What Gun does Rick Grimes use in The Walking Dead?
Rick Grimes, a main character in AMC’s The Walking Dead, has been associated with various weapons throughout the series. With his leadership role in various groups and his fight to survive in a world infested with walkers, his choice of firearms is vital to his survival and fighting skills. In this article, we will explore what guns Rick Grimes uses, and how they become instrumental in his journey.
Early Years in the Series
In the early episodes of The Walking Dead (Season 1-4), Rick Grimes does not have a preferred firearms choice. As a cop, he is trained with different weapons, including pistols and shotguns. During these early years, we primarily see him using the Beretta 92 pistol during his law enforcement work as a sheriff’s deputy before the outbreak.
Breaking Down the Beretta 92
- Calibre: 9x19mm Parabellum
- Magazine capacity: 15 rounds (semi-automatic)
- Sight System: Fixed iron sights with a notch and post at the rear, a prominent front sight
- Additional features: Ambidextrous safety, drop-leaf trigger, magazine detachable box
Changing Times and New Gun Confiscation
As Rick survives the early years, he confiscates Beretta 92 from supply caches and abandoned armory. He also receives aid from other survivors who contributed to his arsenal, mostly consisting of pistols. Gradually, Rick realizes his Beretta 92 gets worn out, and a bigger, more reliable rifle needs to be acquired to complement his self-defense approach with the pistol.
The Glock 22 & Glock 34**
Before the Saviors (S7-E8: Last Day on Earth) emerged, Rick Grimes picked up a Glock 22 and a Glock 34. Both are semiautomatic pistols widely associated with law enforcement:
| **Gun** | **Calibre** | **Magazine capacity** |
| — | — | — |
| Glock 22 |.40 S&W (10mm) | 15 rounds (semiautomatic) |
| Glock 34 |.40 S&W (10mm) | 13 rounds (semiautomatic) |
* Common features: Ambidextrous magazine release, dual recoil springs, integral night sights
* Differentiable features: Glock 34 has a longer slide profile and barrel length for lower recoil
**Strugnell and the.270 Winchester**
In an exclusive interview with **Shawna Trpcic and Greg Nicotero from The Walking Dead Season 7, it has** been confirmed that Strigl (Rick Grime’s ally) originally planned to provide Rick Grime with a.270 rifle. Unfortunately, there haven’t been any moments we see Rick Grimes employ this gun in action against walkers.
