Weapon Stats and Feature for M4A1 Assault Rifle in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (CoD: MW). Read here to find information about the stats, traits, tips and attachments for M4A1.
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M4A1 Assault Rifle Basic Information

Weapon Type | Assault Rifle |
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Weapon Feature | Fully automatic, all purpose battle rifle. Control your shots, and this weapon can be very effective at range. |
Unlock Level | 1 |
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M4A1 Traits
Weapon Traits
Accurate & Easy To Control
The M4A1 is able to connect shots consistently even when in full-auto. This is thanks to the high accuracy and control. It's effective even at longer ranges, giving this weapon an edge in larger maps.
Good Fire Rate
M4A1 has a decent fire rate that can keep up with most other weapons. It also has the accuracy to connect these shots with the target.
M4A1 - Compatible Attachment
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Muzzle
Attachment | Effect & Unlock Requirements |
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Flash Guard | 【Effects】 Suppress the flash of your weapon to help keep your target visible, and your position concealed. Slightly lowers muzzle velocity. 【Unlock Requirements】 |
Breacher Device | 【Effects】 Muzzle attachment that enables 1 hit melee kills. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 10 |
Tactical Suppressor | 【Effects】 Titanium can with stainless steel baffles. Silences weapon with very little additional weight. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 12 |
Muzzle Brake | 【Effects】 Redirects gasses outward to stabilize the weapon for better control of sustained fire. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 18 |
Lightweight Suppressor | 【Effects】 Lightweight aluminum suppressor sacrifices range for stealth and agility. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 37 |
Compensator | 【Effects】 Expels gases upward to aggressively fight muzzle climb. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 43 |
Monolithic Suppressor | 【Effects】 Monolithic Suppressor provides superior sound suppression and increased range. Moderate weight increase affects agility. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 58 |
Barrel
Attachment | Effect & Unlock Requirements |
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FFS 11.5 Commando | 【Effects】 Short, compact barrel sacrifices accuracy and range for speed and agility. Good for clearing out tight space. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 9 |
Stock M16 Grenadier | 【Effects】 Heavy duty 20.0 inch barrel greatly increases muzzle velocity and extends range. M203 handguard adds substantial weight for smoother handling. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 36 |
FFS 14.5 Tac Lite | 【Effects】 Lightweight shroud and large bore barrel reduce weight for improved handling at the cost of muzzle velocity. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 52 |
Corvus Custom Marksman | 【Effects】 Custom 19 inch M16A4 style barrel increases muzzle velocity and extends range. Additional weight stabilizes shots, but hinders mobility. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 59 |
FFS 12.4 Predator | 【Effects】 Integral suppressor with lightweight aluminum buffles keep the weapon silent and agile, but reduce the muzzle velocity. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 70 |
Laser
Attachment | Effect & Unlock Requirements |
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1mW Laser | 【Effects】 Low power 1mW red laser improves hipfire accuracy while remaining undetected. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 30 |
5mW Laser | 【Effects】 Ultra bright 5mW green laser greatly improves hipfire accuracy and speeds up target acquisition after sprinting. Exposes position when active. Only for the aggressive. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 41 |
Tac Laser | 【Effects】 High power 5mW Tactical Green laser greatly improves accuracy while aiming down sights. Exposes position when active. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 54 |
Optic
Attachment | Effect & Unlock Requirements |
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Cronen LP945 Mini Reflex | 【Effects】 Circular reflex frame from Cronen keeps the focus on target. 【Unlock Requirements】 |
Corp Combat Holo Sight | 【Effects】 Advanced holographic sight of American origin. 【Unlock Requirements】 |
Operator Reflex Sight | 【Effects】 Reflex sight of American origin. Provides higher precision. 【Unlock Requirements】 |
Scout Combat Optic | 【Effects】 Precision optic with 3.25x magnification for long range target acquisition. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 11 |
4.0x Flip Hybrid | 【Effects】 Long range 4.0x optic manually flips to closer range holographic sight. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 15 |
Aim-Op Reflex Sight | 【Effects】 Reflex sight of western origin. Provides higher precision. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 19 |
APX5 Holographic Sight | 【Effects】 Advanced holographic sight of Russian origin. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 23 |
Integral Hybrid | 【Effects】 3.25x Scout with integral 1x reflex for quickly transitioning between sights. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 27 |
Solozero NVG Enhanced | 【Effects】 Advanced 3.25x Gen 3 night vision with thermal overlay for enhanced situational awareness. Not compatible with NVG goggles. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 29 |
VLK 3.0x Optic | 【Effects】 Russian combat optic with 3.0x magnification provides reliable target acquisition. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 33 |
Sniper Scope | 【Effects】 High power 8x scope for long distance encounters. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 38 |
Viper Reflex Sight | 【Effects】 Reflex sight of Russian origin. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 44 |
G.I. Mini Reflex | 【Effects】 G.I. Miniature reflex optic features a wide, thin frame for an unobstructed sight picture. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 47 |
PBX Holo 7 Sight | 【Effects】 Advanced holographic sight of American origin. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 49 |
Cronen C480 Pro Optic | 【Effects】 Advanced optic with 3.5x magnification provides excellent target acquisition. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 51 |
Monocle Reflex Sight | 【Effects】 Russian reflex sight with a low-intrusion frame for improved target tracking. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 55 |
Variable Zoom Scope | 【Effects】 Advanced scope zooms between 3.0x and 5.6x for fighting at extended ranges. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 62 |
