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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

PISTOLS - 4 and 1/2 Guns

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare pistol guide covering the M9, USP .45, M1911 .45, and Desert Eagle, including stats and availability.

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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare pistol guide covering the M9, USP .45, M1911 .45, and Desert Eagle, including stats and availability.

M9

The M9 is a semi-automatic pistol available at Level 4. It has good damage up close and the highest magazine capacity for a pistol in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, with almost non-existent recoil. It chambers 9mm rounds, sharing ammo with weapons like the MP5 and Mini-Uzi. Its range is lower than other pistols.

  • Damage: 40 per round/20 per round
  • Range: 6.985 meters/12.5 meters
  • Range Silenced: 5.08 meters/10.16 meters
  • Rate of Fire (RoF): Max 1200 RPM
  • Headshot (a shot that lands on the enemy's head, usually an instant kill) Multiplier: 1.4%
  • Hipfire Spread: Tight
  • Reload (Add) Time: 1.2 Seconds
  • Reload (Empty) Time: 1.9 Seconds
  • Ammo Sharing: Type B (MP5, Mini-Uzi, M9)
  • Clip/Reserve/Bandolier Reserve: 15/30/90

USP .45

The USP .45 is a semi-automatic pistol available at Level 4. It offers great stealth and power, with the same damage as the M9 but better range, making it a strong choice for pistol-only engagements. It holds more ammo than the M1911 .45 and Desert Eagle.

  • Damage: 40 per round/20 per round
  • Range: 12.065 meters/25 meters
  • Range Silenced: 7.62 meters/17.145 meters
  • RoF: Max 1200 RPM
  • Headshot Multiplier: 1.4%
  • Hipfire Spread: Tight
  • Reload (Add) Time: 1.2 Seconds
  • Reload (Empty) Time: 1.9 Seconds
  • Ammo Sharing: Type E (USP, M1911)
  • Clip/Reserve/Bandolier Reserve: 12/24/72

M1911 .45

The M1911 .45 is a semi-automatic pistol available at Level 16. This modernized version of the classic firearm is accurate when hipfiring and has standard power with better range than the M9, though less than the USP .45. Its clip size is small, requiring accurate shots.

  • Damage: 40 per round/20 per round
  • Range: 9.525 meters/20.955 meters
  • Range Silenced: 5.715 meters/12.5 meters
  • RoF: Max 1200 RPM
  • Headshot Multiplier: 1.4%
  • Hipfire Spread: Tight
  • Reload (Add) Time: 1.2 Seconds
  • Reload (Empty) Time: 1.9 Seconds
  • Ammo Sharing: Type E (USP, M1911)
  • Clip/Reserve/Bandolier Reserve: 8/24/64

.50 Cal AE Desert Eagle

The .50 Cal AE Desert Eagle is a semi-automatic pistol. The regular version is available at Level 43, and the Golden version is available at Level 55. It fires the .50 Action Express round, dealing 50 damage up close and 30 at range. It boasts the best hipfire accuracy of any weapon in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, but its large iron sights and high recoil make it less ideal for aimed fire compared to the USP .45.

  • Damage: 50 per round/30 per round
  • Range: 9.525 meters/31.115 meters
  • RoF: Max 1200 RPM
  • Headshot Multiplier: 1.4%
  • Hipfire Spread: Tight
  • Reload (Add) Time: 1.43 Seconds
  • Reload (Empty) Time: 2.1 Seconds
  • Clip/Reserve/Bandolier Reserve: 7/21/42
Tips
  • The M9 is a good starting pistol due to its high capacity and low recoil, despite its short range.
  • The USP .45 is often considered superior to the M1911 .45 due to its better range and larger ammo capacity.
  • The Desert Eagle excels in hipfire situations but can be challenging to use effectively when aiming down sights due to its recoil and bulky sights.
  • Consider the ammo sharing types when building custom classes to ensure you can resupply your chosen pistol.

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