Read on for our rundown of thebest SMGs in Modern Warfare 3!

What is the best SMG in Modern Warfare 3?

WSP-9

This fully automatic SMG has a slow rate of fire but high damage, control, and mobility.

A close-up of the Striker SMG in Modern Warfare 3.

See our guide for thebest loadout for the WSP-9if this weapon piques your interest.

Vaznev-9K

The Vaznev-9K is an AR/SMG hybrid that impresses with a good balance and high damage.

Rival-9

The Rival-9 packs a potent punch, especially if you’re right in front of your foe.

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Movement and sprint speed are key attributes to max out in your loadout.

For more details, see ourRival-9 loadout guide.

See ourAMR9 loadout guidefor more intel.

The player in Warzone 2.0 inspects their weapon, the MX9.

See ourbest FSS Hurricane loadoutfor more tips.

Our guide to thebest Lachmann Sub loadoutwill help you amplify this SMG’s already considerable stats.

We also recommend outfitting the gun with the Striker Recon Long Barrel for added range and bullet velocity.

Modern Warfare 2 screenshot showing a close up of the Minibak SMG.

That’s a wrap on the best SMGs in MW3.

The player in Modern Warfare 2 inspects their weapon, the BAS-P SMG.

The player in Warzone 2.0 inspects their weapon, the PDSW 528.

A close-up of the ISO-45 from Modern Warfare 2.

A close-up of the ISO 9mm from Modern Warfare 2.

The player in Warzone 2.0 inspects their weapon, the VEL 46.

A close-up of the WSP-9 from Modern Warfare 3.

A close-up of the WSP Swarm from Modern Warfare 3.

The player in Warzone 2.0 inspects their weapon, the Fennec 45.

A close-up of the Striker 9 from Modern Warfare 3.

A close-up of the Lachmann Shroud from Modern Warfare 2.

Modern Warfare 2 screenshot showing a close up of the Vaznev 9K SMG.

A close-up of the Rival 9 SMG in Modern Warfare 3.

A close-up of the AMR9 SMG in Modern Warfare 3.

A close-up of the FSS Hurricane SMG in the Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith screen.

A close-up of the Lachmann Sub MP5 SMG in Modern Warfare 3.