All Handguns and Sidearms

Handguns are lightweight sidearms in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) that are quick to fire and easy to use but have low range and firepower. Read on to see a full list of all Handguns, and how to modify and use them effectively.

All Handguns in Modern Warfare 2 (MW2)

List of All Handguns

Weapon	Basic Info
X12	How to Unlock: Unlocked at Level 31. Platform: XRK Base Round Capacity: 17 Reserve Ammo: 34
X13 Auto	How to Unlock: Unlocked by leveling the X12 to Level 10. Platform: XRK Base Round Capacity: 17 Reserve Ammo: 34
P890	How to Unlock: Unlocked by default. Platform: Bruen 890 Base Round Capacity: 8 Reserve Ammo: 16
.50 GS	How to Unlock: Unlocked at Level 13. Platform: SAKIN G Series Base Round Capacity: 7 Reserve Ammo: 14
Basilisk	How to Unlock: Unlocked at Level 39. Platform: Basilisk 500 Base Round Capacity: 5 Reserve Ammo: 20

How to Modify Handguns

Modify Weapons in Gunsmith

Access Gunsmith from Loadouts Build Your Own Weapon Customize Weapon Appearance

From the main menu, head to the Weapons tab, then select Multiplayer Loadout. Choose which loadout you wish to edit, and here you will be able to access the Gunsmith for each weapon.

When in the Gunsmith, you can choose which of the ten attachments you wish to swap out. These attachments will change the effectiveness of your weapon and how it plays in game.

Gunsmith 2.0 Guide: Weapon Attachments Explained

How to Use Handguns

Best Paired with Riot Shield

If you want to use handguns as primary weapons, you can pair them with the Riot Shield to get some extra defense and survive getting shot from behind. Try to unlock the Riot Shield before using any handgun in the game as your main weapon to have a better combat experience.

Handy Sidearm for Sniper Rifles

You can also pair a handgun with a Sniper Rifle and use it if enemies want to take you out at close-range. Handguns with high fire rates usually work better with a Sniper Rifle, like P890, X12, and X13 Auto, as they can take out opponents quickly but accurately.

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Best Guns for Multiplayer	Best Guns for Campaign
Best Sniper Rifle	Best Assault Rifle
Best Quickscope Class	Best Submachine Gun
Best Marksman Rifle	Best Assault Class
Best Shotgun	-