Are you looking for the best meta guns for Modern Warfare 2? Modern Warfare 2 has been out for long enough now that a meta has evolved, and a few weapons dominate the battlefield. In this guide, we’ll take a look at the current Modern Warfare 2 meta, including the top weapons and loadouts for each of them. That includes attachments, equipment, and perks.
Now, determining the best gun is somewhat subjective since there are some excellent options for every playstyle. But we’ve broken it down by weapon type to provide a solid loadout for each category, so there’s a little something for everyone.
Best Modern Warfare 2 Meta Guns
The Modern Warfare 2 meta guns for each weapon class are:
- AR: M4
- SMG: Fennec 45
- LMG: Sakin MG38
- Sniper: SP-X 80
- Marksman Rifle: SA-B 50
- Pistol: P890
Best AR in Modern Warfare 2: M4
M4 is the first AR you unlock in MW2, and it’s an easy weapon to use. With the right setup, it’s a highly-effective weapon at mid-range, with a nice TTK and decent mobility. You can consider pairing this with a secondary that you want to level up since we’re still in the leveling phase of the game.
M4 loadout for Modern Warfare 2:
- Barrel: Hightower 20″ Barrel
- Muzzle: RF Crown 50
- Underbarrel: FSS SHarksin 90
- Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
- Lethal: Drill Charge, Semtex
- Perks: Double Time, Battle Hardened, Resupply, High Alert
- Field Upgrade: Portable Radar or Munitions Box
Best SMG in Modern Warfare 2: Fennec 45
The best SMG in MW2 is shaping up to be the Fennec 45. Despite its small clip, it’s the dominant choice for close-range gunfights. You’ll be doing a ton of reloading due to the high fire rate, but it shreds up close, so that’s not a major downfall.
Fennec 45 loadout for Modern Warfare 2:
- Muzzle: Bruen Cubic Compensator
- Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
- Stock: FTAC Stock Cap
- Rear Grip: Fennec Stippled Grip
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
- Lethal: Drill Charge
- Perks: Double Time, Battle Hardened, Resupply, High Alert
- Field Upgrade: Portable Radar or Munitions Box
Best LMG in Modern Warfare 2: Sakin MG38
The Sakin MG38 is a beast of an LMG, ideal for mid to long-range fights. It’s a heavy weapon with terrible mobility, but its firepower is unmatched. If you’re in a good position and your sights are locked, whoever steps into the crosshair will go down.
Sakin MG38 loadout for Modern Warfare 2:
- Muzzle: Polarfire-S
- Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
- Stock: Cheetah STM Stock
- Rear Grip: Bruen G305 Grip Wrap
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
- Lethal: Drill Charge
- Perks: Double Time, Battle Hardened, Resupply, High Alert
- Field Upgrade: Portable Radar or Munitions Box
Best Sniper in Modern Warfare 2: SP-X 80
The SP-X 80 is the best sniper in Modern Warfare 2 at the moment, thanks to decent mobility, superior damage, solid fire rate, and nice ADS. Consider tuning the barrel for more ADS and Recoil, grip for ADS and sprint to fire speed, and stock for more ADS to improve mobility.
You can also use the SA-B 50 with no optic as a secondary, as it synergizes very well with the SP-X 80 since it’s more mobile and better for close range.
SP-X 80 loadout for Modern Warfare 2:
- Barrel: 16″ ZLR Executor 80 Barrel
- Laser: CORIO LAZ-44 V3
- Stock: PVZ-890 Tac Stock
- Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt
- Tactical: Stun Grenade
- Lethal: Semtex
- Perks: Double Time, Overkill, Sleight of Hand, High Alert
- Field Upgrade: Portable Radar or Dead Silence
Best Marksman Rifle in Modern Warfare 2: SA-B 50
If you’re a sniper, there’s probably no better secondary option than the SA-B 50 for players who run Overkill. This weapon is a highly mobile marksman rifle that can one-shot with no issues at mid-range. It’s basically a more mobile SP-X 80, making it great for an aggressive playstyle.
SA-B 50 loadout for Modern Warfare 2:
- Barrel: 12.5″ Carbon Barrel
- Laser: CORIO LAZ-44 V3
- Stock: XRK Specter Mod
- Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt
- Rear Grip: Schlager Match Grip
- Tactical: Stun Grenade
- Lethal: Semtex
- Perks: Double Time, Overkill, Sleight of Hand, High Alert
- Field Upgrade: Portable Radar or Dead Silence
Best Pistol in Modern Warfare 2: P890
Everyone needs a good secondary, and the P890 is an insanely powerful pistol in MW2. Pair it with a Riot Shield if you’re focused primarily on leveling it, but you can also pair it with any of your other primary guns. It’s a two-tap pistol with the loadout below, so give it a shot, and you likely won’t be disappointed.
P890 loadout for Modern Warfare 2:
- Muzzle: Forge DX90-F
- Barrel: XRK Tacops Barrel
- Trigger Action: Bruen Express
- Rear Grip: FJX DVF60 Grip
- Magazine: 10-Round Mag
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
- Lethal: Drill Charge
- Perks: Double Time, Battle Hardened, Resupply, High Alert
- Field Upgrade: Portable Radar or Munitions Box
That concludes our current list of the best meta weapons for Modern Warfare 2 thus far. It’s still an evolving meta, so we will update this list as time passes and other weapons become more dominant. Remember, there are still many solid weapons not on this list, so use this as a guide but be bold and experiment to find what suits your playstyle best.
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