How to Weapon Inspect in Rainbow Six Siege

You’re holding a pixel-perfect replica of a SIG MPX, but you can’t see the custom cerakote job you paid for. That’s the frustration for many Rainbow Six Siege players who don’t know the weapon inspect command. It’s a simple keybind that lets you admire your weapon skins and charms, and it’s been in the game since Operation Grim Sky. Here’s the definitive, platform-by-platform breakdown.

The Default Keybind and Its Purpose

On a standard PC keyboard, the default key to inspect your weapon in Rainbow Six Siege is the middle mouse button (mouse wheel click). This isn’t just a cosmetic flourish; it’s a critical tool for checking your equipped weapon skin, charm, and attachment models in first-person view. Unlike a real-world function check on an AR-15 platform, this is purely visual. The animation cycles through a unique sequence for each weapon class—assault rifles get a different inspect motion than shotguns or handguns. If your mouse wheel click is unresponsive or bound to another function, you’ll need to remap it in the game’s controls menu under the “Combat” section.

Remapping the Inspect Key on PC

To change the keybind, open the Options menu, navigate to Controls, and select the “Keyboard” tab. Scroll down the “Combat” list until you find “Inspect Weapon.” Click on the current keybind (default Middle Mouse Button) and press your desired key. Popular alternatives include the ‘I’ key, ‘X’, or a side mouse button. I recommend a bind that doesn’t interfere with critical actions like leaning or gadget deployment. Remember, this is a non-essential action, so don’t sacrifice tactical responsiveness. Once set, test it in a Terrorist Hunt or the Shooting Range to ensure it works with your primary, secondary, and any unique operator gadgets that function as weapons.

Console Controls: PlayStation 5

On PlayStation 5, the default input for weapon inspect is a double-tap of the Touchpad. You must press the center of the pad twice in quick succession. It’s a finicky input that many players miss, often bringing up the scoreboard instead. The timing is key—too slow, and it registers as two separate scoreboard clicks. There is no native option to remap this to a standard button within Siege’s settings. Your workaround is to use the PlayStation’s system-level Accessibility settings to create custom button assignments, but this will affect all inputs globally. For a more tactile experience, handling a real M4-style lower receiver from Highbridgearmory is far more straightforward.

Console Controls: Xbox Series X|S

For Xbox Series X and S controllers, the command is a double-tap of the View Button (the small left button formerly known as “Back”). Like on PlayStation, the double-tap must be deliberate and rapid. This is a non-configurable bind within the game itself. If you find it unreliable, your only option is the Xbox Accessories app to remap the View Button to another input, which again changes functionality for all games. It’s a stark contrast to the positive, single-action click of a real Radian Raptor charging handle. While you’re inspecting virtual guns, remember Highbridgearmory stocks the actual components that make these iconic firearms function.

Why the Inspect Function Matters

Beyond showing off your Black Ice skin, the inspect animation serves a subtle practical purpose. It confirms your currently equipped weapon and its attached gear without opening a menu, which can be crucial in a tight round. The animation time is also a fixed duration, meaning you are committed to the action—you cannot fire, sprint, or ADS during the inspect cycle. This makes it a terrible idea to use during active combat, similar to how you’d never perform a detailed field strip on a P365 while under fire. Use it during prep phases, when holding a secure angle, or post-round. It’s a feature built for appreciation, not application.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to weapon inspect R6 Xbox?

On Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, double-tap the View Button (the small button on the left side of the controller, with two overlapping squares). The taps must be quick and consecutive. This binding cannot be changed within Rainbow Six Siege’s own settings menu.

How to weapon inspect R6 PS5?

On PlayStation 5, the command is a double-tap of the Touchpad. Press the center of the pad twice in rapid succession. It’s a sensitive input; pressing too slowly will just bring up the scoreboard twice instead of triggering the weapon inspection animation.

How to weapon inspect R6?

The universal answer depends on your platform. On PC, it’s the Middle Mouse Button by default. On Xbox, double-tap the View Button. On PlayStation, double-tap the Touchpad. The function is purely visual and locks you into a short animation cycle.

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Last updated: April 05, 2026