Best Handgun Builds in Black Ops 6

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Summary

Customizing Handguns in Black Ops 6 provides effective support in close combat.
Consider builds like the Akimbo Grekhovas for dual-wield, high-damage options in fast gunfights.
The Rapid Fire Stryder.22 offers fast firing with range precision, while the 9mm PM focuses on versatility.

Black Ops 6 features a large roster of diverse weapons that players may find themselves customizing repeatedly to discover the best build. While most players may be focused on crafting top-tier Assault Rifles and Submachine Guns to compete in the Multiplayer meta, one particular class of weapons might just be overlooked: Handguns.

Handguns are a valuable addition to any player's loadout, providing a reliable backup option for situations where reloading isn’t possible, and serving as an effective support weapon for Snipers when opponents get too close. While Handguns offer plenty of freedom when it comes to customization, some builds definitely stand out more than others. Here are the best Handgun builds for Black Ops 6.

Updated on February 13, 2025, by Nathan Round: The meta for Black Ops 6 Multiplayer is constantly shifting, requiring players to adapt their loadouts to the latest weapon changes introduced in each major update. This list has been updated to refine many of the best existing setups for each handgun in Black Ops 6, while also introducing two new builds.

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1 Akimbo Grekhovas

Dual Machine Pistols With a Fast TTK

Grekhova Attachments:

Long Barrel (Barrel)
Extended Mag III (Magazine)
Akimbo Grekhova (Stock)
Steady Aim Laser (Laser)
Recoil Springs (Fire Mods)

The above Grekhova build is an excellent choice for players wanting a high-damage Secondary that thrives in fast-paced gunfights. The standout attachment for this setup is the Akimbo Grekhova Stock, enabling players to dual-wield Handguns and effectively double their damage output. Naturally, this reduces accuracy as players are locked to hip-firing, making the Steady Aim Laser ideal for improving hip-fire spread.

Additional key attachments include the Long Barrel for maximum damage range and the Recoil Springs, which boosts both vertical and horizontal recoil control, helping out a little bit with accuracy. Lastly, the Extended Mag III is recommended. While some may choose Extended Mag II, the Grekhova tends to burn through its ammunition fairly quickly, necessitating the need for an extra magazine.

2 Rapid Fire Stryder.22

Fast Firing Pistol With Solid Damage & Range

Rapid Fire Stryder .22 Build in Black Ops 6

Stryder.22 Attachments:

Suppressor (Muzzle)
Long Barrel (Barrel)
Fast Mag II (Magazine)
Commando Grip (Rear Grip)
Rapid Fire (Fire Mods)

The next build is for the Stryder.22, focusing on range and precision over sheer firepower. The key attachment here is the Rapid Fire Firing Mod, which boosts the weapon's fire rate without significantly affecting recoil control. This results in a faster time-to-kill (TTK), especially for players with a fast trigger finger. The Stryder.22 typically takes around three shots to kill at medium range, making this attachment essential for getting enough shots out to quickly deal with fast Submachine Guns.

The Long Barrel is also recommended, as it increases damage range far better than the Reinforced Barrel. Fast Mag II is another solid choice. With the Stryder’s already large magazine, this attachment adds a much-needed increase to reload speed, significantly improving handling. The Commando Grip is another must-have, allowing players to aim down sights and fire more quickly after sprinting. Lastly, with an extra attachment slot available, adding the Suppressor is a smart choice, as it keeps players off the minimap without adding any additional drawbacks — making it an excellent addition.

3 Rapid Fire 9mm PM

Fast Firing Pistol With Great Handling

9mm PM Attachments:

Suppressor (Muzzle)
Long Barrel (Barrel)
Extended Mag II (Magazine)
Commando Grip (Rear Grip)
Rapid Fire (Fire Mods)

Next up is a build for the 9mm PM, which retains several key attachments from the previous Stryder.22 setup. The Rapid Fire Mod and the Long Barrel return for this build, boosting the weapon’s fire rate while maintaining a high damage range, enhancing the Handgun's versatility for the medium-range. The Commando Grip also makes a comeback, offering faster aim-down-sight and sprint-to-fire speeds—perfect for players using a fast Marksman Rifle or another Primary weapon that benefits from a quick Secondary option.

