The WSP Stinger is a full-auto secondary weapon inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.It fills a similar niche to the FTAC Siege from MW2, acting as a backup SMG that can be radically altered through the Gunsmith system. While the Stinger doesn’t have quite as many attachment options as the FTAC Siege, this weapon isn’t lacking in build options.

Aggressive playstyles can focus on making an akimbo build, while more passive builds can opt to morph the Stinger into a suppressed backup SMG. This guide will showcase how to create both builds, explaining what each attachment does and the best loadouts to pair with each build.

Pros And Cons

As a handgun, the WSP Stinger has access topistol fastdraw attachmentsthat allow for instantaneous weapon swaps. TheWSP Tac-20 Gripenables this behavior while also increasing your sprint to fire speed. A32 Round Magwill ensure that whatever catches you by surprise will catch a hailstorm of lead.9mm Low Grain Roundswill make this weapon’s recoil more manageable, but it reduces your gun’s effective range. We can fix this with theHiss Short Light Barrel. Throw onany suppressorto complete the build.

This setup makes for an ideal close-range backup weapon for any loadout. When an enemy gets the drop on you, immediately swap to this weapon and start firing.Aim for the target’s chest and let the recoil climb.The larger magazine should let you kill a couple of targets before needing to reload.

Field Upgrade

Preference

Suppressed weapons flourish in stealth loadouts. TheEngineer Vestis ideal since it offers a second gear slot and greatly improves your Field Upgrade charge times.GhostandCovert Sneakersare S-tier picks for a stealthy playstyle, muffling your footsteps and keeping you off enemy radar. Since the extended mags lengthen the Stinger’s reload time, consider usingMag Holsteras your second gear piece. Any glove perk works here. The Quick-Grip Gloves aren’t needed since we have a pistol fastdraw grip.

This weapon pairs well with any primary weapon, notablyassault riflesfor mid-range duels.Weapons like the Holger, MCW, and M13B are great picks. For your Tactical item, we recommendStimsto restore your HP after a gunfight. Your Field Upgrade is down to preference.

Akimbo pistol builds have received an indirect buff in MW3 thanks to new hipfire attachments and enhanced movement. We start by equippingAkimbo WSP Stingersto greatly improve our firepower. This does reduce the weapon’s fire rate to roughly 600 RPM but doesn’t impose any noticeable damage penalties—MW2 weapons did the opposite. Since the weapon’s magazine is quite small, we use32 Round Magsto make reloads less frequent. To improve our hipfire accuracy, we use theXTEN Sidearm-L400laser andS-37C DL Breacher Device Smuzzle. Finally, we equip theHiss Short Light Barrelto buff this build’s effective range.

Accuracy is surprisingly high on this build, starting with a minor1.2-degree spread anglebefore reaching amaximum spread of roughly 3.4 degrees.This is accurate for up to 12 meters, extended even further if you tap the trigger.You move absurdly fast with this build, so don’t be afraid to sprint into engagements.

Dead Silence

Mobility is key to any good akimbo build. TheInfantry Vestis a solid option for any movement-focused build, giving you the Runner Sneakers effect for free.Lightweight Bootswill buff your movement speed by roughly 7%, giving you atac sprint speed of roughly 7.8m/s.That’s comparable to most melee weapons.Assault Gloveswill remove any accuracy penalties from shooting mid-jump, andTac Maskgreatly reduces the effects of Tactical equipment.

As for equipment, you’ll want tobring any mid-range weaponas your primary, ideally an assault rifle.Throwing Knivesare great for quickly killing a target near you, and it buffs your melee attack to a one-hit kill.Battle Rageallows you to tac sprint for an extended period, making it much easier to get around a map. For your Field Upgrade, useDead Silenceto muffle your footsteps. It also grants Ghost while active, hiding you from enemy radar until you shoot your weapons.

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