Best Modern Warfare 3 WSP Stinger loadout

The WSP Stinger in Modern Warfare 3

The WSP Stinger in Modern Warfare 3
January 12, 2024: We've adjusted the best WSP Stinger loadout and the best attachments to reflect the current meta.

Ready to man the frontlines and dominate the battlefield? The best Modern Warfare 3 WSP Stinger loadout can help you achieve exactly that.

Modern Warfare 3 matches are guaranteed to contain gunfights and explosions between players. With the WSP Stinger, you’ll be armed with a fully automatic handgun that is excellent at gunning down foes from shorter distances.

Before we get into the details of the best WSP Stinger loadout, you may want to read up on how to change loadout in MW3 or take a look at the killstreaks list. We have plenty of other guides like these including more loadouts in our Modern Warfare 3 walkthrough hub.

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What is the best Modern Warfare 3 WSP Stinger loadout?

  • Perks: Gunner / Commando / Lightweight / Mag Holster
  • Grenades: Semtex / Smoke

This build excels in close-quarters combat thanks to the WSP Stinger's incredible rate of fire and damage output with this combination of attachments.

Best Modern Warfare 3 WSP Stinger attachments

With attachments in Modern Warfare 3, you can modify all of your favourite guns to better suit any playstyle that comes to mind. You can take advantage of this feature through the gunsmith. After testing, we've found a set of five that's perfect for close and mid-range action.

  • Barrel: HISS Short Light Barrel
  • Stock: WSP Factory Stock
  • Ammunition: 9mm High Grain Rounds
  • Magazine: 32 Round Mag
  • Rear Grip: Marauder Grip

For damage improvements, the pairing of the Hiss Short Light Barrel and 9mm High Grain Rounds ensures there's no drop-off when using the WSP Stinger at longer distances.

For some much-needed recoil control, the WSP Factory Stock and Marauder Grip. comes into their own by increasing the pistol's usability in mid-range fights.

Due to the fast rate of fire, you'll empty the WSP Stinger's magazine in the blink of an eye which is why the 32 Round Mag is part of our build. The ability to take down multiple opponents in quick succession makes all the difference during a Modern Warfare 3 match.

Best Modern Warfare 3 WSP Stinger perks and equipment

Your guns won’t be the only thing you bring to the battle as you’ll also have access to some perks and equipment. Here’s what you can put on to enhance your WSP Stinger.

Perks

  • Vest: Gunner
  • Gloves: Commando
  • Boots: Lightweight
  • Gear: Mag Holster

One of the highlights of the WSP Stinger is its extremely high rate of fire. You’ll be going through ammo faster than you might realize, and both the Gunner vest and Mag Holster will help you reload quicker.

The Lightweight boots will increase your movement speed, making it easier to chase down opponents, while the Commando gloves will enable you to reload as you sprint, guaranteeing you’ll have a full clip once you’ve closed the gap on your target.

Equipment

  • Lethal: Semtex
  • Tactical: Smoke Grenade

Since the WSP Stinger is best used up close, you’re going to want to close off certain areas of the map with the Semtex. This grenade contains C4 and will stick to the first surface it touches including other players.

On the other hand, Smoke Grenades can help you manoeuvre the map with the cover it provides. With this grenade, you have a better chance of sneaking up on your would-be victims.

Is the Modern Warfare 3 WSP Stinger meta?

The WSP Stinger is a fairly simple gun to use whose pros and cons are easy to understand. Weapons like this usually find a way to stick around as the meta changes.

That wraps up our best Modern Warfare 3 WSP Stinger loadout guide. To see how this fully-automatic handgun stacks against other pistols, feel free to check our best loadouts for the TYR and the Renetti.