Best Magnum loadout in Black Ops Cold War

Currently, Black Ops Cold War features three pistols in the secondary category, those being the 1911, Diamatti, and Magnum. The former two are by far the most popular thus far, each providing solid damage and accuracy while featuring very few downsides. However, the Magnum is another story. 

Although it does pack a punch, the strengths of the Magnum don’t appear to outweigh the weaknesses. A small magazine size and noticeable recoil have stopped players from equipping the Magnum on their classes for the most part.

However, if you want to use the pistol in Black Ops Cold War, take a look at the class set-up we’ve put together below. 

Best Magnum class in Black Ops Cold War

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With the Magnum in your hands, it’s hard to be competitive, as almost any other weapon in the game is going to have an advantage over the pistol. That said, we’ll be focusing on sheer firepower for the attachment set-up. Damage and range boosting attachments are really the only way to go when designing a class for this classic pistol. 

Attachments:

• Muzzle: Infantry Compensator
• Barrel: 4.7” Takedown
• Body: Steady Aim Laser
• Magazine: Salvo 12 RND Fast Mag
• Stock: Dual Wield 

We’ve chosen to attach the Dual Wield stock simply for the fact that two Magnums offers a better chance to kill an enemy with an MP5 or assault rifle up close.

To benefit the dual wield pistols, there’s the Salvo 12 RNd Fast Mag, which only features a negative of an increased aim down sight time. Of course, with dual wield pistols you won’t be aiming down sights, so these attachments work in concert. 

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To further benefit the overall damage, the 4.”7” Takedown barrel offers a buff to the damage range. Rounding out the class is the Steady Aim Laser since you’ll only be hip firing and the Infantry Compensator helps manage the recoil.