [[Image:XF-S3E16-RugerMP9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Clear shot of a [[Ruger MP9]] in the hands of a black ops soldier escorting Scully away at gunpoint in "Apocrypha" (S3E16).]] |
==Micro Uzi== | ==Micro Uzi== | ||
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[[MAC-10]]s are seen wielded by black ops soldiers in "Apocrypha" (S3E16). | [[MAC-10]]s are seen wielded by black ops soldiers in "Apocrypha" (S3E16). | ||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E16-MAC10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A MAC-10 is seen in the hands of a black ops soldier who restrains Mulder as he talks with the 'Cigarette Smoking Man'/'Cancerman' ([[William B. Davis]]) near the end of "Apocrypha" (S3E16).]] | + | [[Image:XF-S3E16-MAC10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A MAC-10 is seen in the hands of a black ops soldier who restrains Mulder as he talks with the 'Cigarette Smoking Man' / 'Cancerman' ([[William B. Davis]]) near the end of "Apocrypha" (S3E16).]] |
=Rifles / Carbines= | =Rifles / Carbines= | ||
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Due to the series' filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for the first five seasons, most of the [[M16]]-type rifles seen throughout this period were [[Colt Model 715]]s, or, more likely, the Olympic Arms K4B equivalent, which seems to be favored by the Canadian armorers. These weapons generally appeared in the hands of U.S. military personnel as an [[M16A2]] stand-in, notably soldiers guarding what appears to be a salvaged spacecraft in "Nisei" (S3E09) and soldiers forming a death squad in "731" (S3E10). In "Pusher" (S3E17), several FBI tactical agents also wield these rifles. | Due to the series' filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for the first five seasons, most of the [[M16]]-type rifles seen throughout this period were [[Colt Model 715]]s, or, more likely, the Olympic Arms K4B equivalent, which seems to be favored by the Canadian armorers. These weapons generally appeared in the hands of U.S. military personnel as an [[M16A2]] stand-in, notably soldiers guarding what appears to be a salvaged spacecraft in "Nisei" (S3E09) and soldiers forming a death squad in "731" (S3E10). In "Pusher" (S3E17), several FBI tactical agents also wield these rifles. | ||
[[Image:OlympicArmsK4B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Olympic Arms K4B (Note however, that Olympic Arms did not name their rifles with the 'K' designation until after the 1990s) with A2 handguards, heavy barrel and "Stowaway" pistol grip - 5.56x45mm. This rifle is very similar to the [[Colt Model 715]], but is distinguished by the "Stowaway" pistol grip, a feature often found on Olympic Arms AR-15 rifles made in the 1990s. Rifles similar to this one are frequently seen in productions filmed in British Columbia.]] | [[Image:OlympicArmsK4B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Olympic Arms K4B (Note however, that Olympic Arms did not name their rifles with the 'K' designation until after the 1990s) with A2 handguards, heavy barrel and "Stowaway" pistol grip - 5.56x45mm. This rifle is very similar to the [[Colt Model 715]], but is distinguished by the "Stowaway" pistol grip, a feature often found on Olympic Arms AR-15 rifles made in the 1990s. Rifles similar to this one are frequently seen in productions filmed in British Columbia.]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E10-K4BRifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers dismount from a M35A2 | + | [[Image:XF-S3E10-K4BRifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers dismount from a M35A2 'Deuce and a Half' truck armed with Olympic Arms K4B rifles in "731" (S3E10). Though blurry, the rifle shown in the center of the frame appears to have the tell-tale "Stowaway" pistol grip of the Olympic Arms ARs, as well as an A1E1 upper reciever.]] |
[[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel forming a firing squad fire their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - Seen are MP5A3s, MP5K Mockups and [[Colt Model 715|Colt 715/K4B rifles]].]] | [[Image:XF-S3E10-FiringSquadWeapons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Military personnel forming a firing squad fire their weapons in "731" (S3E10) - Seen are MP5A3s, MP5K Mockups and [[Colt Model 715|Colt 715/K4B rifles]].]] | ||
