Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)

MW3 (2011) Striker

ShotgunsUnlocked at Level 48Takes camo
ShotgunsStriker — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) weapon render

How do you unlock the Striker?

The Striker unlocks at Level 48 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011). It unlocks at Level 48 with a 12-shell semi-automatic cylinder. Capacity and immediate follow-ups suit repeated close fights, but rebuilding an empty weapon shell by shell is a major commitment. Its camo track finishes at Gold (Reach Weapon Level 31 with this shotgun).

UnlockLevel 48
Takes camoYes
Weapon level cap31
Gold camoWeapon Level 31 on this weapon
Attachment track5 weapon-level unlocks

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Primary mechanics were checked against extracted stock MW3 menu, progression and weapon-definition data, with official Activision, Xbox and platform material used for identity and progression context. Manufacturer and military sources support cautious real-world identifications. Gameplay advice is editorial. Scope: original 2011 competitive multiplayer under the final ruleset, not Modern Warfare III (2023), Campaign, Special Ops, Survival or mods.

Sources: Activision — Modern Warfare 3 (2011) · Official Activision PlayStation 3 manual · Official Modern Warfare 3 PC manual · Xbox Wire — MW3 weapon progression system · AlterWare — extracted stock MW3 menus and progression data · AlterWare — extracted MW3 statstable.csv · Extracted stock MW3 weapon definitions · Contemporaneous MW3 multiplayer guide · Call of Duty Wiki — Winter Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Marine Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Choco Camouflage history · Accuracy International — company history · Barrett — M107A1 operator manual · KelTec — KSG operator manual · FN — Five-seveN product history · B&T — MP9 operator manual · U.S. Army — XM25 system overview · U.S. Army — M320 GLM portfolio

How does the Striker play in MW3 (2011)?

RoleHigh-capacity semi-automatic shotgun
Real-world basisArmsel Striker revolving-cylinder shotgun from South Africa
StrengthsTwelve shells tie the largest shotgun capacity; Semi-auto action permits paced corrective shots without a pump cycle
TradeoffsAn empty reload takes substantial time; Rapid firing can waste the capacity before pellet placement is corrected
Attachment trackGrip, Suppressor, Red Dot Sight, Holographic Sight, Extended Mags
Weapon proficienciesKick (Weapon Level 4), Focus (Weapon Level 9), Attachments (Weapon Level 14), Melee (Weapon Level 19), Range (Weapon Level 23), Damage (Weapon Level 28)
Attachments and Weapon ProficienciesGrip supports repeated shots; Extended Mags increases the already large cylinder; Suppressor, Red Dot and Holographic sights are also available
Proficiency notesAttachments unlocks at Weapon Level 14; Range at 23 or Damage at 28 are the late-track alternatives
Challenge noteReach Weapon Level 31 with the Striker to unlock Gold. MW3 (2011) does not use a headshot requirement for this camo.
Progression tipUse the cylinder for several separate fights and reload during a secure pause rather than waiting for empty.
Camo tipPace follow-ups around a fresh center point instead of clicking through a miss.
Compared withThe KSG 12 shares the base capacity but uses a pump; the Striker permits faster corrective shots.

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Striker — common questions

What level does the Striker unlock at in MW3 (2011)?

The Striker unlocks at Level 48 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) multiplayer. The level cap is 80, and prestige is up to 20 in the final multiplayer ruleset; 10 at launch.

How do you unlock camos on the Striker?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Classic (Weapon Level 3), Snow (Weapon Level 5–6 by class), Multicam (Weapon Level 6–8 by class), Digital Urban (Weapon Level 8–11 by class), Hex (Weapon Level 10–16 by class), Choco (Weapon Level 13–20 by class), Snake (Weapon Level 18–23 by class), Blue (Weapon Level 21–25 by class), Red (Weapon Level 26–27 by class), Autumn (Weapon Level 29–30 by class), Gold (Weapon Level 31) in order as that weapon levels up. Weapon levels are tracked per weapon, so each camo must be unlocked separately on each gun. On the Striker the final tier is Gold — Reach Weapon Level 31 with this shotgun.

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