Almost every video clip you see of great Call of Duty players showcases their talents with an assault rifle or a sub-machine gun. These two classes tend to be the go-to for both beginners and those looking to rack up the kills.
Both of them provide solid damage output, mobility, and versatility in combat. From the AK-47 to the MP7, hardcore shooter fans know what guns work best for them out in the multiplayer arenas. Let's now rank the 10 best assault rifles and sub-machine guns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
10 FAL
Do you want to use an assault rifle that has poor recoil, a low fire-rate, and is terrible at both medium and long-range encounters? Well, look no further than the FAL. Truth be told the weapon puts out enough damage over time to be considered a pretty viable choice in the realm of assault rifles, but the drawbacks are far too many. Some of them can be offset with attachments and experience with the FAL, but it comes down to whether or not you're willing to deal with some less than ideal circumstances.
9 FR 5.56
The FR 5.56, otherwise known as the FAMAS, is a solid assault rifle that loses most of its effectiveness on anything further than medium-range encounters. The power of the weapon comes down to the player being able to land all 3 shots of its burst fire. If you're able to do this consistently then kills shouldn't be a problem. It also happens to fall into the camp of fan-favorite guns from other Call of Duty games that had their names changed in this most recent iteration for one reason or another.
8 AUG
The AUG is very versatile, and as its name suggests it welcomes any and all augments. It's one of the few weapons that can take on several forms solely based on what the player attaches to it. It has viable long-range potential and in that way is superior to all other sub-machine guns. It also is no slouch when it comes to medium or short-range encounters as it also has high mobility and feels easy to move around with. The damage output is also nothing to scoff at with the AUG, as well.
7 FN SCAR 17S
If you remember playing Modern Warfare 2 and miss using the SCAR-H then look no further than the FN SCAR 17S. In almost everything but the name, it happens to be the same weapon. Why the name change you may ask? Who knows at this point. Players who spend hundreds of hours with the SCAR-H will get acclimated quickly and will feel more than capable wielding the FN SCAR 17S out in the various multiplayer maps that Modern Warfare has to offer.
6 PP19 Bizon
The PP19 Bizon is a gun that's pretty average on the surface but can be versatile in the right person's hands. If a player has the right amount of skill and patience they could use this sub-machine gun at pretty long distances and be pretty effective.
It also has an extremely large magazine that can help a sub-machine overcome its shortcomings as a viable weapon in multiplayer. If you're spending less time focused on reloading, you can pay attention to your surroundings and create advantageous combat scenarios.
5 AK-47
In many ways, the AK-47 is to Call of Duty as the Battle Rifle is to Halo. It's a classic video game gun that, when not including, makes the game feel less legitimate. It also happens to be a great example of why letting people play a Beta version of your game is worth it. In the Beta, the AK-47 was nerfed and ineffective but has received some love via changes since then. Its most glaring issues in the Beta were its recoil and weapon sway, both of which have been improved upon since then.
4 MP5
It may not be the best sub-machine gun in the game, but coming up second only to the MP7 isn't too shabby. The MP5 makes its case as the true #1 sub-machine gun due to having many of the similar traits as the MP7 does. The real difference between the two is that the MP5 isn't as effective in medium-range encounters, but equipping stopping power puts it on equal ground. The AMS or aim-down-sights for the MP5 is also incredibly fast and can make all the difference in close-quarters situations.
3 M13
The M13 is an assault rifle that begs for a loadout that uses the overkill perk and gives the player a sniper rifle as their secondary weapon. In terms of power, the M13 is top of its class, but it loses accuracy at range which diminishes its overall viability.
Its recoil isn't terrible but it is something you need to get used to so you can control it effectively. If you go into using it thinking it's a sub-machine gun cosplaying as an assault rifle you should be able to use it as a highly effective weapon in multiplayer.
2 MP7
There should be no surprise that the MP7 is the best sub-machine gun in Modern Warfare. If you're looking for the perfect sub-machine gun then it seems the MP7 does a great job at coming close. In terms of damage output, it hits hard and the rate of fire is incredibly fast. It can be effective at both medium and close range as it can shred through enemy targets at both distances. All of this becomes even stronger when you realize that the MP7 also has very low and controllable recoil as well.
1 M4A1
Not only is the M4A1 arguably the best gun in the entire game, but it also happens to be a great choice for beginners as well. It offers a great combination of strength and rate of fire without it feeling overwhelming. Though it's an early game gun, that doesn't mean that it isn't the most well-rounded weapon in the game. It offers solid accuracy and satisfying damage outputs, and that's before you start attaching things to it. A fully kitted up M4A1 may be your first love of Modern Warfare, and it may be your only.