Call of Duty: Ghosts

Ghosts .44 Magnum

HandgunsCosts 6 Squad PointsNo camo
Handguns.44 Magnum — Call of Duty: Ghosts weapon render

How do you unlock the .44 Magnum?

The .44 Magnum is a six-round single-action revolver purchased for 6 Squad Points. It is a deliberate secondary that rewards carefully placed shots and strict cylinder management. It does not take camo.

Unlock6 Squad Points
Takes camoNo

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Game identity, platforms and customization context were checked against Activision material. Current product and add-on availability was checked against Xbox, PlayStation and Steam listings, while weapon rosters, Squad Point costs, magazine descriptions and the class-specific camouflage matrix were cross-checked against dedicated historical references. Real-world weapon bases are qualified where the in-game model is fictional or uncertain. Setup advice is editorial and avoids unsupported damage or time-to-kill claims.

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How does the .44 Magnum play in Ghosts?

Also written as44 Magnum, Magnum
RoleSix-shot heavy revolver
Real-world basisModeled on a Taurus Raging Bull marked .454 Casull despite the in-game .44 Magnum name
StrengthsEach trigger press is intentional and easy to count; The revolver offers a distinct precision-focused backup role
TradeoffsSix rounds leave little room for misses; The single-action cadence is less forgiving during a close panic fight
Attachments and setup notesUse a clear sight and reload support if the revolver is more than an emergency tool; Pair it with a primary that handles sudden close pressure
Challenge noteThe .44 Magnum does not use the twelve standard Ghosts weapon-camo challenges and therefore has no normal per-weapon Gold grind.
Progression tipUse the .44 Magnum for its multiplayer role or unlock requirement; Snow through Woodland are not tracked on it.
Use tipCount each shot and break contact before the cylinder is empty rather than beginning a reload in the open.
Compared withThe P226 is the forgiving 14-round service pistol; the .44 Magnum is the slower six-shot precision option.

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.44 Magnum — common questions

How do you unlock the .44 Magnum in Ghosts?

The .44 Magnum costs 6 Squad Points per soldier in Call of Duty: Ghosts; it is not locked behind a player-rank level. The level cap is 60, and prestige is 10 Prestige levels in the original multiplayer progression, with the squad system linking soldiers to Prestige milestones.

Does the .44 Magnum take camos?

No — the .44 Magnum cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: Ghosts. It uses its own weapon challenges instead.

Can you unlock the .44 Magnum for me?

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