Where this build diverges is with the Extended Mag II. Since the 9mm PM has a smaller magazine than the Stryder.22, players might find themselves running out of ammo quickly when facing multiple opponents. Increasing the magazine size solves this problem, providing an effective option for handling various scenarios. Lastly, with an extra attachment slot available, adding a Suppressor brings an element of stealth to the loadout, making it a great consideration.

4 Low-Recoil Grekhova

High Accuracy Full-Auto Pistol With Improved Range

Low-Recoil Grekhova Build in Black Ops 6

Grekhova Attachments:

Compensator (Muzzle)
Long Barrel (Barrel)
Extended Mag II (Magazine)
Commando Grip (Rear Grip)
Recoil Springs (Fire Mods)

Finishing off this list is a final build for the Grekhova, this time tailored for accuracy, allowing players to aim down sights. The Compensator is the first recommended attachment, helping tone down the high vertical recoil players will experience. To maximize damage range, the Long Barrel is ideal, along with Recoil Springs even more recoil control. While some may consider the Rapid Fire Mod, the added recoil is generally not worth the trade-off for this setup.

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Following the trend of previous builds, the Commando Grip is an excellent choice, boosting both sprint-to-fire and aim-down-sight speeds, making this a strong Sniper support option, especially for a LW3A1 Frostline loadout. Last but not least is the Extended Mag II, offering more ammunition with similar handling reductions as the first Extended Mag, only this time with a larger ammo capacity.

5 Rapid Fire GS45

Hard-Hitting Pistol With a Great TTK

GS45 Attachments:

Compensator (Muzzle)
Long Barrel (Barrel)
Extended Mag I (Magazine)
Commando Grip (Rear Grip)
Rapid Fire (Fire Mods)

Continuing the trend of semi-automatic weapons is this build for the GS45. Given its slower fire rate compared to others in its category, Rapid Fire is essential, as it allows the GS45 to make better use of its more consistent three-shot kill, with the potential for a two-shot kill up close. Similarly, a Long Barrel is a strong choice to maximize damage range.

Players should opt for the Extended Mag I for the magazine slot. While Extended Mag II offers more ammunition, it also provides a greater reduction to handling attributes, unlike the version available for the Grekhova. To further enhance handling with improved aim-down-sight and sprint-to-fire speeds, the Commando Grip is highly effective. Lastly, finishing with the Compensator helps control the GS45's vertical recoil, making it much more accurate beyond close range.

6 Akimbo GS45s

Dual Wield Heavy Hitting Pistols

GS45 Attachments:

Long Barrel (Barrel)
Extended Mag I (Magazine)
Akimbo GS45 (Stock)
Steady Aim Laser (Laser)
Recoil Springs (Fire Mods)

Next up is an Akimbo build for the GS45, allowing players to run around with two of these semi-automatic Pistols at once. The main attachment players will want to use here is, of course, the Akimbo GS45 Stock, followed by the Extended Mag I for extra ammo capacity and the Long Barrel for improved range.

Since this build requires hipfire, the Steady Aim Laser is a must, as it reduces hipfire spread on both weapons. However, even with the Steady Aim Laser, accuracy on the Akimbo GS45s can be rather poor, making the Recoil Springs essential for reducing both vertical and horizontal recoil. As a result, players wield two hard-hitting handguns, perfect for close-range combat.

7 Weighted Grekhova

Highly Accurate & Fast Handling Full Auto Handgun

Grekhova Attachments:

Suppressor (Muzzle)
Long Barrel (Barrel)
Extended Mag II (Magazine)
Commando Grip (Rear Grip)
Weighted Stock (Stock)

Last but not least is another build for the Grekhova, this time utilizing the Weighted Stock. With the Weighted Stock, players gain an alternate ADS, where instead of fully aiming down sights, they shift into a stance that enhances accuracy without the visual clutter of the weapon's iron sights. This attachment also minimizes recoil but reduces aim-down-sight and sprint-to-fire speeds.

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Additional attachments players may want to use with this build include the Long Barrel for increased damage range, the Extended Mag II for more ammo capacity, a Suppressor for stealth, and the Commando Grip for better handling. As a result, players get a fast and accurate handgun that functions almost like a pocket-sized Submachine Gun.

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