Best overall weapon in MW3

[recon7239]

So, I don't have tons of time to play MW3 these days now that I have a newborn and a toddler. That said, I wanted to see what kit you all use to get the job done. Currently I'm using the ACR with slight of hand, hard line, and stalker. I always carry a stinger as a secondary. Overall I like this kit as it seems balanced, but I wanted to get everyone else's opinion.

[jxspyder]

So, I don't have tons of time to play MW3 these days now that I have a newborn and a toddler. That said, I wanted to see what kit you all use to get the job done. Currently I'm using the ACR with slight of hand, hard line, and stalker. I always carry a stinger as a secondary. Overall I like this kit as it seems balanced, but I wanted to get everyone else's opinion.

You know that saying about opinions and assholes? Yeah, it applies here.

Kit choice is almost entirely based on playstyle. Some people swear by SMG kits, others hate them. Some people think gun x is the best gun you can get, and others think it's the worst, and go with gun Y.


That being said, generally my favorite for hardcore is the FAD. Assault rifle range with P90 firing speed. Followed by the ACR and Type 90. However, I tend to radically change my kit quite regularly in order to capitalize on xp points to rank up faster. So I'll probably be one of those guys who resets their stats at 10, because currently my K/D is -300 or so.

[recon7239]

You know that saying about opinions and assholes? Yeah, it applies here.

Kit choice is almost entirely based on playstyle. Some people swear by SMG kits, others hate them. Some people think gun x is the best gun you can get, and others think it's the worst, and go with gun Y.


That being said, generally my favorite for hardcore is the FAD. Assault rifle range with P90 firing speed. Followed by the ACR and Type 90. However, I tend to radically change my kit quite regularly in order to capitalize on xp points to rank up faster. So I'll probably be one of those guys who resets their stats at 10, because currently my K/D is -300 or so.

Your absolutely right, everyone has their own style, I was mainly just asking opinion. For example I can't do shit with a shotgun class but I know people rape with the Stryker. I'm just looking for new ideas, as I haven't even been able to prestige yet I'm still finding my niche.

[iamthesgt]

Your absolutely right, everyone has their own style, I was mainly just asking opinion. For example I can't do shit with a shotgun class but I know people rape with the Stryker. I'm just looking for new ideas, as I haven't even been able to prestige yet I'm still finding my niche.

I never use shotguns or LMGs. I almost always run assault rifles, but use some SMGs for small maps.
For a small map like Dome or hardhat, I like the MP7. I use it with the MP9 as my secondary, sleight of hand, and quickdraw.
For a large map or one with long sight lines like Mission, I run my overkill class - I have no classes with a sniper as primary, but for the big maps, I'll run an assault rifle (several different options) and then a Barret .50 Cal (Core) or an RSASS (Hardcore) with Extended Mags as my secondary. My perks are sleight of hand, overkill, and marksman.
For open maps like Interchange, I'll run my air defense class - assault rifle, stinger missile, blind eye, assassin, and steady aim.

I have used several different rifles for a significant amount of time. I do not like the burst rifles on MW3. A lot of people love the Type 95, but I don't. Not a fan of the M16 either. I only use the Mk14 in Hardcore, and the AK-47 has too much kick for me, so here's the ones I like in order.
FAD - fairly fast fire rate, optional 2-round burst. Large clip, seems to work well
G36C - all-around good gun
ACR 6.8 - high damage, quick reloads, low recoil
CM901 - high damage (but high recoil)
SCAR-L - good numbers across the board
M4 - seem to just do well with this weapon even though it's average.

You can find numerous video reviews out there comparing different weapons as well as on the Elite website. But the best way is unfortunately just to play with them. I personally would reccomend you set up at least a CQB (SMG) class, Air Defense class (AR, Stinger, Blind Eye, Assassin), and a long-range class (Overkill w/ Sniper, Sniper, or AR with ACOG).
Just my $0.02 USD

[SuicideKiller24]

I am a run and gun in every map. I have found that my best K/D comes with the PP90M1 with rapid fire and extended mags. I put on Blind eye, Assassin and sit rep if there are a lot of UAV's. I always have blind eye on for the air assaults and use my stinger. I use the Support package the most just because I can't get a sting of kills put together. So with that I use the airdrop trap, stealth bomber and Escort Airdrop.

[MaximusR3]

I have very little time in game so far since I picked it up and had to hit the road two days later but from previous experiences and the one multiplayer match i played i'm going to have to go with my trusty blade. mashing the analog stick in whenever i'm anywhere near an enemy seems to work well for me lol

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

It's not necessarily the best guns but it's the best setup. All opinion based.