[[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-Colt715-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI SWAT agent gets into position in "Pusher" (S3E17), armed with a Colt Model 715 or Olympic Arms K4B.]] | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-Colt715-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI SWAT agent gets into position in "Pusher" (S3E17), armed with a Colt Model 715 or Olympic Arms K4B.]] | ||
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Throughout the show, especially in earlier seasons, U.S. military personnel are armed with [[M16_Rifle|Colt AR-15 SP1 rifles]] fitted with [[M16A1]]-style flash hiders as well as [[M16A2]]-style hand guards, standing in for the M16A2 service rifles that the soldiers ''should'' be using in real life. You can tell because the receivers of the guns don't have the "fencing" around the magazine release, plus they lack the A2-style rear sights, shell deflectors, and forward assists. These are not seen fired, but they can be full auto conversions since armorers in both Canada and the U.S. picked up many SP1 conversions during the 1970s and 1980s. | Throughout the show, especially in earlier seasons, U.S. military personnel are armed with [[M16_Rifle|Colt AR-15 SP1 rifles]] fitted with [[M16A1]]-style flash hiders as well as [[M16A2]]-style hand guards, standing in for the M16A2 service rifles that the soldiers ''should'' be using in real life. You can tell because the receivers of the guns don't have the "fencing" around the magazine release, plus they lack the A2-style rear sights, shell deflectors, and forward assists. These are not seen fired, but they can be full auto conversions since armorers in both Canada and the U.S. picked up many SP1 conversions during the 1970s and 1980s. | ||
[[Image:M16-SP1-with-A2-Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with A2 style handguards used to impersonate the M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16-SP1-with-A2-Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with A2 style handguards used to impersonate the M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:XF-S3E20-SP1Mockup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier assists in carrying a body with an SP1 mockup rifle slung in "Jose Chung's ''From Outer Space''" (S3E20). The rifle has [[M16A2]]-style handguards but clearly has the thinner barrel denoting it as an [[M16 Rifle|AR-15 SP1]] rather than the | + | [[Image:XF-S3E20-SP1Mockup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier assists in carrying a body with an SP1 mockup rifle slung in "Jose Chung's ''From Outer Space''" (S3E20). The rifle has [[M16A2]]-style handguards but clearly has the thinner barrel denoting it as an [[M16 Rifle|AR-15 SP1]] rather than the aforementioned heavy-barreled Colt 715/Olympic Arms K4B rifles.]] |
==XM177 (Mock-ups)== | ==XM177 (Mock-ups)== | ||
− | [[XM177|XM177-style carbines]] are used by many of the FBI SWAT agents | + | [[XM177|XM177-style carbines]] are introduced in Season 3, first seen briefly used by some of the black ops soldiers in "731" (S3E10), but most notably used by many of the FBI SWAT agents throughout "Pusher" (S3E17). All of them seem to be mocked up from other various AR-15 carbines (some have SP1 upper receivers, others have A1-style, and still others have the A1E1 style), as per the norm with XM177s in the vast majority of films and television. |
[[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|XM177E1 Carbine (AKA Colt Model 609) - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|XM177E1 Carbine (AKA Colt Model 609) - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI SWAT agent with his [[XM177|XM177-style carbine]] in "Pusher" (S3E17) stands in Modell's apartment. This one seems to have been mocked up from an [[Olympic Arms K3B]] carbine, as evident by the A1E1 upper receiver unit.]] | [[Image:TheXFilesS3E17-XM177-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI SWAT agent with his [[XM177|XM177-style carbine]] in "Pusher" (S3E17) stands in Modell's apartment. This one seems to have been mocked up from an [[Olympic Arms K3B]] carbine, as evident by the A1E1 upper receiver unit.]] | ||
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==Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Shotgun== | ==Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Shotgun== | ||
− | A [[Side by Side Sawed Off Shotgun|Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Double Barrel Shotgun]] is seen wielded under a table by an illicit salvage dealer in "Piper Maru" (S3E15). | + | A [[Side by Side Sawed Off Shotgun|Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Double Barrel Shotgun]] with exposed hammers is seen wielded under a table by an illicit salvage dealer in "Piper Maru" (S3E15). |
