Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

MW2 (2009) Ranger

ShotgunsUnlocked at Level 42No camo
ShotgunsRanger — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) weapon render

How do you unlock the Ranger?

The Ranger unlocks at Level 42 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It is a compact double-barreled shotgun with two shells and extreme close-range burst potential. Both barrels can be fired almost immediately when an enemy is already within room distance. The same two-shot limit forces a reload after every brief exchange, and it has no normal aim-down-sights function. It does not take camo.

UnlockLevel 42
Takes camoNo

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Unlock and challenge requirements were checked against MW2 multiplayer game data; loadout advice is editorial.

How does the Ranger play in MW2 (2009)?

RoleTwo-shot close-range burst shotgun
StrengthsPowerful immediate close-range burst; Fast movement and compact secondary handling
TradeoffsOnly two shots before reloading; No conventional aimed fire and poor reach
Useful setupAkimbo doubles the available barrels for a close-range setup; FMJ is the only other attachment; stagger shots rather than emptying every barrel
Use tipIt has no camo track. Its shorter weapon-specific challenge chain awards attachment and completion progress without camouflage.
Compared withIt delivers faster close burst than the Model 1887, while the 1887 offers seven shells and better solo reach.

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Ranger — common questions

What level does the Ranger unlock at in MW2 (2009)?

The Ranger unlocks at Level 42 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) multiplayer. The level cap is 70, and prestige is up to 10.

Does the Ranger take camos?

No — the Ranger cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It uses its own weapon challenges instead.

Can you unlock the Ranger for me?

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