Modern Warfare 2 How to Inspect Weapons

Take a closer look at your loadout!

Updated: Oct 31, 2022 4:40 pm

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Do you want to know how to inspect weapons in Modern Warfare 2? The new feature is 100% cosmetic, but it’s interesting enough that players have started to take notice.

Not only does this feature give you a good look at your gun, but it means you can really appreciate the effort you put into unlocking those skins and charms.

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That said, it might not be immediately obvious to anyone playing the game, exactly how you pull this action off.

Read on to discover how you can take a closer look at those weapons you poured your heart and soul into.

How to Inspect Weapons in Modern Warfare 2

It’s very simple to inspect your weapon at any point during the gameplay of Modern Warfare 2. Just click the ‘i’ (eye) key, and your character will bring the gun up closer to their face and check it out. You can get the same effect on a controller by holding left on the D-pad.

Having your operator take a good look at your gun is a great way to make the most out of those skins you’ve poured hundreds of hours into. Of course, it’s also quite distracting, so try not to be so focused on your gun that your gameplay suffers.

Why Can’t I Inspect my Weapons?

If you’re pressing ‘i’ and nothing is happening, then there are a few different reasons why this might be happening. We’ve listed the most common reasons below to help you figure out what is going on.

One common problem can be that you’ve changed the key-binding for the ‘Inspect’ command. Go through your keyboard and mouse settings or controller settings if you’re using one, and make sure that ‘inspect’ is correctly bound to the key you’re pressing.

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Another thing to remember is that inspecting your weapons can only be done in multiplayer modes. While you’re playing through the single-player campaign, it’s not possible to press ‘i’ and get a unique animation for your gun. This is probably because the mechanic is designed for multiplayer where you can apply custom skins to your weapons.

Modern Warfare 2 How to Inspect Weapons FAQs

How to inspect weapon in cod MW2?

Press ‘i’ or left on the D-pad during an online match.

How to inspect weapon in mw2 ps5?

Hold left on the d-pad to inspect your gun while using a controller.