Submachine guns (SMG) remain popular choices if you prefer to maximise mobility in the Modern Warfare 4 (MW4) beta. Armed with a blistering rate of fire and high levels of recoil, SMGs dominate close-quarters combat but often fall short at longer distances. With the correct attachment combination equipped, you are guaranteed to score plenty of kills and make an impact over the course of a match. Before you load into your next match, take a closer look at the very best SMG loadouts to use across all of the available game modes in the MW4 beta.
What is The Best MW4 SMG Loadout?
After some extensive testing of the available SMGs in the beta, the ISO Nightshade excels in close-quarters and mid-range combat thanks to its rapid rate of fire and low recoil. If you’re struggling to find the strongest build to use, this set of five is guaranteed to make an impact:
- FSS Crackdown (Muzzle)
- ZLR Carbon-900 (Barrel)
- Demo STP-1 (Rear Grip)
- Schlager VISIV-5 (Laser)
- 9mm Parabellum Frangible (Ammunition)
- Ninja (Perk 1)
- Bomb Squad (Perk 2)
- Blood Rush (Perk 3)
Frangible ammunition in MW4 is the strongest attachment to use during the beta. When your shots hit the target, your opponent gets a concussion effect that distorts vision and slows their reaction time.
The rest of the build focuses on improving aim-down-sight speed and mobility, letting you navigate the map as quickly as possible and react as fast as possible.
Best MW4 SMG Alternative
The ISO Nightshade isn’t the only SMG capable of making an impact in the MW4 beta. The PPSh-41 makes its return to Call of Duty, with a huge magazine and fast fire rate, excelling against assault rifle players at close range.
Even with the first dose of weapon balancing affecting the meta, the PPSh is still capable of scoring plenty of kills across several game modes. The build below offers a wealth of performance benefits:
- FTAC Silent Recon (Muzzle)
- Hanbit RDR-Tiger 50-XL (Barrel)
- 53 Round Mag (Magazine)
- Schlager VISIV-5 (Laser)
- 7.62 Tokarev Frangible (Ammunition)
The FTAC Silent Recon muzzle provides much-needed concealment from UAVs patrolling the skies, while the huge magazine gives you enough bullets to eliminate several enemies without the need to reload in the heat of battle.
Are MW4 SMGs Meta?
The MW4 SMGs are definitely the meta ahead of the game’s full release. Armed with plenty of versatility, they can contend against assault rifles and dominate close-range engagements. I highly recommend using any SMG in the arsenal if you want to top the scoreboard.
That’s all there is to know about the best MW4 SMG loadouts. Be sure to stay tuned to GamesHorizon for all the latest Call of Duty intel.
