Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Weapon Guide

You are going to have to kill a lot of people in order to successfully complete Modern Warfare 2 and there are lots of ways to do it. The single player campaign stretches across various countries and environments, so you can change weapons quite frequently as you adapt to each new situation. For more on the game check out the Modern Warfare 2 review or if you’re struggling with the campaign try the walkthrough. In this article we’ll examine the guns, explosives and special items at your fingertips.

The basic weapon set is mostly standard first-person shooter equipment with typical categories like sniper rifles, shotguns, assault rifles, pistols and RPGs but there are some important distinctions and a few surprise extras. You can carry two guns plus explosives and in the single player there are special options like painting targets for the Stryker armoured combat vehicle.

You are rarely without a gun in Modern Warfare 2 but sometimes you will want to kill quietly or will be so close to the enemy that it is easier to do a melee attack. You can always hit E to strike with the butt of your gun.

• Knife – for up close and personal wet work without a sound.
• Throwing Knife – aim carefully and you’ll get an instant kill.
• Ice Picks – meant for climbing in the campaign these are effective murder tools as well.
• Riot Shield – ideal for blocking fire but you can’t wield a weapon while you have the shield, however if you get close you can hit enemies in the head with it to kill them.

All of the hand guns are semi-automatic. The ammunition count is listed for each one. You’ll have a hand gun as your secondary weapon by default but I’d recommend switching it out for something else as soon as you get the option. The M9 is my pick.

• USP .45 – 12
• Colt .44 Magnum – 6
• M9 - 15
• M1911 – 7
• Desert Eagle – 7

These aren’t massively accurate but for close quarters combat when you want to spray a room they do the trick nicely and they’re fun to use. The ammunition counts are listed again but remember you can get extended magazines. I like the Glock best.

• Glock 18 – 17
• PP-2000 - 30
• TMP - 15
• M93 Raffica - 15

These are great general purpose weapons and with various attachments they can be adapted to fit almost any situation. The ammunition counts are listed again but remember you can get extended magazines. I have affection for the AK-47 but it probably isn’t your best option to be honest.

• M4A1 - 30
• FAMAS - 30
• SCAR-H - 20
• TAR-21 - 30
• FN FAL - 20
• M16A4 - 30
• ACR - 30
• FN F2000
• AK-47 - 30

Some folk just love to snipe, everyone else hates them. If you like to find a nest and settle down to pick off enemies from a distance then you’ll want one of these. Just make sure you have a good back up weapon because the clips are small and the reload times are long. The Dragunov is my pick but you won’t find it in the multiplayer.

• Intervention - 5
• Barrett .50 - 10
• WA2000 - 6
• M21 EBR – 10
• Dragunov - 10