+ | [[Image:Sawed off exposed hammers.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sawed off side by side shotgun with exposed hammers - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E15-SawedOffShotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The salvage dealer (posing as a secretary) cocks the hammer back on the shotgun in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] | [[Image:XF-S3E15-SawedOffShotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The salvage dealer (posing as a secretary) cocks the hammer back on the shotgun in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).]] | ||
[[Image:XF-S3E15-SawedOffShotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Opposite view of the shotgun.]] | [[Image:XF-S3E15-SawedOffShotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Opposite view of the shotgun.]] |
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Season 3 of The X-Files premiered on September 22, 1995 with "The Blessing Way"; part one of the series' first two-part opener, and middle episode of a three-part story arc, continuing directly from the previous season's finale "Anasazi" and concluding with the following episode "Paper Clip". This arc, and others shown in Season 3, would feature new aspects to the show's background mythology - Most notable would be the reveal of the alien 'black oil' virus (which would play a central role for the background mythology in several additional episodes and the 1998 feature film) as well as additional revelations about the consortium of powerful figures behind the 'government' side of the combined government/alien conspiracy (among others), what would eventually come to be known simply as the 'Syndicate'. Several characters involved in the Syndicate were introduced, including 'The Well-Manicured Man' (John Neville) and 'The First Elder' (Don S. Williams) and several other characters were further explored, including Mulder's informant Mr. 'X' (Steven Williams). Also of note, the name of one of the mythology episodes, "Piper Maru", shared the first and middle name of Gillian Anderson's daughter, the child Anderson gave birth to during the previous season. "Piper Maru" would also be used as the name of an icebreaking ship in 2004's Alien vs. Predator, as a minor homage to the show.
In addition to expansion of the alien conspiracy mythology, Season 3 would feature numerous highly-regarded and critically acclaimed 'Monster-of-the-Week' stand-alone episodes - Several of which widely considered some of the best in the series, such as "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose", "Pusher", and "Jose Chung's From Outer Space". Many of these episodes featured deeper and darker elements, while others added certain levels of humor (some of it partially self-deprecating) to the show. Some of these episodes would be penned by new writers in S3, who, despite the success, would depart the series, never to return - Most notable being Glen Morgan's brother Darin Morgan, who had issues with the production but also felt unable to keep up with the pace of a scripted weekly television program. The third season of The X-Files, like the previous two seasons, was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia and would conclude in May 1996 with 24 episodes.
The following weapons were used in Season 3 of the television series The X-Files:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Pistols
Smith & Wesson 5906
Having changed sidearms in both Season 1 and Season 2, both FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) begin carrying yet a different sidearm, in this case the Smith & Wesson 5906 (marking the first and only time in the show both characters are issued the same weapon), which they use for almost all of Season 3. FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) also has a S&W 5906 as his carry weapon in Season 3. Other FBI agents and police officers are occasionally seen with S&W 5906s as well. An assassin also wields a 5906 in "Avatar" (S3E21). Part of Smith & Wesson's 'Third Generation' semiautos, the 5906 is chambered to fire 9x19mm Luger (Parabellum) ammunition, has fully ambidextrous safety levers, a one piece rear wraparound grip and construction is all stainless steel. The S&W 5906s used in the show by Mulder, Scully, and Skinner (and reused by other characters) are later models with the rounded trigger guards, and also feature adjustable rear sights and blue-steel (black) triggers and hammers.