Canted Hybrid | 【Effects】 3.25x Scout with a side-mounting reflex sight lets you change engagement distances with a flick of the wrist. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 65 |
Merc Thermal Optic | 【Effects】 3.25x scope with thermal imaging highlights targets and provides visibility in all lighting conditions. Not compatible with NVG goggles. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 66 |
Thermal Hybrid | 【Effects】 3.25x Thermal scope with a side-mounting reflex sight toggles thermal imaging with a flick of the wrist. Can not use while NVG is active. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 68 |
Stock
Attachment | Effect & Unlock Requirements |
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M-16 Stock | 【Effects】 Heavy duty fixed stock provides reliable stability while aiming. 【Unlock Requirements】 |
Singuard Arms Invader | 【Effects】 Aluminum core synthetic stock designed for agility while aiming down sights. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 28 |
No Stock | 【Effects】 The ultimate run and gun modification when agility is more important than precision. Removing the stock greatly increases movement. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 53 |
Forge TAC CQS | 【Effects】 Tactical stock streamlined for close quarters combat. Gets you on target faster. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 64 |
Underbarrel
Attachment | Effect & Unlock Requirements |
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Commando Foregrip | 【Effects】 Heavy weight angled grip keeps the weapon steady while aiming, and helps maintain control during heavy fire. 【Unlock Requirements】 |
M203 40mm High-explosive | 【Effects】 Underbarrel mounted grenade launcher loaded with highly explosive rounds. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 8 |
M203 40mm Incendiary | 【Effects】 Underbarrel mounted grenade launcher loaded with lethal incendiary rounds. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 14 |
12 Gauge Deputy | 【Effects】 Single fire underbarrel shotgun provides reliable backup for close quarters encounters. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 17 |
Merc Foregrip | 【Effects】 Extended foregrip reduces vertical recoil and provides stability from the hip for fast paced guerrila tactics. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 20 |
M203 40mm Smokescreen | 【Effects】 Underbarrel mounted grenade launcher loaded with non-lethal Smoke rounds desgined to conceal your movement. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 25 |
Tactical Foregrip | 【Effects】 Streamlined foregrip provides superior control acquiring targets. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 31 |
M203 40mm Recon | 【Effects】 Underbarrel mounted grenade launcher loaded with Snapsho rounds. This recon device provides a momentary glimpse of enemies within the blast radius. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 34 |
Bipod | 【Effects】 Stability legs to improve control while using the weapon from the ground. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 46 |
M203 40mm Flash | 【Effects】 Underbarrel mounted grenade launcher loaded with non-lethal Flash rounds designed to temporarily blind your enemy. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 56 |
Ranger Foregrip | 【Effects】 Standard foregrip improves vertical recoil and stabilizes weapon while aiming for improved long range combat. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 61 |
M203 40mm Concussive | 【Effects】 Underbarrel mounted grenade launcher loaded with non-lethal Concussive rounds designed to stun your enemy. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 67 |
Operator Foregrip | 【Effects】 No frills foregrip helps control vertical recoil for faster follow-up shots. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 69 |
Ammunition
Attachment | Effect & Unlock Requirements |
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50 Round Mags | 【Effects】 Extended Magazines hold 50 rounds of 5.56 NATO ammunition with a slight weight increase. 【Unlock Requirements】 |
60 Round Mags | 【Effects】 High Capacity magazines hold 60 rounds of 5.56 NATO ammunition with a moderate weight increase. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 39 |
9mm Para 32-Round Mags | 【Effects】 Conversion kit to use 9mm parabellum ammunition. Cycles at a much higher rate with less recoil. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 48 |
.458 SOCOM 10-Round Mags | 【Effects】 Conversion kit to use high caliber .458 SOCOM ammunition for increased stopping power. Slower cyclic rate helps control recoil. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 63 |
Rear Grip
Attachment | Effect & Unlock Requirements |
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Granulated Grip Tape (Rear Grip) | 【Effects】 Smooth and granulated tape for a relaxed and controlled grip. Keeps you steady and on target. 【Unlock Requirements】 |
Rubberized Grip Tape (Rear Grip) | 【Effects】 Rubberized grip keeps gun tight in hand. Less steady, but helps control recoil. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 40 |
Stippled Grip Tape (Rear Grip) | 【Effects】 Stippled pistol grip tape maintains control performing high speed maneuvers. Less stable but very agile. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 60 |
Perk
Attachment | Effect & Unlock Requirements |
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FMJ | 【Effects】 Increases bullet penetration and damage against equipment and killstreaks. 【Unlock Requirements】 |
Sleight of Hand | 【Effects】 Training in reloading faster when under pressure. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 13 |
Frangible - Wounding | 【Effects】 Bullets cause target healing to be briefly delayed. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 21 |
Heavy Hitter | 【Effects】 Melee produces greater stun on targets. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 26 |
Fully Loaded | 【Effects】 Start with Maximum Reserve Ammo. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 32 |
Burst | 【Effects】 Changes the fire mode to 3-round burst 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 35 |
Recon | 【Effects】 See enemy nameplates at greater distances. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 42 |
Mo' Money | 【Effects】 Earn additional XP for kills. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 45 |
Fast Melee | 【Effects】 Training in executing melee maneuvers with great speed. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 50 |
Frangible - Disabling | 【Effects】 Bullets slow enemy movement and briefly disable tactical sprint when shooting legs. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 57 |
Presence of Mind | 【Effects】 Extended hold breath. 【Unlock Requirements】 Level 71 |