The best submachine guns in Modern Warfare 2: our rating.
In Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 Reloaded, submachine guns are as powerful as ever. If you’re the kind of CoD player who enjoys zipping around the map and fighting in close contact, then the submachine gun is the weapon for you.
Best Modern Warfare 2 submachine guns
9. MX9
Unfortunately, we ranked the MX9 as the worst SMG in Modern Warfare 2 due to its low damage per magazine and lack of versatility.
Like every SMG on this list, the MX9 will deal a lot of damage at close range, but it steadily drops until it just can’t be used. You will still be able to shoot well with the MX9, but any other submachine gun on this list would be a better option.
8. Minibak
The Minibak from Modern Warfare 2 suffers from the same problem as the MX9.
Time to Kill (TTK) The Minibak stays on par with other submachine guns until about 30 meters, when it completely degrades and will be even worse than the MX9. But its close range damage is a bit more and it has a large magazine, so stick to smaller cards and you won’t feel like you’re at a disadvantage.
7. VEL 46 (MP7)
The VEL 46 is the MP7 in Modern Warfare 2 and will serve you very well. While easy to use, it fails at close range damage, giving it unimpressive kill time.
Since the Season 1 Reboot update, his ranged damage has improved a lot, meaning he’s one of the most effective at range, but that’s not a huge deal for a submachine gun.
6. FSS Hurricane
The FSS Hurricane is one of the best weapons you can use when you first start playing Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer.
The Hurricane stands out thanks to its large magazine and high bullet velocity, but the damage is far from on par with some of the other submachine guns on this list. But because it’s so easy to use, it suits any style of Modern Warfare 2 play.
5.BAS-P
The newest addition to the SMG in Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 is the BAS-P. This weapon proved to be powerful, with a very high rate of fire and low recoil, which is a lethal combination.
The only thing holding BAS-P down is that it doesn’t really stand out in any category, just “good” in every important aspect. You won’t be dominated by the best options on this list and you won’t feel helpless in front of them.
5.PDSW528
The PDSW 528 P90 became a go-to weapon as soon as it got into the hands of Modern Warfare 2 players, and for good reason.
The PDSW 528 with TTK, which is on par with the other great options on this list, dominates with its high mobility, low recoil and high bullet speed. You will be able to quickly move around the map using its fast aiming speed.
3. Vaznev-9K
Now that most Modern Warfare 2 players have had enough time to familiarize themselves with each of the weapons, Vaznev-9k has become a serious contender.
Very similar in appearance and feel to the Kastov-74u, but faster, the Vaznev-9K is an incredibly dominant weapon at close range. With low recoil and quick kills, this is a great all-rounder that will dominate the submachine gun category at almost any range.
2.Fennec 45
If you’re looking for a fast-killing submachine gun that just wipes players to zero, then check out the Fennec 45 from Modern Warfare 2.
Similar to its Warzone version, Fennec uses its incredibly high rate of fire to instantly kill players. What makes it even better is that it has low recoil, meaning its fast kill time is easily achieved.
1. Lachmann Sub is the best submachine gun in Modern Warfare 2
The classic MP5 has been a fan favorite submachine gun in almost every Call of Duty game it’s been in, and Modern Warfare 2’s Lachmann Sub continues that trend.
The Lachmann Sub is basically the perfect submachine gun with low recoil, great mobility and a fantastic TTK at close range. An all-purpose weapon is rarely the best in the game, but we make an exception with the Lachmann Sub because it has virtually no downsides.
