MW3 (2011) · Assault Rifles
AK-47
Original-game build
Strong recoil makes Kick a must on the MW3 AK-47, and a Silencer suits it better than sights, which only make the wobble worse.
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MW3 (2011) · Sniper Rifles
AS50
Original-game build
The MW3 AS50 has half the scope zoom of other snipers, which suits quickscoping and mid-range fights despite its small magazine.
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MW3 (2011) · Sniper Rifles
Barrett .50 Cal
Original-game build
The MW3 Barrett .50 Cal suits both quickscopers and campers, with Extended Mags for the first and Heartbeat Sensor for the second.
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MW3 (2011) · Assault Rifles
CM901
Original-game build
The MW3 CM901 hits hard at a slow fire rate, but its erratic recoil makes Kick essential and high-zoom optics a poor fit.
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MW3 (2011) · Sniper Rifles
Dragunov
Original-game build
The MW3 Dragunov suffers from high recoil, so the Steam guide suggests an ACOG Scope and Kick, using it like a semi-auto rifle.
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MW3 (2011) · Assault Rifles
FAD
Original-game build
The MW3 FAD fires fastest among rifles with the lowest damage and a very slow reload, so it needs Sleight of Hand or Extended Mags.
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MW3 (2011) · Machine Pistols
G18
Original-game build
The MW3 G18 has better damage than other machine pistols but a much smaller magazine, so Extended Mags or Akimbo are the only fits.
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MW3 (2011) · Shotguns
KSG 12
Original-game build
The MW3 KSG 12 has a large magazine and often kills in one shot with Damage, helped further by Extreme Conditioning.
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MW3 (2011) · Sniper Rifles
L118A
Original-game build
The MW3 L118A is a bolt-action sniper you can use from the start, but the Steam guide says to drop it for the MSR when you can.
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MW3 (2011) · Assault Rifles
M16A4
Original-game build
Fit a Holographic Sight or Thermal Scope on the MW3 M16A4 to reduce recoil, and keep its burst fire for accurate work.
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MW3 (2011) · Assault Rifles
M4A1
Original-game build
The MW3 M4A1 kicks hard visually but shoots straight with Kick and a Thermal Scope, making it a steadier rifle than it looks.
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MW3 (2011) · Assault Rifles
MK14
Original-game build
The MW3 MK14 is a low-recoil semi-automatic with high damage, weak up close but a mobile sniper-like option in Hardcore.
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MW3 (2011) · Light Machine Guns
MK46
Original-game build
The MW3 MK46 is Altered Gamer's ideal LMG, with low recoil and a high fire rate; fit Grip and a Red Dot Sight or Thermal Scope.
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MW3 (2011) · Handguns
MP412
Original-game build
The MW3 MP412 is a two-shot revolver when one hit lands on the torso, and Akimbo is the only setup the Steam guide endorses.
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MW3 (2011) · Submachine Guns
MP5
Original-game build
The MW3 MP5 is one of the less useful SMGs, and its small magazine and poor sight call for a Red Dot Sight or Extended Mags.
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MW3 (2011) · Submachine Guns
MP7
Original-game build
The MW3 MP7 is exceptional in every category, and many players run it with a Silencer, Extended Mags and a stealth perk set.
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MW3 (2011) · Machine Pistols
MP9
Original-game build
The MW3 MP9 is the only secondary with reach, which makes a Silencer or Extended Mags version a fine partner for shotguns.
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MW3 (2011) · Sniper Rifles
MSR
Original-game build
The MW3 MSR is the fastest bolt-action, recommended for all quickscopers, and Extended Mags are the clear first attachment.
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MW3 (2011) · Submachine Guns
P90
Original-game build
The MW3 P90 offers a big magazine that suits rush classes, and a Red Dot Sight helps with its poor long-range default sight.
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MW3 (2011) · Handguns
P99
Original-game build
The MW3 P99 has the highest fire rate among handguns, with a Silencer that makes recoil nearly unnoticeable.
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MW3 (2011) · Submachine Guns
PP90M1
Original-game build
The MW3 PP90M1 has two distinct roles, close and long range, and Kick with a Silencer or Rapid Fire defines which you get.
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MW3 (2011) · Sniper Rifles
RSASS
Original-game build
The MW3 RSASS has low recoil and a 20-round magazine, working as a long-range rifle and rated by the Steam guide as best in Hardcore.
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MW3 (2011) · Assault Rifles
SCAR-L
Original-game build
The MW3 SCAR-L is an accurate early rifle whose recoil drifts right and up, which is why Kick or a Silencer plus Extended Mags fits it.
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MW3 (2011) · Machine Pistols
Skorpion
Original-game build
The MW3 Skorpion plays essentially like an SMG, with Akimbo weakened by several patches, so a single gun needs Sleight of Hand.
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MW3 (2011) · Shotguns
SPAS-12
Original-game build
The MW3 SPAS-12 is a good pump-action shotgun with few useful attachments; Extended Mags and Damage are the ones the guide backs.
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MW3 (2011) · Assault Rifles
Type 95
Original-game build
The MW3 Type 95 is a burst rifle with very little recoil, so sights matter more than Kick and it lets you pick a free proficiency.
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MW3 (2011) · Submachine Guns
UMP45
Original-game build
The MW3 UMP45 has the best damage range among SMGs but the lowest fire rate, so Range and Extended Mags suit it best.
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MW3 (2011) · Handguns
USP .45
Original-game build
The MW3 USP .45 is the default handgun with a good rate of fire, and a Silencer suits stealth or sniper classes.
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