USP .45 - Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Weapon Guide

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In this guide we are looking at the first available handgun, the USP .45.

As with all the handguns, the USP is a semi-automatic weapon.

And like the MP5K, it is a German weapon manufactured by Heckler and Koch.

It was first introduced in 1993 in the 40 Smith and Wesson caliber as the USP 40. It was followed by a 9mm variant, then the USP 45 two years later in 1995.

As its name implies, the USP 45 fires the .45 ACP - or Automatic Colt Pistol - cartridge, as popularised by its use in the venerable Colt 1911 pistol.

The sights are a 3-dot tritium type, typical of most modern pistols, and are accurate enough for the effective range.

In-game, the USP is a very nimble weapon capable of taking down enemies quickly at closer ranges.

Damage up close is very high - with stopping power, two hits will do the job.

However, outside of short range engagements the pistols become ineffective - at maximum range you will need to hit your target 4 times with stopping power, and 5 times without - on a moving target this is near impossible.

Pistols serve best as a 'last-ditch' secondary role, useful in the middle of a firefight when you deplete your primary weapon's magazine - a fast swap to a pistol is a lot faster than reloading, and can make all the difference.

Of all the attachments, none give you a definitive edge over the plain pistol, so you may as well stick the tactical knife or extended magazines on the USP.

Against SMG users, shotguns and knifers the pistols can be very useful - if you're caught unawares, the USP can be brought to bear very quickly and a two-shot kill with stopping power can halt those who deign to unleash close-range hurt upon you.

Pistols can be effective when used with an LMG - If you get caught in the middle of a reload, a pistol secondary might just save your life if ambushed - and at closer ranges a pistol may be more effective than the less manoueverable light machine guns.

If you have a long-range primary weapon, such as a sniper rifle, the pistol can be a godsend when someone attempts to get behind you, as in a matter of moments you can go from long-range sniper role to being nimble and deadly-up-close.

Anything your claymores don't stop, your pistol will.

While the shotguns have more close-range punch, and the machine pistols are better at range, pistols are powerful enough, and boast rapid speed and handling that are unmatched by any other weapon class.

The USP .45 can be very capable in the right hands - and for those quick on the trigger it will be a nasty surprise for those who think you're vulnerable.

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