Best Sidewinder Loadout in Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

Before writing this guide little did I know that the Modern Warfare 3 community does not like this gun..at all. I’ve had a different experience with the Sidewinder, it’s becoming one of my favorite battle rifles to use. This boils down to the loadout I have for it. To learn how to make the Sidewinder good, I got what I think is the best loadout of it in Modern Warfare 3 (MW3).

Modern Warfare 3 (MW3): Best Sidewinder loadout

I for one can’t understand most of the issue with the Sidewinder. The only problem I’ve come up with is the recoil which can be unforvging. While using this battle rifle, I normally fight in run and gun style, and this build somewhat reflects that. 

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Sidewinder Attachments

  • Muzzle: Casus Brake L
  • Underbarrel: Bruen Pivot Vertical Grip
  • Optic: Corio Enforcer Optic
  • Stock: Warforged Precision Stock
  • Barrel: Predator Precision Barrel 

The biggest thing to focus on is recoil as stated above. The Bruen Pviot Vertical Grip paired with the Predator Precision Barrel makes it manageable by giving you more control. For a little more control and better accuracy, the Warforged Stock comes into play, by stabilizing everything to a degree. Since its BR focuses mostly on close quarters, the Optic Corio helps with ADS being quick and tight. As you peer around corners or try to engage the enemy at a medium distance, this scope can help you land your shots better.

Screenshot: PC Invasion

Sidewinder Gear

The Sidewinder is a quick shooting gun kind of like an SMG but with better damage. You can more kills in succession with this weapon, and the following gear utilizes that feat. 

  • Secondary: TYR Revolver
  • Field Upgrade Anti-Armor Rounds
  • Gloves: Quick Grip Gloves
  • Boots: Running Sneakers
  • Gear 1: Mission Control Comlink
  • Gear 2: Mag Holster
  • Vest: CCT Comms Vest

With most of your fights being in close quarters, and if you can’t make all your shots, the TYR can finish the job at that range. To swamp between your weapons and make sure you fire first, consider the Quick Grip Gloves. Paring the Running Sneakers and Mission Control Comlink and Mag Holster together, you can make a deadly combo. This allows you to be quick, move fast, and reload with speed. Mixing that, you can become a problem for the enemy team.

Mw3 Sidewinder Equipment
Screenshot: PC Invasion

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