MP7 - rapid fire, silencer
Stinger
Sleight of Hand
Hardline
Steady Aim

Specialist-
Scavenger
Assassin
Blind Eye

All that together = GG NO RE

[recon7239]

Thanks everyone for the ideas. I am going to play around with my classes today and see what works best. I haven't unlocked the Mp7 yet, but I am digging the p90.

[JBas83]

I think the best overall weapons for regular or hardcore is the Type 95. In regular matches you can usually get the kill with 1 pull of the trigger. In hardcore you will def get the kill.

For me recently I have been trying to use mostly shotguns in hardcore. I have all ready maxed the Striker and now Im working on the model. If you look at my sig pic below this is my setup to piss off people in hardcore...haha

[recon7239]

I think the best overall weapons for regular or hardcore is the Type 95. In regular matches you can usually get the kill with 1 pull of the trigger. In hardcore you will def get the kill.

For me recently I have been trying to use mostly shotguns in hardcore. I have all ready maxed the Striker and now Im working on the model. If you look at my sig pic below this is my setup to piss off people in hardcore...haha

Yeah I do like the type 95, so I'm gonna work on that. Earlier i was being raped by that pp90 submarine gun, you know that one that has that weird magazine on the bottom. I think I'll also give that a whirl, we'll see....

[Airborne 82 MP]

I am a pretty big fan of the MK 14 with silencer and red dot as the primary.

[recon7239]

I am a pretty big fan of the MK 14 with silencer and red dot as the primary.

For core, hardcore, or both? Im not sure on how much I like the single shot...

[Airborne 82 MP]

For HC it is a dream. At close to mid range it is a one shot kill unless you hit the extremities. At long range it is still a one shot kill most times as long as you hit the upper torso.
For Core, it is two shots but the silencer hides you so well that you will often have the time for the second shot before they can figure out where you are.
If I am playing Core, I use Steady Aim and choose the MP-9 as the secondary but I rarely play Core.

[RECONB4]

All I play is HC TDM pretty much. I'm real big on the MK14 recently. Although this time through the ranks, I've leveled up the LMGs more than anything else. The Dragunov with the ACOG is a fav as well. I would have to say overall best weapon is the ACR though. Easy iron sights, high enough damage, and very accurate. Almost no sway as well.

[BilgeRatBilly]

I personally like the P90 with dual attachments: Red dot and extended mags. It has a 50 round clip to start with then add in the extended mags and you have tons of ammo without having to reload all the time. I've always been a run and gun type of player so I die A LOT but I just recently started using the assault strike packages and have seen a big time improvement in my K/D. I use Hardline with simple kill streaks (UAV, Care Package and Predator Missile) because you only need 4 kills to go all the way through you kill streaks and you only need 2 kills to see some rewards.

It works for me, who knows it may work for you too ;)

[nalersmith88]

Scar with extended mags and silencer with mp9 silenced along with semtex concution and use slight of hand pro with hardline pro and marksmen pro and killstreak to ims attack helicopter and helicopter overwatch and make sure when u start u game press start and go to options and turn colorblind assist on and it makes the names pop up bright orange well orange for me I colorblind LOL it's works for me could work for you to.......lol

[iamthesgt]

I like the Mk14 on HC too, but lately I've been running overkill with an assault rifle as my primary and the RSASS w/extended mags as secondary - gives me one-hit capability and close-range chances


make sure when u start u game press start and go to options and turn colorblind assist on and it makes the names pop up bright orange well orange for me I colorblind LOL it's works for me could work for you to.......lol

This also enables you to see enemy stealth bombers incoming.

[BilgeRatBilly]

make sure when u start u game press start and go to options and turn colorblind assist on and it makes the names pop up bright orange well orange for me I colorblind LOL it's works for me could work for you to.......lol

Does it make everything look funny, or is the only difference the "enemy recognition"? This sounds interesting enough that I just might try it, LOL.

[SuicideKiller24]

doesn't change game color just the names of both friendly and enemy change to include the hud map. As stated before it also shows enemy stealth coming in. I use it and I think the names show sooner then they do with out the feature. It also helps with the names to POP out more. Unless I truly am colorblind and not shade blind.

[nalersmith88]

Does it make everything look funny, or is the only difference the "enemy recognition"? This sounds interesting enough that I just might try it, LOL.

Uh no just see colors different than other people LOL and I can see better at night.LOL but yea get that question all the time.lol

[recon7239]

I have found my new favorite weapon. That noob pp90m1 sub machine gun. That thing chews people up, just point shoot, and listen to the other team cuss you out. It's wonderful, until they nerf it....

