Best .357 Loadout in Modern Warfare (2019)
30 octobre 2026 · Mis à jour 10 novembre 2026 · 2 min de lecture
Original-game build
Original-game guide from the October 2026 editorial snapshot. Accessible sources confirm the attachment names; this is not a claim of a majority consensus or current Warzone compatibility.
Source check: 2026-11-10 · 2 independent source families
- Ammunition
- Snake Shot
- Laser
- 5mW Laser
- Trigger Action
- Lightweight Trigger
- Barrel
- .357 Long
- Perk
- Sleight of Hand
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Source review — 10 November 2026: This is an original-game loadout from the dated guide below. Accessible source pages confirm the listed weapon attachment names. Perks and equipment retain their original dated attribution; the source review does not imply hands-on testing or a fresh balance-patch analysis.
The .357 is a magnum built around one attachment in Modern Warfare (2019): Snake Shot, which fires shotgun-style damage at pistol speed. Esports Tales ranked it Tier S for that reason in April 2020, and Dexerto and PCGamesN build on the same part. Use the set below. It dates from 14 April 2020, and PCGamesN notes a later nerf reduced its range.
Best .357 loadout
Esports Tales lists this set (14 April 2020). Dexerto (7 May 2020) and PCGamesN (updated 17 January 2022) confirm .357 Long, Lightweight Trigger, 5mW Laser and Snake Shot.
| Slot | Pick | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Snake Shot | Shotgun damage at pistol fire rate |
| Laser | 5mW Laser | Faster sprint-to-fire and tighter hip-fire spread |
| Trigger Action | Lightweight Trigger | 30% more fire rate, to 157 RPM |
| Barrel | .357 Long | The only barrel that changes range; slightly lower movement |
| Perk | Sleight of Hand | Reload from 2s to 1.18s |
Why this build works
Snake Shot gives the magnum its role, and everything else improves how often you can use it. The trigger's 30% more fire rate has a big effect on a slow-firing gun, the barrel extends the short distance the shot works over, and the laser helps because you fire this from the hip. PCGamesN's figure is that four shots down a fully armoured enemy.
How to play it
Treat it as a backup shotgun for tight corners. Stay close, shoot from the hip and do not expect it to work at range. Dexerto says Akimbo makes optics useless because dual-wielded pistols cannot ADS, so skip the optic if you go that route.
Alternative setups
Akimbo (Dexerto, 7 May 2020): .357 Long, 5mW Laser, Lightweight Trigger, Snake Shot, Akimbo. Dexerto says a muzzle is not needed. PCGamesN says the four shots needed for a fully armoured target become two with Akimbo.
Unlock notes
Dexerto says Akimbo comes from getting three kills in five separate matches with the .357 using the Recon perk.
Sources
- Esports Tales: Best handguns and pistols attachments in CoD Modern Warfare and Warzone
- Dexerto: How to unlock Akimbo pistols in Modern Warfare
- PCGamesN: The best Akimbo pistols in Warzone Pacific Season 1 Reloaded
Checked: 30 October 2026. Reflects multiplayer balance as of April 2020; PCGamesN's notes run to January 2022.