Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) - Best Shotguns

Best shotguns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (CoD: MW3), including all MW3 shotguns ranked (online multiplayer meta), unique features of each weapon, and how to unlock them in the game.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) - Best Shotguns

Best Shotguns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (CoD: MW3)

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Shotgun Ranking (Tier List)

Name Tier
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) - Lockwood 680 IconLOCKWOOD 680 A
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) - Riveter IconRIVETER A

LOCKWOOD 680

Name Category Max Level
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) - Lockwood 680 IconLOCKWOOD 680 Primary Weapon 27
Ammo Count (Rounds/Reserve)
6/18
Weapon Description
This highly effective and versatile 12-gauge pump shotgun can be modified to excel in most scenarios.
Tier Rating
A

The LOCKWOOD 680 12-gauge shotgun enjoys very good customizability to pit it against any enemy. Opponents will often respect your damage output up close so expect to have to work more to get into your effective range, especially in open areas.

How to Get the LOCKWOOD 680

The LOCKWOOD 680 shotgun is unlocked by default at the start of the game.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW) LOCKWOOD 680 Shotgun Guide

RIVETER

Name Category Max Level
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) - Riveter IconRIVETER Primary Weapon 24
Ammo Count (Rounds/Reserve)
15/45
Weapon Description
A full-auto, .410 shotgun built around an Shotgun receiver, the Riveter is a hole-punching machine.
Tier Rating
A

The RIVETER’s unique selling point is its unique marriage of the characteristics of a shotgun and an assault rifle. This automatic variant of the close-range weapon allows you to rapidly unload shells. The RIVETER is already versatile enough for a variety of engagements (especially considering its class), though you can further improve its adaptability via available attachments.

How to Get the RIVETER

The RIVETER shotgun is unlocked by reaching player level 26.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW) RIVETER Shotgun Guide

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Best Weapons

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Best Assault Rifles Best SMGs
Best LMGs Best Shotguns
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Useful Guides

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How to Unlock All Lethal Equipment How to Unlock All Tactical Equipment
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Gunsmith Guide Advanced Techniques Guide
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Early Access Guide New Weapons
How Long to Beat (Story Campaign) Do You Need Internet Connection to Play?
Does the Game Have Cross-Play?

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Weapons

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Perks and Equipment

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