EFTRADARColt M4A1 5.56x45 assault rifle
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Assault rifle5.56x45mm NATOGunsmith
M4A1 — assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO. Ergonomics 48, recoil 119 vertical and 342 horizontal, 800 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single, full auto.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | assault rifle |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Ergonomics | 48 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 119 / 342 |
| Rate of fire | 800 RPM |
| Fire modes | single, full auto |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 0.38 kg |
| Mod slots | 6 |
| Flea Market price | 86,910 ₽ |
In-game description
The Colt M4A1 carbine is a fully automatic variant of the basic M4 Carbine and was primarily designed for special operations use. However, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) was soon to adopt the M4A1 for almost all special operations units, followed later by general introduction of the M4A1 into service with the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.
Which ammo to take
Best by penetration out of 12 options in 5.56x45mm NATO caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SSA AP | 38 | 57 | 58 % | 1013 m/s | — |
 M995 | 42 | 53 | 52 % | 1013 m/s | — |
 M855A1 | 49 | 44 | 47 % | 945 m/s | — |
 M856A1 | 52 | 38 | 44 % | 940 m/s | 991 ₽ |
 SOST | 53 | 33 | 39 % | 902 m/s | 591 ₽ |
 M855 | 54 | 31 | 37 % | 922 m/s | 444 ₽ |
Gunsmith: build requirements
The build is handed in to Mechanic in the quest menu. Any set of mods works as long as the final stats meet the requirements.
Gunsmith - Part 7
- Ergonomics ≥ 47
- Total recoil ≤ 300
- Durability ≥ 60%
- Magazine capacity ≥ 60 rds
- Sighting range ≥ 800 m
- Weight ≤ 3.8 kg
- Needs a mod from the category: Silencer
Gunsmith - Part 22
- Ergonomics ≥ 40
- Total recoil ≤ 270
- Durability ≥ 60%
- Magazine capacity ≥ 60 rds
- Weight ≤ 5 kg
- Required mods: KAC QDSS NT4 5.56x45 sound suppressor (FDE), AR-15 Alexander Arms MK10 rifle length handguard, Trijicon REAP-IR thermal scope
Gunsmith - Special Order
- Ergonomics ≥ 70
- Total recoil ≤ 300
- Durability ≥ 60%
- Required mods: EOTech XPS3-0 holographic sight
Quests with this weapon
- The Punisher - Part 5 (Prapor)
- Compensation for Damage - Collection (Fence)
- Import Control (Mechanic)
- What’s Your Evidence? (Peacekeeper)
Weapons on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
- Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
- Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.
Questions and answers
What caliber is M4A1?
Assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO: the game has 12 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for M4A1?
By penetration — SSA AP (penetration 57, damage 38), by damage — Warmage (88). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.
Which Gunsmith parts is it needed for?
«Gunsmith - Part 7» (Ergonomics ≥ 47, Total recoil ≤ 300); «Gunsmith - Part 22» (Ergonomics ≥ 40, Total recoil ≤ 270); «Gunsmith - Special Order» (Ergonomics ≥ 70, Total recoil ≤ 300).
How much does it cost?
About 86,910 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 18,397 ₽.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 48, vertical recoil 119 and horizontal recoil 342, 800 rounds per minute, fire modes: single, full auto. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.
Same caliber
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