Should You Use M4A4 or M4A1-S in 2023?

after the m4a1-s nerf, should you equip the m4a4 or the m4a1s in 2023? It Depends! This video will give you ALL the information you need on the differences between them, including analysis of pro csgo picks.

[@JerryTheToast]

The wise decision is, of course, to use the one you got the better skin for.

[@snipe-vx7759]

thats why i use the A4

[@Kri-Built]

+rep

[@matthewgamble95]

This man knows

[@eduardoalbornoz2718]

thats why i use M4A4, no fcking way im using the silenced one

[@bkviper5078]

sadly true

[@Philbobama]

I use the A1-S and i take off the suppressor. I know it’s worse, but it makes everyone who dies to it mad. I am convinced that the psychological damage to my enemies makes it worth

[@stanuk3010]

Mind blowing strat

[@jacobc5747]

you might be equally effective both in killing ability and psychological horror using the famas in burst mode

[@Philbobama]

@@jacobc5747 woah.... im doing this now

[@TeeJayPlays]

toxic damage +420

[@AnimateMJ]

+rep

[@ManinTidyWhities]

The M4A1 S has an absurdly thin charging handle without the latch. Because of that, you have a mobility advantage over the M4A4. However, the M4A1 S' selector switch is stuck on safe. Therefore, it wouldn't fire. Whereas the M4A4 is on Auto, and will fire. Seems like a tie to me. EDIT 9/27/23: Thanks to the full release of CS2, Valve actually fixed the M4A1 S model by having the fire selector in the auto position, and gave it a proper charging handle. Therefore, rendering this entire comment null and void

[@TrueNinjafrog]

The true answer

[@SirKartoshka]

M4A1-S without suppressor looks cooler. M4A1 wins

[@minephlip]

@@SirKartoshka also the sound, shooting the unsurpressed m4a1-s and Usp sounds so sick. like a turret or something

[@christopherstein2024]

@@minephlip It's fun because it is forbidden...

[@boombuleh2149]

the S is for Silencer :D

[@jorgelenny47]

Next level: Take off suppressor, throw decoy and the enemies will be confused because they've never heard that gun sound. Bonus if you get a kill and show up on the feed

[@turkeyman631]

I havent been around the community for all 13 years, but I feel like I can still say this is the best balancing of these 2 weapons in its history.

[@marcsino5489]

I am playing since launch and find both weapons in a good spot atm. both have their own qualities an non is OP.

[@tomatyto1274]

it just took valve 13 years to do so

[@davidthompson5710]

I still really miss those 5 bullets though.

[@gunoorpog7139]

@@davidthompson5710 then use the a4 !!😊

[@liborkozak8938]

But shouldn't the more precise a1s have more damage long-range so the weapons have bigger differences and the choice matters more?

[@SuperMongooser]

I find myself being much more confident and getting more kills with the m4a1 than the m4a4.

[@TheWarOwl]

could that be because you like the sound effect?

[@serhiy-serhiiv]

@@TheWarOwl noticed this as well, USP just seems more accurate to me even though there's barely any stat differences to the P2000 because of the sound.

[@n8bayonet]

​@@TheWarOwl nah I feel the same way but it's not because of the sound effect it's because of the cost. If I push and die I can still buy it at the next round whereas with the a4 i find myself falling short of the purchase price by couple 100 dollars.

[@hrznn]

For me the slower fire rate helps. It just feels precise. But ig that's because I got used to slow fire rate high power weapons in other fps games. If I want high fire rate I might as well take the skill90 (I play better with it than the m4a4).

[@JJ-ji5ey]

@@serhiy-serhiiv thats weird, considering i cant hit a wall with p2000 and usp is super good lol

[@CR0WYT]

I've always prefered the M4A4 due to having more ammo and a spray pattern similar to the AK-47, which helps with consistency, but I was forced to use the M4A1-S due to it clearly being the better option in all categories. Now I can move back without worrying about being at a severe disadvantage.

[@puskamuha9000]

same

[@Astelch]

As a person who likes to showcase how many hours I’ve put in the game I love full spraying or spray transfer so I could show the light for any valorant gamers that the gunplay in csgo is superior. I dnt got nutty aim like valorant players but best believe I can stop a push pretty well.

[@kmanz60]

Switched to a4 after the a1-s nerf… and I’m back to a1-s. It’s the difference in price that’s most noticeable. Also the aug fills the same shoes and comes with a scope. A bit more but the ct rifle options are better with the a1-s selected

[@Aqua_Sasaki]

The A1-S has the funny suppressor, no matter the nerf I use it regardless.

[@n8bayonet]

Funny how?

[@Yugarash1]

Agree

[@ankzmoviez]

@@n8bayonet You can BM your opponents by screwing on your loudencer. That's kind of funny

[@PekaCheeki]

and then remove it anyway

[@FrankB1110]

Chad energy.

[@wybo]

I think as a bombsite anchor it's more advantageous to use the M4A4 to counter rushes or fast pushes

[@H4FF]

Depends on the site, still. On A mirage as the CT anchor I wouldn't use an A4, seeing as the range you're fighting at is long and you will often be shooting through or over smokes.

[@pagatryx5451]

Pretty much... The price difference isn't the deal maker, it's the TEN less bullets in a mag. How often on CT do you get nice and handy 1v1 fights? Better teams execute fast and hard. You need the extra bullets so you aren't forced to reload in such scenarios, and having those extra bullets makes you less conservative with your pre-fire's and transfers. The price difference is huge to the point I'd pick the A1 every time on T side. But on CT, the playstyle doesn't benefit the M4A1s unless you have a five man and they're fine with you always playing like an idiot.

