Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

COD4 W1200

ShotgunsAvailable once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4Takes camo
ShotgunsW1200 — Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare weapon render

How do you unlock the W1200?

The W1200 is available once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4 in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. It is a seven-shell pump-action shotgun built around reliable close-range one-shot kills. Each shot is stronger than the M1014's, but the pump delay leaves little room for a miss. It works best when corners, doorways and cover keep every engagement inside shotgun range. Its camo track finishes at Red Tiger (100 headshots with this weapon).

UnlockDefault
Takes camoYes
Gold camoClass progress counts toward Gold on the M1014

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Unlock and challenge requirements were checked against original COD4 multiplayer reference data; loadout and progression advice is editorial. Modern Warfare Remastered uses a different progression system.

How does the W1200 play in COD4?

RolePowerful pump-action shotgun
StrengthsMore reliable close-range one-shot potential than the M1014; Seven-shell capacity allows more fights between complete reloads
TradeoffsThe pump delay is punishing after a weak hit or miss; Little practical value outside close range
Useful setupRed Dot Sight unlocks at 25 kills and gives a clearer center point without tightening pellet spread; Grip unlocks at 50 kills, uses Perk 1 and helps the sight recover after each shot
Camo tipCenter the spread high to improve headshot chances while keeping multiple pellets on target. Use cover during the pump animation.
Compared withIt is more reliable for one-shot kills and carries more shells than the M1014, while the M1014 offers much faster follow-up shots.

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W1200 — common questions

What level does the W1200 unlock at in COD4?

The W1200 is available once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4 in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer. The level cap is 55, and prestige is console only (up to 10). PC has none.

How do you unlock camos on the W1200?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Digital (25 headshots), Blue Tiger (75 headshots), Red Tiger (150 headshots) in order — headshots are cumulative, so one grind clears the whole ladder. Shotguns use a reduced ladder: 25 / 50 / 100 headshots. On the W1200 the final tier is Red Tiger — 100 headshots with this weapon.

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