Primary Weapons in Black Ops 3 are your main Weapon. The types include Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, Shotguns, Snipers, and Light Machine Guns. Some require an Unlock Token, these are granted at each level.
Assault Rifles
KN-44
Full-auto assault rifle. Fast fire rate with moderate recoil.
Unlocked: Default Magazine Size: 30 rounds
XR-2
3-round auto-burst assault rifle. Bursts cycle automatically by holding the trigger.
Unlocked: Unlock Token Magazine Size: 30 rounds
HVK-30
Full-auto assault rifle. Fastest fire rate in class.
Unlocked: Level 2 Magazine Size: 30 rounds
ICR-1
Full-auto assault rifle. Modest damage with minimal recoil.
Unlocked: Level 16 Magazine Size: 30 rounds
Man-O-War
Full-auto assault rifle. Strong damage with a slow fire rate.
Unlocked: Level 28 Magazine Size: 30 rounds
Sheiva
Semi-auto marksman assault rifle. Eliminates enemy infantry in 2 shots.
Unlocked: Level 43 Magazine Size: 20 rounds
M8A7
4-round burst assault rifle. High cyclic rate of fire with minimal recoil.
Unlocked: Level 55 Magazine Size: 32 rounds
Submachine Guns
Kuda
Full-auto submachine gun. Steady fire rate with balanced recoil.
Unlocked: Default Magazine Size: 30 rounds
VMP
Full-auto submachine gun. Versatile weapon with a high fire rate and magazine capacity, with moderate recoil.
Unlocked: Unlock Token Magazine Size: 40 rounds
Weevil
Full-auto submachine gun. Large magazine capacity with modest damage.
Unlocked: Level 4 Magazine Size: 50 rounds
Vesper
Full-auto submachine gun. Fastest fire rate in class.
Unlocked: Level 19 Magazine Size: 30 rounds
Pharo
4-round auto-burst submachine gun. Reliable damage and accuracy, cycles bursts automatically by holding the trigger.
Unlocked: Level 31 Magazine Size: 40 rounds
Razerback
Full-auto submachine gun. Best accuracy in class, ideal for mid-range engagements.
Unlocked: Level 46 Magazine Size: 30 rounds
Shotguns
KRM-262
Pump-action shotgun. 1-shot kill against enemies in close quarters.
Unlocked: Default Magazine Size: 8 rounds
205 Brecci
Semi-automatic shotgun. Reliable 2 shot kill.
Unlocked: Unlock Token Magazine Size: 12 rounds
Haymaker 12
Full-auto shotgun. Fast fire rate with modest damage.
Unlocked: Level 10 Magazine Size: 16 rounds
Argus
Lever-action shotgun. Reliable with a small hip-fire spread, and deadly accurate while ADS.
Unlocked: Level 37 Magazine Size: 10 rounds
Light Machine Guns
BRM
Full-auto light machine gun. Strong damage with balanced recoil.
Unlocked: Default Magazine Size: 75 rounds
Dingo
Full-auto light machine gun. Fast fire rate with moderate recoil.
Unlocked: Unlock Token Magazine Size: 80 rounds
Gorgon
Full-auto heavy machine gun. 2-shot kill at a slow fire rate.
Unlocked: Level 7 Magazine Size: 40 rounds
48 Dredge
6-round auto-burst machine gun. Each burst fires at a rapid fire rate.
Unlocked: Level 34 Magazine Size: 60 rounds
Sniper Rifles
Drakon
Semi-auto sniper rifle. Eliminates enemies with 2 body shots, or 1 shot to the head.
Unlocked: Default Magazine Size: 20 rounds
Locus
Bolt-action sniper rifle. 1-shot kill to the chest and above.
Unlocked: Unlock Token Magazine Size: 10 rounds
P-06
Charge Burst Sniper Rifle. Charge up to fire a deadly 3 round burst.
Unlocked: Level 25 Magazine Size: 15 rounds
SVG-100
Bolt-action heavy sniper rifle. 1-shot kill above the hip.
Unlocked: Level 52 Magazine Size: 6 rounds