How to inspect weapon in Modern Warfare 3

A character from Modern Warfare 3 looking at the horizon
Credit: Activision

A character from Modern Warfare 3 looking at the horizon
Credit: Activision

Want to know how to inspect your weapons in Modern Warfare 3? We got you covered with all you need to know. Weapon inspection has been a recent addition to the Call of Duty franchise being an instant hit among fans.

Weapon inspection has now become a key aspect of COD, with players wanting exciting, new ways to showcase their hard-earned equipment and guns in fashionable manner.

Ever since it was revealed that MW3 would also have weapon inspection with a clip of a knife animation fans went into a frenzy imagining all the amazing weapon inspection animations they'd be able to see in the game.

So let's tell you how to inspect a weapon in Modern Warfare 3. If you're thirsty for more content, check out all confirmed MW3 weapons, all will most likely have special weapon inspection animations.

How to inspect weapons in Modern Warfare 3

As we've mentioned, weapon inspection is a relatively new thing in Call of Duty games, featuring prominently in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and later Modern Warfare 2. Naturally, it was to be expected that Modern Warfare 3 would also feature such animations.

COD games feature plenty of weapon customisation, both in terms of loadouts, with each piece of gear giving a weapon a distinct look, but also with outright cosmetic items like decals, stickers, and weapon charms.

To inspect a weapon in Modern Warfare 3, simply tap left on your D-pad if you're a controller player. For those on mouse and keyboard, press the 'I' key.

It's as simple as that! Now you can see how great your gun looks in all of its glory, showing off the little details and a specific loadout you feel proud about.

And that's it! If you're looking for more Modern Warfare 3 content, we have plenty! Check out the full equipment and killstreak list right here. Also don't forget to tune your FOV settings with our guide.