This is a list of the best SMGs (Submachine Guns) in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (BO7). Read on to see the best SMG loadouts including info on the stats of each gun and how to unlock them.
| Related SMGs Guides | |
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| List of All SMGs | Best SMGs |
List of Contents
| Best SMGs | |
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| 1 | Dravec 45: Great Handling SMG |
| 2 | Ryden 45K: All-Rounder SMG |
| 3 | Razor 9mm: High Fire Rate SMG |
| 4 | Carbon 57: High Capacity SMG |
| 5 | RK-9: Burst Fire SMG |
| 6 | MPC-25: High Damage SMG |
SMGs are ranked according to their tier list placement.
Best Guns and Weapons Tier List
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| How to Unlock | Unlocked at Player Level 34.
Max Gun Level: 36 |
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| Weapon Type | SMG |
| Fire Mode | Full-Auto (Default) |
| Ammo | Mag Size: 36 | Mags: 3 |
The Dravec 45 is the go-to low-recoil SMG for any player. The gun having low recoil means you can easily build for speed, making it a great close-quarters run-and-gun weapon. Its Prestige Attachment Mobile Ranger Laser+ takes movement with this weapon several steps further.
| Standard Build | Copied
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| Gunfighter Build | Copied
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Dravec 45 Best Loadout and Build
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| How to Unlock | Unlocked by default.
Max Gun Level: 42 |
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| Weapon Type | SMG |
| Fire Mode | Full-Auto (Default) |
| Ammo | Mag Size: 30 | Mags: 4 |
The Ryden 45K is a great all-around SMG and is one of the earliest SMGs you can have in the game. It can also be built for speed since it also has low recoil. Alternatively, you can also build it purely for hipfire with the Prestige Attachment Tactical Jump Stock.
| Standard Build | Copied
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| Gunfighter 1 Build | Copied
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| Gunfighter 2 Build | Copied
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Ryden 45K Best Loadout and Build
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| How to Unlock | Unlocked at Player Level 19.
Max Gun Level: 42 |
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| Weapon Type | SMG |
| Fire Mode | Full-Auto (Default) |
| Ammo | Mag Size: 30 | Mags: 4 |
This is a high fire rate SMG that is great to use at close-range, having an edge over other SMGs due to its power. It, however, has to be built better in recoil control due to its high fire rate. Its Prestige Attachment Bullet Velocity Barrel helps greatly in mitigating the recoil it generates.
| Standard Build | Copied
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| Gunfighter Build | Copied
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Razor 9mm Best Loadout and Build
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| How to Unlock | Unlocked at Player Level 46.
Max Gun Level: 41 |
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| Weapon Type | SMG |
| Fire Mode | Full-Auto (Default) |
| Ammo | Mag Size: 50 | Mags: 2 |
The Carbon 57 is a high capacity SMG that sticks as mostly a comfort option for run-and-gun players. Having a larger magazine size means you can give more time to pray spray, but note that this weapon has lower damage output as a result.
| Standard Build | Copied
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| Gunfighter Build | Copied
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Carbon 57 Best Loadout and Build
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| How to Unlock | Unlocked at Player Level 7.
Max Gun Level: 42 |
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| Weapon Type | SMG |
| Fire Mode | Burst Fire (Default) |
| Ammo | Mag Size: 30 | Mags: 4 |
The RK-9 is a low recoil burst fire SMG that sports a good amount of recoil control. It's a good general use SMG, but you may just find its low fire rate lacking. You can improve this fire rate further with the Rapid Stable Handstop SMG, but you will have to get used to using this gun in a semi-burst style.
| Standard Build | Copied
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| Gunfighter Build | Copied
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| How to Unlock | Unlocked at Player Level 55.
Max Gun Level: 42 |
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| Weapon Type | SMG |
| Fire Mode | Full-Auto (Default) |
| Ammo | Mag Size: 30 | Mags: 4 |
The MPC-25 is a hard-hitting SMG that requires some tuning and recoil control to make the best out of. When built well, it can definitely deliver with its stopping power. Its Prestige Attachment Short Jump Barrel makes it much better for control.
| Standard Build | Copied
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| Gunfighter 1 Build | Copied
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| Gunfighter 2 Build | Copied
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| All Best Weapons Guides | |
|---|---|
| Best Guns and Weapons Tier List | |
| Best Assault Rifles | Best SMGs |
| Best Shotguns | Best LMGs |
| Best Marksman Rifles | Best Snipers |
| Best Pistols | Best Melee Weapons |
| Best Launchers | - |
| Assault Rifle Loadouts | ||
|---|---|---|
M15 Mod 0 |
AK-27 |
MXR-17 |
X9 Maverick |
DS20 Mirage |
Peacekeeper MK1 |
| SMG Loadouts | ||
Ryden 45K |
RK-9 |
Razor 9mm |
Dravec 45 |
Carbon 57 |
MPC-25 |
| Shotgun Loadouts | ||
M10 Breacher |
Echo 12 |
Akita |
| LMG Loadouts | ||
MK.78 |
XM325 |
- |
| Marksman Rifle Loadouts | ||
M8A1 |
Warden 308 |
M34 Novaline |
| Sniper Loadouts | ||
VS Recon |
Shadow SK |
XR-3 Ion |
| Pistol Loadouts | ||
Jäger 45 |
Velox 5.7 |
CODA 9 |
| Melee Weapon Loadouts | ||
Knife |
Flatline MK.II |
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| Launcher Loadouts | ||
AAROW 109 |
A.R.C. M1 |
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