[arMedL3PR3ChauN]

I like the MP7 w/rapid fire, and extended magazine (2 attachment pro). For perks I roll with blindeye, hardline, and dead silance. I stick with lower killstreaks, care package, pred, attack helicopter. In a good Mach I usually get at least 3choppers which racks up kills fast. And the secret weapon, I also use color blind assist, although I am not color blind it makes it much easier to destinguish friend from foe.

[GriffinSentinel]

And the secret weapon, I also use color blind assist, although I am not color blind it makes it much easier to destinguish friend from foe.

I'll have to try this.

[RECONB4]

I just changed it over to color blind assist. Interested to see how it turns out.

[recon7239]

I just changed it over to color blind assist. Interested to see how it turns out.

Let me know how it is...

[RECONB4]

Let me know how it is...
I guess it's a little easier to see. Just blue names for friendly and orange for enemy. I hate that you can't abbreviate the names like in Black Ops. They're always getting in the way.

[EJ_USN]

I dont know the overall best but I can go fanboy and say the ump. I do have my favorites for each gun class though.
AR: G36C
SMG: Ump 45
LMG: The 2nd to last unlock lol.
SNP: MSR
SHOT: Model, Striker, and Spas lol.
RIOT: Riot Shield (Speed)


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[GriffinSentinel]

Let me know how it is...

Very interesting. So many colors. Enemy and friendly names and map blips are in shades of orange, green, blue and light blue. took a bit to get used to, but not bad.

[Pakman3000]

Guns of choice:

ACR for run and gun w/ Kick & silencer

Type 95 w/ silencer and hybrid sight

MK14: Just discovered this beauty tonight after being raped last night along with a few guys. It's beast in HC. One shot will drop a guy. I'll figure out what attachments I need later.

Perks(all my classes):

Blindeye Pro: Keeps you immune to killstreaks and 1 beep launches with the stinger
Hardline Pro: I hate being 1 away from glory.
Marksman: Identifies an enemy at long range. Alot of times you can just shoot a lil below the name and score a kill if you can't see the guy.

Claymore(Camp) or Semtex(Offense)
Portable radar: Almost unfair. In hardcore you hear the beeps since radar is down. This + PX5s=WIN

Final Stand: I want that damn unicorn emblem

[recon7239]

Guns of choice:

ACR for run and gun w/ Kick & silencer

Type 95 w/ silencer and hybrid sight

MK14: Just discovered this beauty tonight after being raped last night along with a few guys. It's beast in HC. One shot will drop a guy. I'll figure out what attachments I need later.

Perks(all my classes):

Blindeye Pro: Keeps you immune to killstreaks and 1 beep launches with the stinger
Hardline Pro: I hate being 1 away from glory.
Marksman: Identifies an enemy at long range. Alot of times you can just shoot a lil below the name and score a kill if you can't see the guy.

Claymore(Camp) or Semtex(Offense)
Portable radar: Almost unfair. In hardcore you hear the beeps since radar is down. This + PX5s=WIN

Final Stand: I want that damn unicorn emblem

I need to start using blind eye pro more, but I like the reload rate of slight of hand.

How do you get the unicorn emblem?

[recon7239]

Very interesting. So many colors. Enemy and friendly names and map blips are in shades of orange, green, blue and light blue. took a bit to get used to, but not bad.

I have a feeling it is going to fuck with me, but i'll try it out for at least a few games.

[iamthesgt]

How do you get the unicorn emblem?

http://community.callofduty.com/thread/100571597
100 kills while in Final Stand.

[recon7239]

http://community.callofduty.com/thread/100571597
100 kills while in Final Stand.

Sweet, thanks.

[Shadowdawn]

I primarily use variations of two classes. I include the XM25 in every class except one that has a stinger. The XM25 properly used (not just noob tubing) is an amazing weapon. Someone hiding behind a box? Just sight it on the wall next to em and then aim over the box. Campers got you down? Blow em up. Sniper mowing down your team? Boom. At times I am like a surgeon with it. I actually had a sniper thank me for such a good game the other day...we spent the whole match focused on finding and killing each other and only killed others when they got in our way. It was truly an epic battle. Also..it can be used like a shotgun if sighted properly or as a long range weapon if your using SMG's. I don't just run around with it though..I only use it when its needed. Anyway..here are my main classes and if I am with Clan members the Killstreaks change

MP7 Rapid Fire or Red dot with Kick (Small Maps)
XM25
Blindeye
Hardline
Steady Aim
Support Drone/Turret/Bomber or EMP

ACR Red dot/Silencer
XM25
Blindeye
Assassin
Marksman
Assault either UAV/CarePackage/Predator or Care Package/AC-130/Escort

AK47 or Type 96 Kick Red Dot
Blindeye
Hardline
Marksman
Specialist changes based on challenges but usually assassin is the first.

