M4A1

"This full-auto M16 variant is a solid all-rounder with minimal recoil, so it's easy to put multiple shots on target."
— In-game Description

The M4A1 is an assault rifle available in XDefiant.

Overview

The M4A1 is a fully automatic, fast-firing, and medium to long ranged weapon. It deals medium damage and is accurate. The M4A1's recoil pattern is steady, going above and right of the last shot fired in an equal direction. The M4A1 is unlocked by default.

Attachments

Attachments
Muzzle
Light Suppressor Level 8	Muzzle Booster Level 14	Barrel Extender Level 19	Muzzle Brake Level 23	Compensator Level 27	Suppressor Level 35
Barrel
Recon Barrel Level 3	Stabilizing Barrel Level 9	Chrome-Lined Barrel Level 21	Heavy Barrel Level 25	Stealth Barrel Level 28	Lightweight Barrel Level 36
Rapid Fire Barrel Level 39
Front Rail
Superlight Grip Level 4	Angled Grip Level 10	Vertical Grip Level 15	Tactical Grip Level 20	Small Vertical Grip Level 26	PEQ-15 Laser Level 31
Hand Stop Level 33		Leather-Wrapped Foregrip Level 37		Pistol Grip Level 41
Optics
Reflex Sight Level 2	Holographic Sight Level 6	3.0x Scope Level 12		ACOG Scope (4x) Level 24
Magazine
Quick Mag Level 11	Bonus Mags Level 18	Extended Mag Level 29		Fast Mag Level 40
Rear Grip
Heavy Grip Level 5	Fabric Grip Level 13	Leather-Wrapped Grip Level 17	Grip Tape Level 22	Lightweight Grip Level 30	Quick Draw Grip Level 34
Stock
Padded Stock Level 7	Precision Stock Level 16	Reinforced Stock Level 32	Lightweight Stock Level 38	Removed Stock Level 42

Skins

Weapon Skins
Skin	Description	Unlocked
Base	-	Default
Anarchy	Axe and assault rifle merge in this metal masterpiece that rocks while you roll in full-auto.	Cleaner's Anarchy Bundle 1,000
Cobalt	This bold metallic coating jazzes up the humdrum frame of any firearm.	Season 1 Battle Pass Tier 1
Deep Red	Acrylic swirls give this classic carbine the trippy treatment.	XDefiant Crimson Pack 1
Disruption	Outsplash your muzzle flash with this pattern's dynamic and dazzling geometry.	Closed Beta Rewards Track Tier 1
Ember	Burnt-orange highlights make even your average pea shooters appear hot to the touch.	Awarded for free during Preseason between May 15, 2024 and July 2, 2024.
Eruption	Earth and fire mix in this molten gun-stock pattern.	Preseason Battle Pass Tier 1
Extraction	GS-Kommando's weapon of choice goes the extraterrestrial mile.	GS-Kommando Starter Pack
Graffiti Pop	The classic carbine gets chaotic with this wild paint scheme.	800
Graffiti Pop Blue	The workhorse M4A1 goes street style with paint splatters, graphics, and anodized barrel.	2,500 Kills in the Closed Test
Helicon	Clean lines define this sleek redesign of the trusty carbine.	1,000
Highwaymen Glyph[1]	Scavenged from the wasteland, this lead launcher is an all-seeing problem solver.	1,400
Morganite	Go from gunmetal drab to fab with this gemstone-inspired disruption pattern.	Preseason Twitch Drops Week 1
Motorfest	Blaze down the straightaways with this high-revving revamp.	Gold Season 2 Pack
Paintballer	Dressed for recreational warfare, this assault classic is no less lethal.	Gold League in Ranked Season 1
Paintballer Gloss	Irridescent[sic] globs splatter this no-nonsense all-rounder.	Paintballer Gloss Bundle 800
Space Program	Earth's all-purpose assault rifle gets upgraded for interstellar duty.	Blast Off Stellar Strike Challenge
Violet	The deep-purple power color here might intimidate foes more than your marksmanship.	Preseason Twitch Drops Week 1
Wild Card	An assault rifle classic reissued for a nightmare scenario.	Season 1 Battle Pass Tier 85
Bronze	Unlocked at Weapon Level 100.	Weapon Level 100
Silver	Unlocked at Weapon Level 150.	Weapon Level 150
Gold	Unlocked at Weapon Level 200.	Weapon Level 200
Titanium Violet	Unlocked at Weapon Level 300.	Weapon Level 300
Titanium Azure	Unlocked at Weapon Level 350.	Weapon Level 350
Titanium Prisma	Unlocked at Weapon Level 400.	Weapon Level 400
Pyroclastic	Unlocked at Weapon Level 500	Weapon Level 500 AND Weapon Level 400 with: 2 Assault Rifles 4 Submachine Guns 3 Shotguns 3 Light Machine Guns 2 Marksman Rifles 2 Sniper Rifles 5 Secondary Weapons

Gallery

Reloading

ADS

Patch Notes

Trivia

• The HUD icon for the M4A1 has the Extended Mag equipped, and is lacking the iron sights.
• "CB A19462K", "PROPERTY OF U.S. GOVT. M4A1 146A1958" and "MADE IN STILLWATER, OK U.S.A." are engraved on the left side of the receiver. "5.56 NATO" is engraved on both sides of the barrel, and "FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT/MILITARY USE" is marked in white text on the top of the handguard.
• "GET SOME" and "ALL Marine" are scratched into the paint of the receiver. Additionally, "LZ 46" is written in teal paint.
• A black piece of electrical tape with "Delta-7" written on it covers up an engraving with the word "RESTRICTED" on the right side of the receiver.
• "90" in white paint is marked on the inside of the stock.

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