Best gloves in MW3 beta, ranked

I never thought I’d see the day when the perk system in Call of Duty finally gets an overhaul. Well, in MW3, the developers have decided enough is enough. It’s not a massive change, but Perk effects are now granted to players based on the gear they are wearing. Gloves can grant several powerful advantages, and good players will pick these based on their playstyles. If you’re looking for the best gloves in the MW3 beta, ranked, I’ve got you covered.

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Best glove perks in MW3

Three sets of gloves are available for use in the MW3 beta. Just like Killstreaks, these are locked by character level. Fortunately, you level up through regular gameplay, so you can experiment after a few games. Here are the gloves on offer and what they do.

• Quick-Grip Gloves – Increases Weapon Swap speed
• Scavenger Gloves – Resupply ammo and Throwing Knives from dead players
• Command Gloves – Reload while sprinting

All of these gloves are good, and they all complement a specific playstyle. I recommend experimenting to find what works best for you. Not only that, it’s always good to try new things even when you’re comfortable. If you’re new to the series, you may find the extra ammo from Scavenger Gloves helpful, but the Quick-Grip Gloves may be a better fit as you get better, for example.

Best gloves in MW3 beta, ranked

Here are my picks for the best gloves in MW3. I’m an aggressive player and constantly push fights. With this in mind, my favorites may differ from your own.

#3 Commando Gloves

Reloading while sprinting is a valuable perk, but its niche uses mean I can’t rate the Commando gloves any higher. If I’m running, it’s usually to cover open ground or if I’m trying a cheesy close-range build. The issue is that sound is a big deal in Call of Duty. If a player hears you coming, they will be ready. If you’re caught reloading while sprinting, you’re dead.

Combined with the Covert Sneakers that reduce the sound of your footsteps, Commando Gloves are deadly. Outside that niche case, I prefer the other options.

#2 Scavenger Gloves

Scavenger Gloves may be perfect if you’re a new player who struggles to land your shots or you’re so good that you live long enough to have ammo issues. Depending on your weapon choice, ammo can be a brutal resource to manage, and Scavenger Gloves remove that problem entirely. 

Scavenger Gloves are fantastic, and it feels great not to worry about ammo. This equipment narrowly misses the top spot and only just loses out to the Quick-Grip Gloves. Here’s why.

#1 Quick-Grip Gloves

My pick for the top spot is the Quick-Grip gloves, as they give you an advantage in combat. We’ve all been in those situations where we run out of bullets during a gunfight. In that situation, you have two choices. Reload your gun (which always feels like it takes an eternity) or swap.  

If you have a decent sidearm, swapping is usually the best choice, and the Quick Grip gloves let you do this faster. I’m guilty of walking around with my gun half-empty, and quickly swapping has saved my life dozens of times. For me, these gloves patch a flaw in my playstyle, so putting them at number one is an easy choice.

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