The legendary 1911 pistol is making its return in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3. While it’s a classic handgun, this version is a heavy hitter, boasting the highest damage-per-shot and effective range in its class.
If you’re looking for a reliable sidearm for BO7 Multiplayer and Warzone, or a vintage powerhouse for Zombies, here’s exactly how you can add this weapon to your arsenal.
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How to unlock the 1911 in BO7 and Warzone
Unlike the new MK35 ISR AR and VST SMG, the 1911 pistol is not part of the Season 3 Battle Pass. Instead, it’s a reward from the Season 3 Weekly Challenges, tied to the Week 3 challenges. To unlock the 1911, you need to complete six weekly challenges.
Below is a list of all the Week 3 challenges in BO7 and Warzone Season 3.
BO7 Mutliplayer
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Get 250 eliminations with SMGs. | 5,000 XP |
| Earn 30 One Shot, One Kills Medals with sniper rifles (killed an enemy with one shot). | 5,000 XP |
| Get 30 Point Blank Kills. | 3,500 XP |
| Get 15 kills with Lethals. | 3,500 XP |
| Finish a match in Top 3 by score across both teams 3 times. | 2,500 XP |
| Get 5 headshots while mounted, prone, or holding breath. | 2,500 XP |
BO7 Zombies
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Get 200 Critical Kills in a single match using an SMG. | 5,000 XP |
| Get 25 Carnage Medals (killed 15 Zombies rapidly with a weapon) with hipfire. | 5,000 XP |
| Get 15 consecutive Critical Kills using a sniper rifle 10 times. | 3,500 XP |
| Reach Round 10 in Cursed with no Perks or Pack-a-Punch. | 3,500 XP |
| Consume 3 Epic GobbleGums. | 2,500 XP |
| Collect Loose Change 5 times. | 2,500 XP |
BO7 Co-Op & Endgame
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Get 500 eliminations with SMGs. | 5,000 XP |
| Use a sniper rifle to eliminate 15 Deadeyes or Phantom Marksman. | 5,000 XP |
| In Endgame: Open 15 Supply Caches. | 3,500 XP |
| In Endgame: Complete 3 D.A.W.G. Escort Assignments. | 3,500 XP |
| Get 25 kills with a melee weapon at Epic Rarity or higher. | 2,500 XP |
| Use the Frag Grenade or Impact Grenade equipment to kill 25 Toxic Fears. | 2,500 XP |
Warzone
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Get 40 kills while aiming down sights. | 5,000 XP |
| Get 10 eliminations with sniper rifles. | 5,000 XP |
| In Black Ops Royale, eliminate 10 Guild Robots. | 3,500 XP |
| In Black Ops Royale, get 3 kills while you have Perks activated. | 3,500 XP |
| In Black Ops Royale, complete a Target Uplink in less than 120 seconds. | 2,500 XP |
| In Black Ops Royale, eliminate a Mangler. | 2,500 XP |
The good thing is that these challenges can be done across multiple modes. This lets you mix and match challenges to unlock the handgun more efficiently, whether you prefer grinding MP or tackling easier objectives in BR and other modes. Completing the required challenges and ultimately unlocking the pistol will also reward you with 10,000 XP.
According to Activision, the 1911 has the highest damage per shot and one of the best effective ranges among all handguns. While it does come with noticeable recoil, it recenters quickly, enabling you to stay on target and land follow-up shots with ease.
If you want to push its performance further, you can increase its fire rate using its Prestige Attachment, the MFS Overdrive Auto-Brake muzzle.
For Zombies players, the 1911 becomes even more powerful once upgraded via the Pack-a-Punch machine. You can transform it into the fan-favorite Mustang and Sally variants, turning the pistol into a dual-wield explosive weapon that’s highly effective for clearing hordes of undead.
All 1911 Prestige Camos in BO7 & WZ
For completionists who are planning to level up the 1911 all the way to Weapon Prestige Max, these are the unique Prestige Camos you can unlock along the way:
- Prestige 1 Camo: Essence
- Prestige 2 Camo: Sour Watermelon
- Prestige Max Camo: Sliver
If you’re looking to wield a hard-hitting sniper, get to know how to unlock the Strider 300, which is also not included in the Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3 Battle Pass.
