Just as the former titles in the series, Max Payne 3 contains a wide range of weapons from various classes.

New game mechanics

Max Payne can now wield any two side-arms (similar or different) at the same time. Max can also use a handgun while wielding a bigger single-handed firearm, such as the sawed-off shotgun.

The "Weapon Wheel" firearm selection system will be introduced.

Unlike the previous games in the franchise, Max Payne 3 will limit the number of weapons the player can carry. The limit is two handguns and one larger gun. Max will automatically throw away his current Two handed weapon if attempting to dual-wield his single handed firearms.

Both Molotov cocktails and Grenades are thrown by the enemies that can be shot down while in air and exploded.^[1]

Handguns

• PT92

  

• 608 Bull
• Auto 9mm
• M1911
• .38 Revolver
• DE. 50

SMGs

• M10 _{(can be dual-wielded)}^[2]

  

• M972 _{(can be dual-wielded)}^[1]
• Micro 9mm _{(can be dual-wielded)}^[2]
• MPK^[1]
• SAF .40^[2]

Shotguns

• Sawed-off shotgun (can be dual-wielded)

  

• Hammerhead auto shotgun _{(Part of Disorderly Conduct in multiplayer)}^[3]
• M4 Super 90
• M500
• Super Sport
• SPAS-15

Assault rifles

• Kalashnikov

  

• FAL
• IMBEL MD-97 LC
• G6 Commando
• LMG .30
• RPD
• M4 Carbine _{(Part of the Local Justice DLC)}

Rifles/sniper rifles

• Mini-30

  

• FMP G3S
• M82A1

Explosives

• Flash grenade _{(multiplayer only)}
• Smoke grenade _{(multiplayer only)}
• Tear gas _{(multiplayer only)}
• Grenade _{(multiplayer only)}
• C4 _{(singleplayer only)}
• Molotov cocktail _{(Part of Disorderly Conduct in multiplayer)}^[3]
• G9 grenade launcher _{(Part of Disorderly Conduct in multiplayer)}^[3]
• M72A2 Light Anit-Tank Weapon\LAW _{(Part of Silent Killer in multiplayer)}^[4] (Obtainable in Singleplayer)
• RPG
• Grenade Launcher

Other

• Melee
• Tin Can _{(multiplayer only)}
• Machete _{(NPC use only)}
• Taser _{(NPC use only)}
• Riot Shield _{(NPC use only)}
• Scalpel _{(NPC use only)}

Unusable Weapons

• Mossberg 590
• Ruger Mini-14 GB
• MP5A3

Notes

• The names of the weapons will be changed accordingly once their in-game names are known.

Videos

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} The video segment of the SMGs section on the official Max Payne 3 website. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} "The Weapons of Max Payne 3: Submachine Guns" at the official Max Payne 3 website. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} "Announcing the Max Payne 3 Special Edition" on the Rockstar Newswire Retrieved November 21, 2011
4. ↑ "Max Payne 3 Pre-Order Exclusive Bonuses for Europe and Australia" at Rockstar Newswire Retrieved January 17, 2012