M4A1

This page has M4A1 Weapon Information for the Assault Rifle in Modern Warfare.

The M4A1 is available at rank level 6 and it has a weapon max level of 71.  It has a standard 30 round magazine size and is a fully automatic weapon, which is also capable of burst fire with the Burst Perk.  It is without a doubt the most versatile weapon with the most options for configuration and modification with 70 attachments available. If you’re overwhelmed, we understand, watch our weapon guide below where we go in depth on many of the attachments and offer up some very useful M4A1 best class setups you can use.

Infographics

Included in the Infographic are the general details, camo unlock requirements, base stats, some loadouts, and a listing of the Attachment Unlock Levels.  

M4A1 Weapon Information, Statistics and Attachment Unlock Levels for Modern Warfare

For some additional statistics, specialized attachments and how the other ammo conversions affect the M4’s performance, see the following infographic.

M4A1 Weapon Information, Statistics and attachment details

M4A1 Weapon Information Guide

Below is an extensive weapon guide for the M4A1. In the video we will review the infographics, discuss loadouts, statistics, attachments, as well as do in depth recoil studies for many of the attachments. It also reviews over 10 loadouts as far as recoil and effectiveness.

Camoflauge Requirements

These are the requirements if you’re looking to max each camo pattern.  Complete all of the following to unlock the Gold Camo for the M4A1. 

  1. Spray Paint – 800 Kills
  2. Woodland – 125 Headshot Kills
  3. Digital – 160 Crouching Kills
  4. Dragon – 75 Hipfire Kills
  5. Splinter – 100 Longshot Kills
  6. Topo – 100 Mounted Kills
  7. Tiger – 180 Kills w/ 5 Attachments
  8. Stripes – 50 Kills Shortly after Reload
  9. Reptile – 110 Kills with 0 Attachments
  10. Skulls – 35 Kill 3 Enemies w/o Dying

Keep in mind you can only complete the objective after unlocking the pattern.

Recommended Loadouts

Run and Gun Setup (60)

This loadout is useful if you’re looking to aggressively take the fight to your enemy. The loadout maximizes mobility and ADS speed for the close quarters engagements.

  • Barrel: FFS 11.5″ Commando (9)
  • Laser: 1mW Laser (30)
  • Optic: any Reflex sight
  • Stock: No Stock (53)
  • Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape (60)

Tactical Setup (61)

This loadout is useful if you’re looking to hang back a bit from your enemies and engage at mid range. This build focuses more on accuracy and control.

  • Barrel: Stock M16 Grenadier (36)
  • Optic: Integral Hybrid (27)
  • Stock: M16 Stock (16)
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip (61)
  • Rear Grip: Granulated Grip Tape (22)

Attachment Unlock Levels

Muzzle – Unlock LevelAttachmentAttachment TypeUnlock Level
Flash Guard 2Flash Guard Muzzle2
Breacher Device 10Cronen LP945 Mini Reflex Optic3
Tactical Suppressor 12Commando ForegripUnderbarrel4
Muzzle Brake 18Corp Combat Holo SightOptic5
Lightweight Suppressor 37FMJPerk6
Compensator 43Operator Reflex SightOptic7
Monolithic Suppressor 58M203 40mm High-ExplosiveUnderbarrel8
Barrel – Unlock LevelFFS 11.5 Commando Barrel9
FFS 11.5 Commando 9Breacher Device Muzzle10
Stock M16 Grenadier 36Scout Combat OpticOptic11
FFS 14.5 Tac Lite 52Tactical Suppressor Muzzle12
Corvus Custom Marksman 59Sleight of HandPerk13
FFS 12.4 Predator 70M203 40mm IncendiaryUnderbarrel14
Laser – Unlock Level4.0x Flip HybridOptic15
1mW Laser 30M16 StockStock16
5mW Laser 4112 Gauge DeputyUnderbarrel17
Tac Laser 54Muzzle Brake Muzzle18
Rear Grip-Unlock LevelAim-Op Reflex SightOptic19
Granulated Grip Tape22Merc ForegripUnderbarrel20
Rubberized Grip Tape40Frangible – WoundingPerk21
Stippled Grip Tape60Granulated Grip TapeRear Grip22
Optics – Unlock LevelAPX5 Holographic SightOptic23
Cronen LP945 Mini Reflex 350 Round MagsAmmunition24
Corp Combat Holo Sight5M203 40mm SmokescreenUnderbarrel25
Operator Reflex Sight7Heavy HitterPerk26
Scout Combat Optic11Integral HybridOptic27
4.0x Flip Hybrid15Singuard Arms InvaderStock28
Aim-Op Reflex Sight19Solozero NVG EnhancedOptic29
APX5 Holographic Sight231mW Laser Laser30
Integral Hybrid27Tactical ForegripUnderbarrel31
Solozero NVG Enhanced29Fully LoadedPerk32
VLK 3.0x Optic33VLK 3.0x OpticOptic33
Sniper Scope38M204 40mm ReconUnderbarrel34
Viper Reflex Sight44BurstPerk35
G.I. Mini Reflex47Stock M16 Grenadier Barrel36
PBX Holo 7 Sight49Lightweight Suppressor Muzzle37
Cronen C480 Pro Optic51Sniper ScopeOptic38
Monocle Reflex Sight5560 Round MagsAmmunition39
Variable Zoom Scope62Rubberized Grip TapeRear Grip40
Canted Hybrid655mW Laser Laser41
Merc Thermal Optic66ReconPerk42
Thermal Hybrid 68Compensator Muzzle43
Ammunition –Unlock LevelViper Reflex SightOptic44
50 Round Mags24Mo’ MoneyPerk45
60 Round Mags39BipodUnderbarrel46
9mm Para 32-Round Mags48G.I. Mini ReflexOptic47
.458 SOCOM 10-Round Mags639mm Para 32-Round MagsAmmunition48
Underbarrel – Unlock LevelPBX Holo 7 SightOptic49
Commando Foregrip4Fast MeleePerk50
M203 40mm High-Explosive8Cronen C480 Pro OpticOptic51
M203 40mm Incendiary14FFS 14.5 Tac Lite Barrel52
12 Gauge Deputy17No StockStock53
Merc Foregrip20Tac Laser Laser54
M203 40mm Smokescreen25Monocle Reflex SightOptic55
Tactical Foregrip31M203 40mm FlashUnderbarrel56
M204 40mm Recon34Frangible DisablingPerk57
Bipod46Monolithic Suppressor Muzzle58
M203 40mm Flash56Corvus Custom Marksman Barrel59
Ranger Foregrip61Stippled Grip TapeRear Grip60
M203 40mm Concussive67Ranger ForegripUnderbarrel61
Operator Foregrip69Variable Zoom ScopeOptic62
Perks – Unlock Level.458 SOCOM 10-Round MagsAmmunition63
FMJ6Forge TAC CQSStock64
Sleight of Hand13Canted HybridOptic65
Frangible – Wounding21Merc Thermal OpticOptic66
Heavy Hitter26M203 40mm ConcussiveUnderbarrel67
Fully Loaded32Thermal Hybrid Optic68
Burst35Operator ForegripUnderbarrel69
Recon42FFS 12.4 Predator Barrel70
Mo’ Money45Presence of MindPerk71
Fast Melee50 
Frangible Disabling57 
Presence of Mind71 
Stock – Unlock Level 
M16 Stock16 
Singuard Arms Invader28 
No Stock53 
Forge TAC CQS64 

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