In Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 (CODMW2 2022), players can use Handguns to combat foes in multiplayer and co-op. Get to know the Handguns and Pistols present in the game, how to unlock them, details, and more using this guide.
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| Weapon Lists | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assault Rifles | Battle Rifles | SMGs |
| Shotguns | LMGs | Marksman Rifles |
| Sniper Rifles | Handguns | Launchers |
| Melee Weapons | – | – |
| Equipment Lists | ||
| Tacticals | Lethals | Field Upgrades |
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| Weapon | How To Unlock | Description |
 P890 | Unlocked by default | For close-quarters situations, the P890 semi-auto pistol takes advantage of accuracy, reliability, and a hard-hitting .45 Auto round. Subsonic ammo hides kill skills from the enemy team. |
 .50GS | Unlocked at Level 13 | A powerful semi-automatic pistol. Control the recoil and the .50 cal rounds will do the rest. |
 X12 | Unlocked at Level 31 | A light, semi-auto 9mm pistol with specialized and tactical modification options. The polymer frame keeps the weight down and the integrated rail allows laser attachments. |
 Basilisk | Unlocked at Level 39 | A double-action revolver firing .500 Cal rounds, the Basilisk kicks hard but hits harder. Unstoppable in the right hands. |
 X13 Auto | Level up the X12 to Level 10 | The highly-specialized, fully automatic trigger assembly of the X13 delivers a staggering 20 rounds per second while sacrificing a great deal of accuracy and effective range. |
Handguns allow you to still output decent firepower when combating enemies nearby. Reloading your primary weapon, say an LMG or a Sniper Rifle, may take time and crucial moments require you to still lay down fire. Handguns do just that. They’re effective in a pinch but then again, the firepower that they have are not equal to primary weapons. Still, better than having something than nothing.
While impractical in real-life, you can hold guns akimbo in Modern Warfare 2. This doubles the firepower of handguns, making them viable assault weapons. However, be watchful of your ammo reserves as two guns can easily burn through bullets like there’s no tomorrow.
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