Skinner's 5906 is first (and most notably) seen at the conclusion of the first part of the two-part season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01), as well as the following second part episode "Paper Clip" (S3E02). Mulder and Scully carry their Smith & Wesson 5906s starting in "D.P.O." (S3E03) and continue to carry them for the rest of the season. In "Nisei" (S3E09), and most particularly "731" (S3E10), a continuity error is present as Mulder's 5906 changes back and forth several times from his regular version to a older model with squared trigger-guard, all stainless components and (interestingly) the sights removed - These older model S&W 5906s would also be seen used elsewhere in the season (see 'Special' section below). In "Syzygy" (S3E13), Scully and Mulder's 5906s had accidental discharges due to uncontrolled telekinetic powers (as did several other firearms).
NOTE: Several users have previously suggested that these pistols might be the Smith & Wesson 1076 in 10mm, which was briefly used by the FBI. This is incorrect; the 1076 has a single-stack frame, while the pistols in the show have double-stack frames, meaning that they can only be the model S&W 5906. The show's guns are not the .40-caliber Smith & Wesson 4006, because the 4006's frame features checkering on the grip, missing on the show's Smith & Wessons (the 5906 frame has vertical grooves on the grip). The S&W 1076 can be easily distinguished from the S&W 5906, as the 1076 is hammerless, has no manual safety and a frame mounted de-cocking lever. Both the 1000 and the 4000-series pistols also feature straight backstraps, not curved like the 5900s. This is a TV show, not real life, and movie/television armorers have always tended to use 9mm pistols rather than larger calibers, because 9mm blanks are more reliable to cycle in pistols than larger calibers.
Special
SIG-Sauer P228
FBI Special Agent Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) carries the SIG-Sauer P228 that she carries in Season 2 as her sidearm in the first part of the two-part season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). It is briefly seen when she is disarmed of it by a black ops soldier near the beginning of the episode. The P228 is seen again later in the episode when she surrenders it to the FBI when she is suspended. Afterward Scully carries a different weapon as her sidearm and she is not seen with it for the remainder of the season. Mr. 'X' (Steven Williams) is also seen with a SIG P228 in "Wetwired" (S3E23), where he uses it to assassinate other Syndicate operatives and plants it at the scene, as well as very briefly in the next episode "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24) in a continuity error.
SIG-Sauer P226
Although Mulder and Scully trade their SIG-Sauer pistols for Smith & Wesson 5906s in Season 3, there are still some appearances of the SIG-Sauer P226 throughout the season. Alex Krycek (Nicholas Lea) uses a SIG P226 in "Piper Maru" (S3E15) (which Mulder briefly wields as well), while Mr. 'X' (Steven Williams) carries one in "731" (S3E10) and "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). Black-ops soldiers are seen with SIGs holstered in "Nisei" (S3E09), and a SWAT team leader is seen wielding one briefly in "Pusher" (S3E17).
Manurhin PPK
At the conclusion of the season's opening episode "The Blessing Way" (S3E01), as well as near the beginning of the continuing episode "Paper Clip" (S3E02), Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) is seen reusing the Manurhin PPK she used during most of the first season - She uses it when the FBI suspends her and confiscates her (then) issued SIG-Sauer P228 service pistol.
Walther PPK
In Season 3, Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) can be seen carrying a Walther PPK as a back-up pistol to his main sidearm, kept in an ankle holster. The weapon is notably seen in the episodes "Nisei" (S3E09) and "731" (S3E10).
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.
Glock 17
Glock 17 pistols are seen used by police and government officers throughout the series. In Season 3, a Glock 17 is seen pulled on Asst. Director Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) by a Syndicate operative in "Paper Clip" (S3E02).
M1911A1
Standard M1911A1 pistols are seen occasionally throughout the series. A blued variant is notably brandished by a distraught US Navy submarine crewman during a flashback sequence in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).
