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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) is a glorious adventure that you can experience in both single-player and multiplayer. The cinematic spectacles in Modern Warfare 2 are greatly complimented by the barrage of heavy artillery and camos at a player’s disposal. The best way to view the stunning design of the weapons in your arsenal is to inspect them in-game.

Most FPS games have some mechanic to inspect the weapon you have equipped. In Modern Warfare 2, collecting weapon Blueprints and grinding for camos feels more rewarding when you inspect them. So, next time you have that golden camo equipped, make sure to gaze upon it up close during your match.

If you’re unsure how to inspect your weapon in Modern Warfare 2, we have explained the entire procedure in detail for you.

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Inspecting Weapons In Modern Warfare 2

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Inspecting a weapon in Modern Warfare 2 is quite easy. You just need to familiarize yourself with the appropriate keybinds and you’re good to go. It depends on which peripheral you’re using to play the game, so we will describe the procedure for both the controller and keyboard:

Inspecting Weapons Using A Controller

If you’re using a controller to play Modern Warfare 2, press and hold the left arrow key on the D-pad to trigger the weapon inspect animation.

Inspecting Weapons Using A Keyboard

If you’re a mouse and keyboard user, then just hold the “I” button on your keyboard to inspect your weapon when you’re in the game.

Weapon Inspect Animation In Modern Warfare 2

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Now you know how to inspect your weapon in MW2 with both a controller and a keyboard, but what does inspecting actually do?

Pressing the inspect command plays a short animation in which your character model views the weapon up close, and checks its magazine, and the bullet chamber.

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When Not To Inspect Your Weapon

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We don’t recommend making a habit out of holding down the inspect key all the time. You certainly don’t want to do it while you’re engaged in a fight since you can easily get distracted by the inspect animation. Aside from that, you’re left vulnerable while inspecting the weapon which can get you killed in an instant.

Moreover, when you’re inspecting your gun, it takes a significant proportion of your screen, creating a blindspot for enemies. So, you want to make sure you’re inspecting it at a safe spot. However, if you do accidentally start inspecting your weapon inside a danger zone, Modern Warfare 2 lets you cancel the inspect animation if you start shooting. 

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How To Inspect Weapons – Final Thoughts

So there you have it! This is the proper method of inspecting weapons in Modern Warfare 2. Now you can experience the joy of holding up your gun in a flashy style amidst heavy fire, explosives, and chaos.

How To Inspect Weapons – FAQ

How do you inspect weapons on console in MW2?

You have to press and hold the left arrow key on the D-pad to trigger the weapon inspect animation on console.

When is it the best time to inspect your weapons in MW2?

The best time to inspect your weapons is when you’re in a safe, hidden, low-key location where no one can pick you off.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)

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

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