Best weapon recommendation: MP7 (VEL 46), FSS Hurricane, or MP5 (Lachmann Sub)
How to unlock: MP7 / VEL 46 (Reach player level 4), FSS Hurricane (FTAC Recon weapon level 16), MP5 / Lachmann Sub (Lachmann-556 weapon level 12)
The Submachine Gun (SMG) space is escalating quickly, boasting a few strong options, all of which are competing with each other.
Right now, whether you’re using the VEL 46, FSS Hurricane, or MP5 / Lachmann Sub, you can’t really go wrong.
The stronger options are the FSS Hurricane, thanks to its solid range, recoil control, and large mag size, and the Lachmann Sub – commonly known as the MP5 – that boasts a slightly higher fire rate, with strong mobility and handling.
However, the VEL 46 is also a strong contender – and it’s available right from the get go, unlike the other two recommendations that require some grinding to acquire.
The FSS Hurricane for example, requires you to use and level the FTAC Recon to level 16 – which, in itself requires a levelled-up M4 to be unlocked – but if you own the Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 3, it’s available to use right away!
For the Lachmann Sub however, you’ll be looking at another slew of weapon unlocks and levelling that’ll take a bit more time to reach.
First you’ll need to reach player level 16 to unlock the Lachmann-762 battle rifle, then use that until it reaches level 13, unlocking the Lachmann-556 assault rifle.
After that, you’ll need to use and level the Lachmann-556 up to level 12 to finally unlock the Lachmann Sub – an extensive process indeed!
With that in mind, the MP7 might stand out to you as the most appealing option thanks to its ease of access.
Whichever SMG you pick, you can’t really go wrong, and they are all most definitely worth trying out.
As the meta evolves and more attachments are unlocked, it’s possible one of these will slowly rise to the top – and you can count on us to provide that update on this page!