Jericho 941 R
Syndicate operative/assassin Luis Cardinal AKA 'The Hispanic Man' (Lenno Britos) often uses Jericho 941 R pistols as his preferred weapon. He uses an all blue-steel model to (inadvertently) kill Agent Scully's (Gillian Anderson) sister Melissa (Melinda McGraw) near the conclusion of the season opener "The Blessing Way" (S3E01). He later uses another Jericho 941 (this one nickel-plated with black controls) in "Piper Maru" (S3E15) and "Apocrypha" (S3E16), in the former case using it in an attempt to kill Assistant Director Skinner (Mitch Pileggi).
Taurus PT92AFS (Nickel)
In "The Walk" (S3E07), US Army Major General Thomas Callahan (Thomas Kopache) uses a nickel-plated Taurus PT92AFS in the climax of the episode.
Jennings Model 38 (High Polish Nickel / Stainless)
What appears to be a Jennings Model 38 pocket pistol with high-polish nickel (or stainless) finish is taken up by Jose Chung (Charles Nelson Reilly) near the conclusion of "Jose Chung's From Outer Space" (S3E20).
Unknown Smith & Wesson Automatic
An unknown large blue-steel Smith & Wesson semiautomatic pistol is seen wielded by an FBI agent in "Oubliette" (S3E08).
Revolvers
Taurus Model 66
Various Taurus Model 66 revolvers appear occasionally throughout the earlier seasons of the series. A 4" barreled stainless steel variant is used near the end of the episode "Pusher" (S3E17) by both mind-controlling killer Robert Patrick Modell (Robert Wisden) and Fox Mulder to play a game of Russian Roulette. Another blue-steel variant is used by a hostage-taker at the beginning of the season finale "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24).
Ruger Speed Six Snub
Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) arms himself with a snubnose Ruger Speed Six in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01), taking the revolver out from a box of some of his father's items (however in a flashback sequence in Season 2 the gun in his father's box was a Smith & Wesson revolver). He wields the Ruger during a brief standoff between himself, Scully, and Asst. Director Skinner near the beginning of "Paper Clip" (S3E02). What also appear to be Speed Six snub revolvers are used by a woman to kill her lover in "The List" (S3E05) and by a scientist near the conclusion of "War of the Coprophages" (S3E12).
Rossi Model 971 Snub
What appears to be a snubnose Rossi Model 971 revolver is used by San Francisco police detective Glen Chao (B.D. Wong) near the conclusion of "Hell Money" (S3E19).
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. Almost all MP5A3s seen in Season 3 are fitted with the H&K proprietary flash-hider. Starting in "Nisei" (S3E09), the MP5A3s are fitted with Surefire 628 tactical forearms, and some are also fitted with laser sights, notably the MP5s wielded by FBI tactical agents in "Pusher" (S3E17).
Heckler & Koch MP5K (Mocked up Kimel AP-9)
What appear to be Heckler & Koch MP5Ks are seen used by government agents and military/black-ops personnel. In reality, these are not real MP5Ks; but rather mock-ups built on the bolt carrier and magazine well of a Kimel AP-9, because the armorers in British Columbia did not have genuine MP5Ks during the 1990s. The same guns have also appeared in the film Crying Freeman and the series M.A.N.T.I.S. and The Outer Limits. These weapons were used in several episodes, notably by black-ops soldiers in "Nisei" (S3E09).
Ruger MP9
The Ruger MP9 appears frequently in the hands of black ops soldiers and operatives in Season 3.
Micro Uzi
Some syndicate/black ops mercenaries are seen with Micro Uzis in Season 3. Micro Uzis are also carried by the French secret service agents in "Piper Maru" (S3E15). These weapons all appear to have side-folding stocks and the 'bent' trigger guards.
Calico M955A
Calico M955As are seen throughout the show in the hands of military personnel and covert/black ops agents. It is seen wielded by black ops units in "Paper Clip" (S3E02) and "Apocrypha" (S3E16).
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
A fixed-stock Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is briefly seen used by a black ops soldier in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01) and another is seen in the hands of a Syndicate operative in "Apocrypha" (S3E16).
