The PKM is slow and bulky like the rest of the LMGs in Delta Force, but despite that, it is an extremely effective weapon for close-mid-ranged fights. It fires hard-hitting round in a somewhat slow but steady rate of fire, making it incredibly easy to control while still doing a lot of damage.
This machine gun is going to feel very unwieldy at first, but as with the best assault rifles in Delta Force, the PKM becomes extremely deadly when it’s fully kitted out. Here’s one of the best ways to build this weapon for both Warfare and Operations mode.
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Low Recoil PKM Build
The PKM’s main drawback is that it kicks very hard when it has no attachments equipped. However, when customized, it becomes much easier to control. With the right attachments, it’ll shake less violently when shooting, and players shouldn’t have to pull down as much to compensate for recoil. The following setup aims to mitigate the PKM’s recoil significantly while making it much more viable in close-quarters or run-and-gun situations.
Trench PKM Build |
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Barrel |
PKM Trench Short Barrel |
Muzzle |
Sandstorm Vertical Compensator |
Foregrip |
RK-0 Foregrip |
Rear Grip |
Scorpio Rear Grip |
Stock |
Cardinal Stable Stock |
Optic |
Any |
Magazine |
PKM Extended Magazine (Optional) |
This build is best suited for close-range firefights (around 30 meters or less), though you can push its effectiveness all the way to 50 meters with good recoil control and trigger discipline. It’ll work best when clearing small rooms and tight corridors, even more so if equipped with an extended magazine. The setup should make the PKM very forgiving to use, perfect for new Delta Force players.
The attachments above focus on giving the PKM additional Vertical Recoil Control and Firing Stability. The gun does swerve to the left a bit when firing, and unfortunately, equipping Horizontal Recoil Control attachments like the Bastion compensator doesn’t seem to affect it much. It’s much better to just compensate for the slight leftward muzzle climb while mitigating as much vertical recoil as possible.
Playes can easily copy this build by entering the following code into the Import function in Loadouts menu: PKM General Machine Gun-Warfare-6EPJKF006GGSVELMFER1R
Calibration
Calibrating weapons in Delta Force lets players tweak their guns to perfection. For this build, we recommend calibrating attachments to the following specifications:
- Barrel: +50g Weight (+4% Firing Stability, -4% ADS movement speed)
- Foregrip: +7 Slot Placement, +20mm Thickness (+16% Stability while Moving, +3.92% Extra Control, -4% ADS movement speed, -3.92% ADS speed)
- Rear Grip: +50g Weight (+6% Extra Control, -18% Aiming Stability while Breathing)
- Stock: +3 Slot Stock Pad Placement, -3 Slot Cheek Pad Placement (+3.84% ADS movement speed, +3.84% Firing Stability, -4.80% ADS speed, -15.36% Aiming Stability while Breathing)
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