M4A1-S OR M4A4

[furyzao]

guys i know m4a1-s is in the META atm, but m4a4 just feels so smooth

what you prefer? and why is m4a1-s on meta?

[TTV | QuintessenceHD]

I've always used the m4a1-s, the silencer is just too good not to. Use whatever you are comfortable with, either work great.

[VØX]

1-s easy

[Ak1hik0]

m4a1-s top

[RuntyFlame]

M4A1-S has much easier recoil to control for not much damage trade-off

[Sskircito]

Both the M4A4 and M4A1-S have their ups and downs, but what you need to find out is whether the ups of either weapon outshines its downs. Here are the key factors you need to consider while deciding whether you should go for the M4A4 or M4A1-S as a CT in CS:GO:

Bullets
The M4A4 can hold as much as 30 bullets in its magazine, which is quite more than that of the M4A1-S, which only has a capacity of 25 rounds per magazine. This makes the M4A4 a better choice for players who like to wall-bang common spots or spray down a smoke hoping for a lucky pickoff. However, the lack of a silencer can easily give out your precise position when you decide to spray through a smoke, so keep that in mind.

If you have good trigger discipline and decent aim, the decreased bullet count of the M4A1-S shouldn’t be bothering you as much.

Spray Control
Being able to control your sprays properly is one of the most important skills to pick up while playing CS:GO, and here’s where the M4A1-S outshines its non-silenced counterpart to an extent. The spray of M4A1-S is much easier to control and can land you some easy kills at any distance once you master it. The spray pattern of the M4A4 is rather complex and while it’s still better than the AK-47, the M4A1-S might still be your go-to option if you aren’t well-versed with the M4A4 spray pattern.

Price
A gun’s price greatly dictates whether you’ll pick it up or not when your team is tight on the economy. Pricier weapons like the AWP tend to deal more damage and can easily secure rounds when played properly, but are often not affordable on the majority of rounds, while the cheaper weapons like Nova or the MP9 are almost always affordable, but extremely situational.

The price tag on the M4A1-S is $200 shy of that of the M4A4, which is priced at $3,100. This might not be a huge difference, but in a tactical shooter like CS:GO where economy management is extremely important, this $200 can stack up through the rounds, and can make the M4A1-S a desirable choice over the M4A4.

Fire Rate
The weapon firing rate is the primary selling point of the M4A4. The M4A4 can fire bullets at a whopping 666 rounds per minute, while the M4A1-S lags behind at only 600 rounds per minute. This gives the M4A4 users a significant edge over the M4A1-S players, and if the bullets land accurately, an M4A4 player will be able to execute a headshot + bodyshot combo faster than someone wielding an M4A1-S.

Damage
Both the M4A4 and M4A1-S deal similar damage at all distances, but there’s still a difference to take into consideration when trying to decide which gun to use. Currently, both the M4A4 and M4A1-S do 92 damage on a headshot on an armored opponent at medium distance, but if you hit other parts of the enemy’s body, the numbers are slightly different.

The A4 does 23, 28, and 24 points of damage upon landing shots on the chest, stomach, and legs respectively while the A1-S does 26, 33 and 28 damage in those areas. The increased damage of the M4A1-S might seem good in theory but is still not enough for it to compensate for its lack of fire rate when taking a mid-range duel against the M4A4.

Other Factors
Other factors that generally determine what weapon you’re gonna use like armor penetration, running/walking speed, and accurate range are the same for both the M4A4 and the M4A1-S.

Conclusion: Which Weapon to Use?
In the current meta, the M4A1-S seems to be the more popular choice in the professional scene due to the series of buffs it recently received and its reduced price. However, if you’re planning to solo-queue on competitive, the M4A4 might be a much better option for you due to the increased fire rate and magazine capacity.

Then again, if you like to play the roles of IGL or support, you might want to save the $200 by buying the M4A1-S and use the extra money to buy a flashbang or other utilities to help out your team.

The positions that you like to play as a Counter-Terrorist also heavily impact which gun should you choose. For instance, if you like to hold close or medium angles, the M4A4 can easily give you the upper hand. If you like to take long-range fights, the reduced recoil combined with the simpler spray pattern of the M4A1-S can land you some easy kills.

That being said, remember that the meta in CS:GO is constantly shifting based on the updates that Valve implements to the title. So don’t be surprised if the developers ship out a patch buffing or nerfing either of the two weapons in the near future.

[ｓｅｎｏｒｉｔａ]

good

[FRESTERUS]

M4A1-S

[adr]

M4A1-S

[Besso]

M4A1-S

[Majeewski]

M4A1-S Better

[VANBrady]

M4A1-S is better in nearly every way. Can shoot through smokes and around angles without being traced, higher body damage, easier spray control, cheaper.

I think it'll get nerfed soon, and I have been stocking up on M4A4 Skins.

[fatalaiim]

VANBrady eredeti hozzászólása:

M4A1-S is better in nearly every way. Can shoot through smokes and around angles without being traced, higher body damage, easier spray control, cheaper.

I think it'll get nerfed soon, and I have been stocking up on M4A4 Skins.

valid

[fanta]

M4A1-S