MAC-10
MAC-10s are seen wielded by black ops soldiers in "Apocrypha" (S3E16).
Rifles / Carbines
Colt Model 715 / Olympic Arms K4B
Due to the series' filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for the first five seasons, most of the M16-type rifles seen throughout this period were Colt Model 715s, or, more likely, the Olympic Arms K4B equivalent, which seems to be favored by the Canadian armorers. These weapons generally appeared in the hands of U.S. military personnel as an M16A2 stand-in, notably soldiers guarding what appears to be a salvaged spacecraft in "Nisei" (S3E09) and soldiers forming a death squad in "731" (S3E10). In "Pusher" (S3E17), several FBI tactical agents also wield these rifles.
Colt AR-15 SP1 (Mocked Up as M16A2)
Throughout the show, especially in earlier seasons, U.S. military personnel are armed with Colt AR-15 SP1 rifles fitted with M16A1-style flash hiders as well as M16A2-style hand guards, standing in for the M16A2 service rifles that the soldiers should be using in real life. You can tell because the receivers of the guns don't have the "fencing" around the magazine release, plus they lack the A2-style rear sights, shell deflectors, and forward assists. These are not seen fired, but they can be full auto conversions since armorers in both Canada and the U.S. picked up many SP1 conversions during the 1970s and 1980s.
XM177 (Mock-ups)
XM177-style carbines are introduced in Season 3, first seen briefly used by some of the black ops soldiers in "731" (S3E10), but most notably used by many of the FBI SWAT agents throughout "Pusher" (S3E17). All of them seem to be mocked up from other various AR-15 carbines (some have SP1 upper receivers, others have A1-style, and still others have the A1E1 style), as per the norm with XM177s in the vast majority of films and television.
Colt AR-15A2 Custom
In "Pusher" (S3E17), an FBI SWAT sniper carries a 24" barrel Colt AR-15A2 rifle fitted with a free-floating hand guard, bipod, and scope. This rifle has also appeared in other movies and TV shows filmed in British Columbia, including Dreamcatcher (where it was carried by Morgan Freeman) and several episodes of The Outer Limits.
Remington 700PSS
A police sharpshooter is seen with a Remington 700PSS in the season finale "Talitha Cumi" (S3E24). This rifle is also briefly seen in the hands of an FBI sniper in "Pusher" (S3E17).
Shotguns
Remington 870
Remington 870s are wielded by police officers and and government agents throughout the series. 870s are also seen rarely in the hands of black ops soldiers. Both standard variants and variants with mounted forend weaponlights are seen.
Mossberg 500 Bullpup
Black ops units and other government agents are seen with Mossberg 500 Bullpup shotguns throughout the series.
Over/Under Double Barreled Shotgun
An Over & Under 12-Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with dual triggers is used by a housewife to kill what she perceives to be her cheating husband in "Wetwired" (S3E23). The weapon appears to be similar to (if not the same as) an O/U shotgun used in Season 1. Another O/U shotgun is seen wielded in "Revelations" (S3E11).
Franchi PA3/215
A Franchi PA3/215 is wielded by a black ops soldier in "The Blessing Way" (S3E01).
Ithaca 37 'Featherlight'
What appears to be an Ithaca 37 "Featherlight", the field-variant of the shotgun, is seen wielded by a high-school principal heading a mob in "Syzygy" (S3E13).
Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Shotgun
A Sawed-Off Side-by-Side Double Barrel Shotgun with exposed hammers is seen wielded under a table by an illicit salvage dealer in "Piper Maru" (S3E15).
Police Station Shotguns
In "Syzygy" (S3E13), several various pump-action shotguns are seen on a rack in a police station. Near the conclusion of the episode, several of them unexpectedly and inexplicably discharge (this is due to uncontrolled telekinesis emanating from two teenagers detained at the station).
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is seen mounted on an M35A2 truck at the beginning of "731" (S3E10).