Best SA87 Loadout in Modern Warfare (2019)
October 30, 2026 · Updated November 10, 2026 · 2 min read
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 · 1 independent source families
One source family supports this setup; a wider consensus is not established.
- Rear Grip
- Stippled Grip Tape
- Barrel
- 12.4" Factory Barrel
- Underbarrel
- Commando Foregrip
- Muzzle
- Monolithic Suppressor
- Perk
- Sleight of Hand
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 SA87 is a Modern Warfare (2019) LMG that Esports Tales ranked in Tier C in April 2020, while adding that it plays better than it looks on paper. Charlie INTEL placed it seventh among Warzone LMGs in October 2021. Build it around the 12.4" Factory Barrel for multiplayer. That barrel is the one part the author calls a must-have. The main set is dated 15 April 2020.
Best SA87 loadout
Esports Tales lists this set (15 April 2020). Dexerto's June 2021 build confirms the Monolithic Suppressor and Commando Foregrip.
| Slot | Pick | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Grip | Stippled Grip Tape | About 2 frames faster ADS and a reported 3-frame sprint-to-fire gain |
| Barrel | 12.4" Factory Barrel | Greatly improves ADS and movement, at some cost to range |
| Underbarrel | Commando Foregrip | Sharply reduces side-to-side bounce |
| Muzzle | Monolithic Suppressor | Not essential; a Compensator could replace it |
| Perk | Sleight of Hand | Reload from about 2.3s to 1.6s, roughly 30% faster |
Why this build works
The short barrel is the big handling gain, and grip tape adds to it. The Commando Foregrip was preferred to the Operator and Ranger options for controlling horizontal movement. Esports Tales took Sleight of Hand over 50 Round Mags, and saw no noticeable ADS gain from an ADS stock or Tac Laser, so it left them off.
How to play it
Use it at mid range, and swap barrel if you find yourself losing long fights. Dexerto's Warzone guide calls it weak at close range, so give it room there and carry a secondary.
Alternative setups
Warzone (Dexerto, 15 June 2021): Monolithic Suppressor, Tac Laser, FORGE TAC CQB Comb, Commando Foregrip, 50 Rounds Mag. The suppressor increases bullet velocity and damage range and hides the gun from radar. Perks are E.O.D, Overkill and Amped, with Semtex, a Heartbeat Sensor and a MAC-10 secondary.
Sources
- Esports Tales: Best LMG attachments in CoD Modern Warfare and Warzone
- Dexerto: Best Warzone SA87 class loadout
- Charlie INTEL: Best LMG loadouts for Call of Duty: Warzone Season 6
Checked: 30 October 2026. Reflects multiplayer balance as of April 2020 and Warzone as of June 2021 for the alternative.