Best Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 loadout

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Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 SMG with pink camouflage on black background
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January 8, 2024: To reflect the meta, we've adjusted the best PDSW 528 loadouts along with the strongest attachment combination.

Mastering the best Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 loadout is a surefire way of dealing plenty of damage while running and gunning.

Modern Warfare 3 features a huge list of guns and weapons capable of making an impact throughout a match but for Call of Duty fans familiar with older Modern Warfare titles, the PDSW 528 is an SMG many will consider using. Heavily resembling the P90, the PDSW 528 features a huge magazine in addition to low recoil which makes it very easy to eliminate multiple opponents in quick succession across a range of game modes.

Before we reveal all the intel on the best Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 loadout, check out our walkthrough hub packed with anything and everything there is to know about Sledgehammer Games' latest release.

What is the best Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 loadout?

  • Perks: Infantry / Quick-Grip / Ghost TV Camo / Stalker
  • Grenades: Frag / Decoy
Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 SMG with desert plants and rocks in background
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Best Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 attachments

The gunsmith contains numerous attachments capable of transforming the PDSW 528 to suit any style of play. After testing all kinds of different combinations, this set of five is guaranteed to make an impact.

  • Barrel: FTAC Defense 14.5"
  • Optic: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: CQB Stock
  • Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
  • Rear Grip: STIP-40 Grip

For some extra firepower at longer distances, the FTAC Defense 14.5" barrel comes into its own thanks to increased bullet velocity and range. It even features a slight boost to recoil control.

To keep recoil at a minimum, the STIP-40 Grip allows you to fire the PDSW 528 for a prolonged period of time without the kick becoming an issue. With the recoil tamed, the duo of the CQB Stock and the XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop give you the fastest reaction times thanks to decreases in sprint-to-fire and aim-down sight speeds.

Best Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 perks and equipment

Once the best PDSW 528 attachments are ready for battle, the next step to building the strongest loadout is selecting a set of perks, equipment, and a field upgrade. Here's what we recommend.

Perks

  • Vest: Infantry
  • Gloves: Quick-Grip
  • Gear: Ghost T/V Camo
  • Boots: Stalker

For running and gunning, the Infantry vest is a no-brainer thanks to the longer Tactical Sprint allowing you to move around the maps as fast as possible. Quick Grip gloves grant an increase in weapon swap speed which will come in handy when there's no time to reload the PDSW 528 in the heat of battle.

Next is Ghost T/V Camo for some additional stealth. This piece of gear conceals your location from any airborne UAVs patrolling the skies. Lastly, Stalker boots improve strafing and aim-down sight speeds, guaranteeing fast reaction times and a chance to duck left and right with ease.

Equipment

  • Lethal: Frag Grenade
  • Tactical: Decoy Grenade
  • Field Upgrade: Dead Silence

It's very hard to go wrong with the trusty frag grenade alongside the PDSW 528. Throw it for a hail mary attempt or cook it to perfection near a busy area of the map for maximum impact.

The decoy grenade may be an unusual selection but it's extremely useful when looking to rank up fast. Anyone in the vicinity of the fake gunshots will grant you XP which is always a bonus.

Dead Silence as a field upgrade provides silent footsteps for a short time. Be aware of the sound cue that plays when activating it as it could attract some unwanted attention.

Is the Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 meta?

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It's always hard to tell whether a weapon will slot among the best guns and weapons. The PDSW 528 features characteristics that could dominate close and mid-range engagements but with plenty of other viable options out there, it could get lost in the shuffle.

That's everything there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 3 PDSW 528 loadout. For more Call of Duty, check out the latest Season 1 intel along with when the next double XP event is expected to take place.

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