And some of them are really startlingly powerful in their own right.
What is the best Pistol in MW3?
In the current meta,the best Pistol in Modern Warfare 3 is the Renetti.
And not just any old SMG, but one of thebest SMGs in MW3.
There’s not much more to be said.
It’s also fairly slow in terms of handling and mobility speeds for a Pistol.
X13 Auto
The X13 Auto is actually not a terrible choice for a fast-acting sidearm in MW3.
It has an exceptionally fast rate of fire at getting on for 1000 rpm.
More effort than I’d like to put into a Pistol loadout, to be honest.
Still, it’s pretty fun to use, especially Akimbo.
It also has a fairly decent fire rate considering it also beats out similar pistols in the damage-per-shot department.
It’s far from a bad Pistol, so don’t get the wrong impression from this low ranking.
It’s just that there are better, more reliable options nowadays.
COR-45
The COR-45 is built around a single concept: reliability.
If it had a stronger damage profile, it would easily be top-tier in the Pistol category.
WSP Stinger
The WSP Stinger is a fairly effective Pistol which essentially acts like a Micro Uzi SMG.
Check out ourbest MW3 WSP Stinger loadoutguide for more details!
But kit it out properly and it becomes what the X12 and P890 wish they could be.
TYR
The TYR revolver packs a real punch, making it a deadly rival of the Basilisk.
They’re both great choices.
For more information, check out our guide to thebest Basilisk loadout in MW3!
Not too shabby for a sidearm!
Renetti
The Renetti is our pick for the best Pistol in Modern Warfare 3.
Without attachments it’s fairly mid-tier as a reliable but low-damage three-shot burst Pistol.
But like the FTAC Siege, it can essentially function as a (really very good) SMG.
Great damage, great accuracy, decent range, low recoil.
The full-auto Renetti has it all.
To make the most of this top-tier Pistol, read our guide on thebest Renetti loadout in MW3!
