[Cassius]

Tex; the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions are the same but I prefer the 360 since I don't have a PS3. It's sad that there is no PC version but it doesn't mean there never will be.

Saint_blackhand; I can't give you a list of the coolest / rarest weapons in the game since well it's classified. I can tell you though that there are over 30 weapons in the game; assault rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles, smg, pistols, revolvers, rocket launchers, shotguns and grenade launchers. The majority of them can be customized and the customization will influence the statistics of the weapons.

Finally, to get a loadout similar to Salem I would go for those, based on the publically released screenshots:
Khaki Eagle Rhodesian Vest mixed with a plate carrier with cummerbund
magpul on m4 magazines
3 color desert camo tshirt
arid cadpat pants
tattoos
flaming shoulder pads
flaming ballistic mask
sniper rifle on your back
pistol in tactical holster
pistol mags drop leg thingy
od butt pack
assault rifle on 3point sling
badass attitude.