# Best Pistols in MW4

URL: https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/pistols/
Updated: 2026-11-04

Three questions, three named sources, for the 4 pistols with community builds. The table is ordered by pick rate.

- **Most picked (CODMunity pick rate)**: Krait P68 at 2.1% of Multiplayer picks (CODMunity, read November 4, 2026). Next is the SANG 9mm at 2.0%.
- **Fastest community-reported time to kill (ggranked)**: SANG 9mm, 933 ms in ggranked's list, that site's own measure. Its separate Apex entry, the GS Magna, is lower at 674 ms.
- **Highest DMZ tier (DMZ Radar)**: Krait P68, SANG 9mm, Mojave .357, and .50 GS, tier D in DMZ Radar's DMZ PvP list (4 weapons share it).

Community-reported Sources: [CODMunity](https://codmunity.gg/mw4), [ggranked](https://ggranked.com/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4/meta/weapons) and [DMZ Radar](https://dmzradar.com/meta.html), read November 4, 2026.

## Pistols ranked by pick rate

4 pistols with community builds, ordered by CODMunity pick rate, largest first; a weapon with no reported rate comes last. The ggranked column is the base weapon.

*Pistols in MW4: pick rate, community tier and time to kill, DMZ tier, fire rate and magazine*

| Weapon | Pick rate (CODMunity) | ggranked tier | ggranked TTK | DMZ Radar tier | Fire rate (RPM) | Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Krait P68](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/krait-p68/best-build/) | 2.1% | Tier B | 950 ms | Tier D | 260 | 10 |
| [SANG 9mm](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/sang-9mm/best-build/) | 2.0% | Tier B | 933 ms | Tier D | 370 | 13 |
| [Mojave .357](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/mojave-357/best-build/) | 0.9% | Tier B | 1,036 ms | Tier D | 141 | 8 |
| [.50 GS](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/50-gs/best-build/) | 0.8% | Tier B | 985 ms | Tier D | 166 | 7 |

## Each pistol in detail

### Krait P68

Activision describes the Krait P68 this way: Semi-auto sidearm with a controllable fire rate; subsonic rounds hide enemy skulls on kills. Its Apex Attachment is the Krait P68 Commando: Icepick-grip CQB knife that improves melee damage and lunge range; the off-hand steadies the pistol for better recoil control.

CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Contender tier): Muzzle: SFO Proto-33; Barrel: Ballistarc GMA6 6"; Trigger Action: P68 Tapper 9; Magazine: 15 Round Mag; Rear Grip: MAGTAC .45. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, damage range, and bullet velocity better and ads speed, sprint to fire speed, and reload time worse.

Pick rate 2.1%, rank 1 of 4. ggranked tier B, 950 ms, rank 2 of 4. DMZ Radar tier D, unchanged. Fire rate 260 RPM, rank 2 of 4, magazine 10.

[Krait P68 best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/krait-p68/best-build/)

### SANG 9mm

Activision describes the SANG 9mm this way: Close-quarters sidearm with rapid follow-up shots and minimal recoil. Its Apex Attachment is the SANG Breach: Underbarrel shotgun loaded with one 12-gauge shell; a canted stance braces against the recoil.

CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Very good tier): Optic: Z-Dot 9; Muzzle: Expedite Drill L4; Barrel: TT CP-9mm Barrel; Magazine: 17 Round Mag; Trigger Action: SANG Highmatch; Apex Attachment: SANG Breach. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, damage range, and bullet velocity better and ads speed, sprint to fire speed, and fire rate worse.

Pick rate 2.0%, rank 2 of 4, 0.1 points below the Krait P68. ggranked tier B, 933 ms, rank 1 of 4. DMZ Radar tier D, unchanged. Fire rate 370 RPM, rank 1 of 4, magazine 13.

[SANG 9mm best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/sang-9mm/best-build/)

### Mojave .357

Activision describes the Mojave .357 this way: Revolver with heavy stopping power at close range. Its Apex Attachment is the Mojave Lawless: Fan the hammer for rapid hip-fired shots that favor speed over precision.

CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Mobility build (Viable tier): Cylinder: Mojave Speed Cylinder; Muzzle: Matuzek H357-M Comp; Barrel: Bryson Snub 2"; Rear Grip: SA Tyrant Grip; Ammunition: .357 Magnum Overpressured; Apex Attachment: Mojave Lawless. In CODMunity's data that build makes fire rate, sprint to fire speed, and movement speed better and horizontal recoil, reload time, and bullet velocity worse.

Pick rate 0.9%, rank 3 of 4, 1.2 points below the Krait P68. ggranked tier B, 1,036 ms, rank 4 of 4. DMZ Radar tier D, unchanged. Fire rate 141 RPM, rank 4 of 4, magazine 8.

[Mojave .357 best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/mojave-357/best-build/)

### .50 GS

Activision describes the .50 GS this way: Heavy-hitting 50-caliber sidearm that rewards recoil control. Its Apex Attachment is the GS Magna: Fully automatic .50 GS with a thunderous rate of fire. Not intended for accuracy.

CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Mobility build (Viable tier): Optic: Bruen Field-Op; Muzzle: FTAC HVY-S50; Barrel: Matuzek Monarch; Magazine: 25 Round Drum Mag; Rear Grip: TT Bulkkot Grip; Apex Attachment: GS Magna. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, fire rate, and bullet velocity better and reload time, ads speed, and sprint to fire speed worse.

Pick rate 0.8%, rank 4 of 4, 1.3 points below the Krait P68. ggranked tier B, 985 ms, rank 3 of 4. DMZ Radar tier D, unchanged. Fire rate 166 RPM, rank 3 of 4, magazine 7.

[.50 GS best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/50-gs/best-build/)

## Attachments shared across pistols

Attachments in builds of more than one pistol, across every Multiplayer and DMZ build CODMunity lists for the class.

*Attachments that appear in builds of more than one weapon among the pistols*

| Slot | Attachment | Builds | Weapons |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Muzzle | Expedite Drill L4 | 4 | SANG 9mm and Krait P68 |
| Optic | Z-Dot 9 | 4 | SANG 9mm and Krait P68 |
| Muzzle | SFO Proto-33 | 2 | SANG 9mm and Krait P68 |

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Which MW4 pistols is picked most?**

A: Krait P68 at 2.1% of picks in CODMunity's list. A pick rate is a share of picks.

**Q: Which MW4 pistols has the lowest time to kill?**

A: SANG 9mm at 933 ms in ggranked's list, that site's own measure.

**Q: Is there one best pistol in MW4?**

A: No. Most picked (CODMunity pick rate): Krait P68. Fastest community-reported time to kill (ggranked): SANG 9mm. Highest DMZ tier (DMZ Radar): Krait P68, SANG 9mm, Mojave .357, and .50 GS.

## More best loadouts

- [All best loadouts](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/)
- [Fastest time to kill](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/fastest-ttk/)

Other classes: [Assault Rifles](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/assault-rifles/), [SMGs](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/smgs/), [Shotguns](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/shotguns/), [LMGs](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/lmgs/), [Marksman Rifles](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/marksman-rifles/), [Sniper Rifles](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/sniper-rifles/).

Pick rates and builds: CODMunity, read November 4, 2026. Tiers and time to kill: ggranked and DMZ Radar, read November 4, 2026. Official numbers: Activision, updated October 24, 2026.