Battlefield 3
Battlefield 3

Secondary Weapons & Attachments

Master Battlefield 3's secondary weapons like the M9 or .44 Magnum. Learn how attachments such as laser sights and suppressors improve your sidearm effectivene.

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Secondary weapons, or sidearms, are crucial for close-quarters emergencies when your primary weapon runs dry. Attachments significantly alter weapon performance, from improving accuracy to reducing recoil. Choose attachments that complement your weapon and playstyle.

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Secondary Weapons & Attachments

Secondary Weapons

  • M9: Standard pistol, reliable.
  • .44 Magnum: High damage, slow rate of fire, good for skilled shots.
  • G17C: Balanced pistol, good capacity.

Common Attachments

  • Optics: Red Dot Sight, Holographic Sight, ACOG (various magnifications).
  • Barrels: Heavy Barrel (improves accuracy, increases recoil), Suppressor (reduces muzzle flash, hides on mini-map, reduces damage).
  • Underbarrel: Foregrip (reduces horizontal recoil), Bipod (improves stability when prone/mounted).
  • Lasers: Laser Sight (improves hip-fire accuracy).
  • Magazines: Extended Mags (increases capacity).