There’s nothing quite like flying around a Call of Duty map with a shotgun. In Modern Warfare 2, there are a few to choose from at launch, and an early favorite is the Expedite 12.
In a real-world application, the Expedite 12 is based on the Benelli M4 Super 90 shotgun. If you’ve used that weapon or something like it in previous CoD titles or other FPS games, you’ll have an idea of what you’re getting into.
As its in-game description says, “a practiced hand can control the Expedite 12’s recoil to devastating effect.” It’s a “semi-auto shotgun” that “features a regulated gas system, ergonomic stock, and standard rail.” Basically, it’s a handheld cannon that can control close quarters with the best of them.
Everyone has that one friend who always defaults to using a shotgun in CoD games. If you’re reading this and thinking to yourself “I don’t have a friend like that,” then it’s likely because you are that one friend.
Hey there, shotty spammer. Here’s the best class to run with the Expedite 12 in MW2.
Best Expedite 12 loadout and class setup in MW2
- Muzzle: XTEN Full Choke
- Laser: 1MW Quick Fire Laser
- Stock: Resonance Stock Collapsed
- Bold: Expedite L-Bolt
- Rear Grip/Comb: Schlager Void Grip
Secondary: Preferred pistol or AR in Overkill class
Tactical: Stun Grenade
Lethal: Semtex
Perk Package: Battle Hardened/Overkill and Double Time, Fast Hands, Ghost
Field Upgrade: Dead Silence and Trophy System
Running and gunning with a shotgun is actually quite fun in MW2. These attachments will keep you on the move and mowing enemies down with swiftness online, especially on smaller maps like Shipment or Shoot House.
You’ll be able to terrorize players of all skill levels in the Shipment 24/7 playlist with this loadout. Don’t be surprised if you get some angry messages from your victims as you rack up close-range dominance in multiplayer.
This set of attachments will buff the Expedite 12’s fire rate, mobility, and handling while negating some accuracy and recoil control, which are not focal points of a shotgun build anyway. You can hipfire pretty well with this build, but the XTEN Full Choke attachment will also reward aiming down sights.
The only other attachment worth using is the 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath attachment in the Ammunition slot, but you’ll need to trade off one of these other useful pieces to start burning your opponents with fire.
