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Want to inspect your weapon in MW3? With players diving into MW3 right after launch, they’re wondering if they can show off their hard-earned gear.

Read up on our best MW3 guns before you head into multiplayer shootouts. Check our best Renetti loadout for MW3 guide if you prefer pistols.

How to inspect your weapon in Modern Warfare 3

Press left on the D-pad or the ‘I’ key on a keyboard and mouse to inspect your weapon in Modern Warfare 3. This triggers an inspection animation that shows off the gun from multiple angles. The D-pad method works on both PlayStation and Xbox controllers. It’s a great way to showcase your weapon, especially if you stream or record gameplay. You can change this default option to another keybind based on your preferences. And yes, this applies to melee weapons like knives as well.

Inspecting your hard-earned equipment from a specific loadout is a fairly new mechanic in MW3. Call of Duty has always had interesting skins so it’s great to show them off to other players. Considering that skins are also a part of the MW3 battle pass, it’s worth inspecting the little details in Warzone.

That covers how to inspect a weapon in MW3. You can do this on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S across all of its game modes. Each weapon has a unique animation that can be triggered. It’s a feature that will likely see a lot of use in multiplayer lobbies. Check out the game now that it’s launched.

And if you want to play Zombies with a friend, check our guide on MW3 Zombies split-screen support. In Call of Duty games with loads of weapon customization options, it’s great to allow fans to check their gear. CoD Cosmetics like decals, stickers, and weapon charms are also visible this way.

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Antony Terence

Antony Terence is a Guides Writer for VideoGamer. While he is particularly fond of city-builders, shooters, and strategy titles, he won’t turn down a good JRPG or a turn-based roguelike.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (2023)

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Action, Shooter

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