Want an SMG for Your Loadout in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3? Here’s How to Get the Best Rival-9 Setup

All big game releases usually hog the spotlight. In a year jampacked with some massive names, it’s Call of Duty’s turn to shine. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is just a day old and players are all over it. Despite some poor reviews and criticism during the beta run, the title has managed to pull off rank one in top-selling charts across all platforms. And among all the features that has players engaged, the main one is obviously guns. It is an FPS after all. And there’s an iconic SMG that players really want.

SMGs have been the most talked about feature in Modern Warfare. Considered the elite league of weapons, SMGs provide players an edge in the tactical shooter. With a range of SMGs the developers have brought to MW over the years, the FPS fanatics had strong expectations from the latest CoD installment. Fortunately, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 doesn’t disappoint. However, there’s a clear favorite SMG; Rival 9.

Rival 9: The most impactful SMG in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3? 

Of all the options fans have to go into the battle with, there’s always an existing bias for a particular weapon. This time it’s for the Rival 9, which is quite a common choice. The Rival 9 has a Time-to-Kill and range of 287ms up to 10.2, making it one of the most lethal weapons for close-quarter encounters. For most gamers, Rival 9 resonates with an aggressive approach.

The SMG is always preferred by players looking for agility and dexterity. Although the other specifications on the Rival 9 aren’t bad, the superior fire rate makes it almost a necessary choice for most of the adrenaline-pumped shooters. The only concern that some players have with Rival 9 is the range it offers. But with practice, a lot of pros believe it’s a viable compensation. 

If you plan to try the Rival 9 in your next battle, you need to know the ideal load-out configuration for the weapon.

Best loadout to try in MW3 for Rival-9 

Besides all the loadouts that you can try for Rival 9, here’s a suggestion to get the best results from the lethal weapon in MW3. 

• Rear Grip: Rival Vice Assault Grip
• Magazine: 40 Round Mag
• Stock: Bruen Flash V4 Stock
• Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
• Barrel: Rival-38E Fire Starter Barrel
• Ammunition: 5.45 High Grain

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The Infantry Vest is a good addition to your run and gun Rival-9 strategy for tac sprint, tac stance, and slide. You can restock ammunition on the field with the Scavenger Gloves and increase your agility with Lightweight Boots. If you want to be more covert, you could also choose the Covert Sneakers. Finally, wear the EOD Padding to lessen explosive damage so you don’t run into a grenade while running from one spawn spot to the next.

Hopefully, the loadout will work for your next big tactical advance on the battlefield. 

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