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PDW-57 - Black Ops 2 Weapon Guide
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This time, we're covering the PDW-57.
Another fictional weapon, the PDW is a futuristic derivative of the P90: this weapon previously present in all of the Modern Warfare titles.
The PDW-57 - or Personal Defence Weapon, 5.7mm calibre - is relatively similar to its parent design, with a few minor cosmetic changes when compared to the Belgian P90.
Outlandish in appearance, the P90 and PDW designs share the same top-loading magazine - an unconventional feed mechanism, but one capable of holding 50 rounds of the unusual 5.7 by 28 millimetre cartridge.
This cartridge fires a smaller bullet at higher velocity, for a similar kinetic energy to a typical SMG: but with far better penetration characteristics against modern military body armour.
The PDW-57 is a high damage SMG, capable of killing in just 3 shots to the body at a close range.
The MSMC has a slight edge in damage, but in practical terms the PDW is similarly powerful.
Outside the weapon's short range you'll need 6 shots to kill: a hefty differential, making close-range engagements a necessity to make the most of this SMG.
Rate of fire is a moderate 750 rounds per minute - slow by typical SMG standards, but part of the price you pay for a higher damage weapon.
With Rapid Fire this will be elevated to 940 rounds per minute, on par with the MP7 - but you lose much of your damage potential through a loss of much of your effective range.
Hipfire performance is good - on par with all other SMGs, although you may see less consistent performance than those weapons with a higher fire rate.
Recoil is moderate - burst firing is essential at a longer range, although given the lower damage it may be best to avoid such gunfights altogether.
Aim time is 200 milliseconds, standard for the SMG class: as is your movement speed, at 100% base.
Magazine capacity is excellent, holding true to the P90's tradition: the translucent top-loading magazine holds 50 rounds by default, more than any other SMG.
Extended clip takes this capacity to a loftier 65, although given that reloads are only a little slower than average - at 2.59 seconds - 50 rounds is generally sufficient.
The PDW-57 is a potent close-range weapon that has a versatile blend of attributes for close-quarter gunfights.
With 50 rounds in the magazine, you've essentially got extended clip for free: and paired with good hipfire performance and a higher level of damage, the PDW is a top-tier contender in aggressive play.
However, the PDW loses any advantage outside of its effective range - at a mid range you have moderate recoil and a 5-6 shot kill to contend with, giving the advantage to opponents with weapons better suited for such distances.
The slower rate of fire can be a liability too - while you deal more damage per shot than most other SMGs, this also means accuracy becomes more critical: relying on hipfire may yield inconsistent performance.
Still, the PDW is no slouch when it comes to closer quarters: you'll still fare better than most weapons outside of the SMGs and shotguns.
With a build that favours tactical SMG play over unchecked aggression - you can instead take a subversive approach, turning enemy equipment into fuel for your own scorestreaks.
This high-tech build will thwart your enemy's plans...
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