Best ISO 9mm loadout for Modern Warfare 2

Nathan Warby
ISO 9mm in MW2

Modern Warfare 2 boasts a great variety of effective SMGs to use within the game, one of them is the ISO 9mm SMG, a powerful choice for close-quarters combat. Below, you’ll find the best ISO 9mm loadout for MW2, including all attachments, Perks, and Equipment.

With the release of Modern Warfare 3 scheduled for November 10, Modern Warfare 2‘s multiplayer is currently going through its final season. As is tradition, the devs are going all out for the Halloween season, bringing a Spawn-themed Battle Pass, several modes and map reskins, and plenty of crossovers, such as Evil Dead’s Ash Williams.

Additionally, Modern Warfare 2 Season 6 introduced some fresh new weapons, including the ISO 9mm SMG. The latest arrival in the ISO platform is described as a close-range option with a “high fire rate, maneuverability, and exceptional steadiness.”

If you’re looking to put it through its paces in multiplayer matches, here is the best ISO 9mm loadout for Modern Warfare 2.

Best Modern Warfare 2 ISO 9mm loadout attachments

iso 9mm smg in modern warfare 2
The ISO 9mm SMG is the latest addition to MW2’s ISO platform.
  • Barrel: 16″ XLB-S
  • Optic: Slimline Pro
  • Underbarrel: Edge-47 Grip
  • Stock: Mace 650
  • Rear Grip: A30 Stout

Kicking off the best ISO 9mm loadout in Modern Warfare 2 is the 16″ XLB-S Barrel, suppressing the SMG’s shots while also improving the damage range. Then, we’ve gone for the Edge-47 Grip and A30 Stout for greater recoil control and stability, ensuring it can still hold its own at mid-range.

Next up is the Slimline Pro Optic, which offers extra accuracy without obscuring too much of the screen or affecting the ADS speed. However, this can easily be changed for your preferred sight without upsetting the build.

Finally, we’ve picked the A30 Stout Stock, providing one last buff in recoil control to make the ISO 9mm a menace at mid-range as well as close-range.

Best Modern Warfare 2 ISO 9mm Perks & Equipment

ISO 9mm SMG in MW2
The ISO 9mm is the latest addition to the ISO platform.
  • Base Perk 1: Bomb Squad
  • Base Perk 2: Scavenger
  • Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
  • Ultimate Perk: Ghost
  • Lethal Equipment: Semtex
  • Tactical Equipment: Flash Grenade

Modern Warfare 2 matches are often dominated by explosives, so equipping the Bomb Squad Perk will reduce their effectiveness and keep you alive for longer. The ISO 9mm can chew through ammo, so we recommend Scavenger to restock on the fly and Fast Hands for quicker reloads.

Ghost is also a must-have in MW2, keeping you off the radar of enemy UAVs and Killstreaks so you can maintain a low profile.

Equipment-wise, Semtex is ideal for securing quick kills in a crowded room, while Flash Grenades can blind enemies before you rush in to take them out.

How to unlock ISO 9mm in Modern Warfare 2

Modern Warfare 2 players can unlock the ISO 9mm SMG by completing Sector F4 of the Season 6 Battle Pass. Luckily, the ISO 9mm is one of the free rewards so you don’t need to purchase the Battle Pass to get hold of the gun.

It might take some grinding to earn enough tokens, but using Double XP Tokens can speed things up drastically.

Best ISO 9mm alternatives in Modern Warfare 2

If the ISO 9mm isn’t cutting it for you in Modern Warfare 2, the ISO 45 from the same platform remains one the deadliest SMGs in the game thanks to its blistering fire rate. The Vaznev-9k is also a top option if you want something a little more capable in mid-range fights.

For more on Modern Warfare 2, be sure to check out our other guides:

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About The Author

Nathan is a Senior Writer at CharlieIntel. He’s an expert in EA Sports FC, Call of Duty, and Overwatch, as well as superhero games, including Marvel’s Spider-Man. With a master's degree in Magazine Journalism from Nottingham Trent University, he worked as a Trainee Reporter for Derbyshire Live before moving into games media, with bylines at Dexerto, Cultured Vultures, and more. You can contact Nathan by email at [email protected].