Summary
For some players, it’s not about how hard a gun can hit, or how sharp a melee weapon is, it’s about how fast it can fire. Luckily for players ofCall of Duty:Modern Warfare 3, some exceptionally and extremely dangerous fast weapons will have their fire rate shoot off into wild territory, leaving whoever is on the receiving end of the barrel in big trouble thanks to these fastest weapons inModern Warfare 3.
Most of thebest and fastest weapons inMW3are Assault Rifles, SMGs, and Handguns, allowing players to experience fast movement as they sweep around corners to find close-range enemies and unleash a flurry of fast-firing bullets into them. However, the fastest fire rate inMW3does not always mean the best weapon, as they usually suffer from a bout of recoil and handling issues.
Updated on June 20, 2025, by Jake Fillery:Power isn’t everything in Call of Duty, and sometimes, players can easily be outgunned by something a lot faster than they can predict. Enter the fastest weapons in Modern Warfare 3, where players can eliminate their enemies in a flash without the worry of something that hits hard and kicks back. With the meta constantly changing, the fastest weapons in MW3 will certainly aid players going forward, especially when they can potentially kill enemies far faster than any sniper or shotgun could dream of.
14FJX Horus
SMG
This compact SMG is perhaps one of the best SMGs inMW3due to its close-quarter combat potential. Players can expect great damage and even greater mobility as they dash between corners, eliminating anyone who gets too close. FJX Horus has an amazing fire rate, where players will easily blind their enemies with a flurry of bullets. Just be mindful of the recoil and the fact that the compact nature of this SMG makes it only good for close-quarter activities.
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13Tonfa
Melee
Try not to be fooled by this weapon, as although it fires no bullets, it can be swung hard and fast. The Tonfa is an easy melee weapon to acquire, and it will only take 2 hits before the player struck is dead. Long gone are the days ofCall of Dutywhere a knife was an instant kill. Now, players need to strike hard and fast with a melee weapon, and the Tonfa is great at that thanks to its reliance on blunt trauma. It can be lethal in the right hands, so try out a melee build and see how fast this thing can swing.
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12RGL-80
Launcher
Whilst a Grenade Launcher doesn’t seem like a weapon that fires fast, players would be mistaken. The Grenade Launcher fires 40mm projectiles, and the fact that they explode on impact means players can rapidly fire each shell to explode their opponents. The ammo count isn’t great, but the damage is grand, and repeatedly blasting the same spot will ensure that anyone trapped within will be a bloodied mess, and fast.
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11KV Broadside
Shotgun
Some players might not be impressed by this shotgun, especially when there are stronger shotguns out there in the market. Yet, the KV Broadside has something that other shotguns don’t, which is the strength of a semi-auto firearm that acts as the fastest of the entire shotgun class. The KV Broadside won’t be quicker than other SMGs or handguns, but it certainly makes up for it with its hard-hitting potential. Players should use this if they are looking for the fastest shotgun to rush corners and buildings with ease.
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10BP50
Assault Rifle
It’s hard to get better than this, and the BP50 doesn’t even need to exhaust itself to remain one of the best weapons inMW3. Ripping through the competition, the BP50 boasts of a high fire rate and exceptional accuracy, allowing for the weapon to dominate enemies at mid to close-range combat. The fire rate is extraordinary for an assault rifle, just be careful of the recoil that may spout from the chamber. Players can quickly dispatch their foes, and deal a fierce amount of damage thanks to this rifle.
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9Chimera
With a high fire rate and an integrated suppressor, the Chimera fires high-energy subsonic .300 BLK rounds to help navigate close-quarter areas and take out enemies in a flash, and, through the shadows. Whilst players can use the Chimera as an effective tool of stealth, it also offers itself as a great weapon for those who just want to be smooth and fast, especially in tight situations where enemies could be lurking within every corner, and pitched at every building window.
8ISO 9mm
The ISO 9mm is a capable SMG that allows players to sweep and seize the battlefield. Whilst they might not be able to take on a whole opposing team alone, the ISO 9mm will do a great job at keeping players safe in tight corners and closed areas thanks to its high rate of fire, maneuverability, and consistent handling and accuracy. For an SMG, the ISO 9mm boasts apowerful set of statsthat can stun and pulverize any enemy on the receiving end.
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7FR Avancer
For an Assault Rifle, the FR Avancer comes out on top with a ridiculously high fire rate. Players can enjoy the aggressivenature of this bullpup rifleand hold ownership over the bestCODmaps with every round fired into an enemy and their position. The high rate of fire and consistently average handling, mobility, and recoil control means that players will have a great ally with a speedy trigger.
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6WSP Swarm
Handgun
One of the best picks for those in need of a fast secondary weapon, the WSP Swarm is ultra-compact and great for those whoenjoy a sense of maneuverability.
The fast rate of fire will surely overwhelm enemies that are within close range, and the mobility and handling are also great draws for this weapon choice.
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5M13B
Thanks to a short-stroke piston system, the M13B features an incredibly high rate of fire with a low recoil, an impressive feat that many fans of the Assault Rifle class can enjoy. This means that players can experience close and medium-range combat, and even dare to push for long-range pot shots. The M13B may not be the fastest-firing gun on the list, but its stats certainly allow it to compete with the best guns inMW3.
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