Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) offers a variety of weapons that are tagged to suit various features such as challenges. Below is a list of these recommended weapons. The recommended weapons will change and aren’t permanent. Recommended Weapons appear in the Loadout select menu with an orange fire icon.
The Best Assault Rifles for Modern Warfare 3
In Season 0 Week 1 and 2, most challenges require operators to kill enemies with a Recommended Weapon. Interestingly, all Recommended Weapons are Modern Warfare 3 exclusive guns, perhaps because the developers are pushing players towards the new weapons.
Modern Warfare 3 – MCW

MCW Attachment Setup
Muzzle L4R Flash Hider
Barrel 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel
Rear Grip RB Claw-PSL Grip
Underbarrel Bruen Tactical Vertical Grip
Optic DF105 Reflex Sight
Modern Warfare 3 – MTZ-556

MTZ-556 Attachment Setup
Barrel MTZ Clinch Pro Barrel
Stock MTZ Marauder Stock
Rear Grip Bruen TR-24 Assault Grip
Underbarrel Ftac SP-10 Angled Grip
Optic Slimline Pro
Modern Warfare 3 – SVA 545

SVA 545 Attachment Setup
Muzzle HMRES Mod Suppressor
Stock Mane V6 Stock
Rear Grip Demo 650 Grip
Magazine 45 Round Mag
Ammunition 5.45 High Grain Rounds
Modern Warfare 3 – FR 5.56

FR 5.56 Attachment Setup
Laser FSS OLE-V Laser
Magazine 45 Round Mag
Ammunition 5.56 NATO High Grain Rounds
Underbarrel Xten Phantom-5 Handstop
Optic Cronen Mini Dot
Modern Warfare 3 – Holger 556

Holger 556 Attachment Setup
Barrel Chrios-6 Match
Rear Grip Morn-20 Grip
Ammunition 5.56 Low Grain Rounds
Underbarrel Bruen Pivot Vertical Grip
Optic Slate Reflector
Modern Warfare 3 – DG-56

DG-56 Loadout Setup
Primary DG-56
Secondary Gutter Knife
Tactical Battle Rage
Lethal Frag Grenade
Field Equipment Munitions Box
Vest Infantry Vest
Gloves Assault Gloves
Boots Running Sneaker
Gear Ghost T/V Camo