[lawacr]

The ACR w/ kick, red dot is hands down is the best rifle in MW2 and MW3 in my opinion. But I also like the MK 14 just depends on how the match is running.

[recon7239]

I primarily use variations of two classes. I include the XM25 in every class except one that has a stinger. The XM25 properly used (not just noob tubing) is an amazing weapon. Someone hiding behind a box? Just sight it on the wall next to em and then aim over the box. Campers got you down? Blow em up. Sniper mowing down your team? Boom. At times I am like a surgeon with it. I actually had a sniper thank me for such a good game the other day...we spent the whole match focused on finding and killing each other and only killed others when they got in our way. It was truly an epic battle. Also..it can be used like a shotgun if sighted properly or as a long range weapon if your using SMG's. I don't just run around with it though..I only use it when its needed. Anyway..here are my main classes and if I am with Clan members the Killstreaks change

MP7 Rapid Fire or Red dot with Kick (Small Maps)
XM25
Blindeye
Hardline
Steady Aim
Support Drone/Turret/Bomber or EMP

ACR Red dot/Silencer
XM25
Blindeye
Assassin
Marksman
Assault either UAV/CarePackage/Predator or Care Package/AC-130/Escort

AK47 or Type 96 Kick Red Dot
Blindeye
Hardline
Marksman
Specialist changes based on challenges but usually assassin is the first.

I have never used the XM25. Is the damage comparable to the M203 or RPG? I'll have to try that one out.

[iamthesgt]

I have never used the XM25. Is the damage comparable to the M203 or RPG? I'll have to try that one out.

No - if you hit them directly (I think) it's a one-hit kill. But its splash damage is much less than the M203/RPG...about two near-hits to kill. Balanced by the fact it has a 4-grenade clip and quick fire rate.

[recon7239]

No - if you hit them directly (I think) it's a one-hit kill. But its splash damage is much less than the M203/RPG...about two near-hits to kill. Balanced by the fact it has a 4-grenade clip and quick fire rate.

That's cool. I'll have to check it out. I bet it is a good tool to have on maps like interstate.

[Shadowdawn]

I should have mentioned I usually only play Hardcore. It suffers during core and for the most part will not be worth using.

[recon7239]

I should have mentioned I usually only play Hardcore. It suffers during core and for the most part will not be worth using.

O, well that's good to know. I tried using it for core and I hated it. I bet on hardcore it could do some work, especially with such a good magazine size and faster fire rate.

[DaddyDietrich]

So yeah Ill take my Jav over any gun. Check it out. http://youtube/NDrZdlJL-nM

[recon7239]

So yeah Ill take my Jav over any gun. Check it out. http://youtube/NDrZdlJL-nM

That's another weapon I suck with, I can't kill shit with the jav. Which is always why I carry a stinger in it's place...

[EJ_USN]

That's another weapon I suck with, I can't kill shit with the jav. Which is always why I carry a stinger in it's place...

I almost killed myself getting all the titles for it in MW2... Needless to say I won't do it in MW3


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[WHIT3C3LL]

CM901 hands down with iron sights extended mags. perks to use with it that i personally like are sleight of hand pro, Hardline pro, and stalker pro. HANDS DOWN best setup i've made

[iamthesgt]

CM901 hands down with iron sights extended mags. perks to use with it that i personally like are sleight of hand pro, Hardline pro, and stalker pro. HANDS DOWN best setup i've made

I like the CM901. Gotta use kick with it though.

[recon7239]

I like the CM901. Gotta use kick with it though.

I do not like the fire rate of the CM901. Is it better if you put rapid fire on?

[iamthesgt]

I do not like the fire rate of the CM901. Is it better if you put rapid fire on?

There is no rapid fire proficiency for assault rifle. The damage balances the low fire rate.

[EJ_USN]

There is no rapid fire proficiency for assault rifle. The damage balances the low fire rate.

You stand corrected. MK14 and Type 95 have rapid fire.


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[recon7239]

I tried using both the CM901and type 95 last night, but I am sticking with my MSR and pp90M1 combo.

[iamthesgt]

You stand corrected. MK14 and Type 95 have rapid fire.


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You're right. I had forgotten - I usually only play with automatic Assault rifles. No automatics have rapid fire.