[@lemontaingaming4095]

​@@H4FF yeah but at long range the a1 will have decreased damage,it wont be a head and chest ,so it is preety bad

[@H4FF]

@Pagatryx I don't think that's even true. If you're playing on CT and you are taking fights that involve multiple people multiple times as the execute happens, you're playing it wrong. You play for the retake if you play ct, so you definitely shouldn't ever be in thats situation. Edit: my bad, because I responded to this comment myself KZbin notified me as if you responded to me directly, and I don't think you did. I agree in principle, I was simply advocating for the a1s in specific positions :)

[@H4FF]

@@lemontaingaming4095 I really have no problems hitting double headshots or a 3rd bullet. Again, it is also about being able to spam - or to hit 5 bullets consistently on a body if you miss the head. It's just easier to use at range.

[@mykingjr]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO! THEY'RE SO WELL BALANCED I LOVE IT!!!

[@Squishycoolsword12]

your still getting better with every video and i still really enjoy your content i watch it even tho i dont play cs anymore your low key inspiring i miss who i was when i found you and i miss playing cs

[@TheWarOwl]

After watching this video, which are YOU going to equip?

[@ossi8219]

your momma

[@mistermyrslok512]

m4a4

[@awppenheimer]

Always used the M4A4 because extra ammo

[@screenstalker2657]

M4A1 ofc

[@gankjank]

m4a1-s because better for eco. unless they lower the price of the m4a4, i will probably not switch anytime soon.

[@nuuskapeke2104]

5:31 I was not ready for that and i don't think i'll ever be the same ever again

[@corndoge3992]

still remember the old sg553 and always using it despite it being the cod gun because the spray pattern was easier and it was so accurate

[@pikachu8508]

That's why I'm happy with the nerf of AUG and Krieg, because I only used AK, M4, AWP and Deagle since CS 1.6

[@rarinth]

​@@pikachu8508yea you're happy cuz noobs are finding out better guns actually are the solution and you don't wanna adapt

[@milan99cz]

A1-S just because of the spray pattern and the silencer, sometimes the enemies can be so confused as to where you are shooting from

[@crusaderonmeth454]

I have been using the SG since I started playing the game, it was ultra-accurate, it had good firing speed, good recoil, had a scope for long range engagements... Now it's less accurate and fires slower than any rifle in the game. I don't want it to be overpowered, I just want them to make it an alternative to an AK again.

[@LedZedd]

Don't hold your breath. Valve balance updated the Left 4 Dead 2 version of the SIG 556 before the CSGO one, literally lol

[@ikbendusan]

VALVE PLEASE

[@1ns1ght_l1]

If SG fire rate will be 575-590, we will have good AK alternative

[@poppysilver]

galil

[@Insomnia_Onur]

@@LedZedd srsly?

[@youtubeus3rname]

WO, I just wanted to point out how much your contents has changed for the better over the last year or so. I absolutely love the new style videos. 👍

[@MASON92J]

I’ve always been an A1S user until recently. I play so much better with the A4 and it has a similar pattern to the AK so I feel much more consistent now. I think having more ammo increases confidence too even though most of the time that extra ammo isn’t needed. I’m really surprised I like the a4 better now

[@Likexner]

The a4 actually has the same pattern as the a1, the only thing thats different is the fire rate and the recovery time between shots, which is what makes the spray less accurate overall.

[@leitinhofresquinho8869]

The return of the SPREAD made my day 😊

[@MrRobotrax]

As someone who plays with friends in low gold/high silver, the a4 is definitely the way to go. It's too often that the entire T side pushes the site while the rest of my team is off on the opposite side of the map, and the a1s just doesn't have the bullets needed to spray the whole team down.

[@iridiumman3087]

Bro which silver knows how to spray? You are bullying us at that point 😂

[@theTranscendentOnes]

lol as if m4a4 having enough bullets to spray down means u're actually gonna know how to do that. like the bullets advantage is relevant in 10% of situations

[@tappajaav]

P90 is incredibly good weapon in low ranks. Highly recommend.

[@treeskers]

@@theTranscendentOnes thats a pretty large amount of situations lol

[@theTranscendentOnes]

@@treeskers Not enough to justify using an m4a4 just so you could "have enough ammo to spray the entire team"

[@sabre_km4187]

Great vid, love the SPREAD

[@ohlookameme9917]

I swapped to the A1-s back when everyone did it but was excited to see the A4 return to being used more. Sadly I haven't played the game much and still use the A1-s since I haven't got the A4 spray practiced yet.

[@Exodus1337]

I am still waiting for the day that we can change loadout mid game..

[@tappajaav]

That was called disconnecting and rejoining in the past.

[@Exodus1337]

@@tappajaav that only swapped skins for half time

[@cheechy9423]

No, it shouldnt that's an awful idea this isn't call of duty

[@kreizeeboi]

@@cheechy9423 it's not that big of a deal.

[@vanith2541]

Used a1s for most of my playtime, but been using a4 more lately as I often find myself appreciating the extra bullets. I got several 3-4k on a single mag while solo holding a site where I'd run out of shots after the second kill using a1s.

[@APerson-tk8cw]

I do like a1s a lot more, since its more accurate for an average player like me, and suppressor is useful for getting long range kills, without revealing position.., (I am not a prime player, so casual mode/comp mode with bots, just to understand economy), but i just equipped a4 for most of the time, just so that, i won't find it hard to use. We probably don't need to learn spray pattern for a1s, unlike the a4.

[@srensen3081]

i love spamming smokes so a1 it is

[@lartonki]

I switch between them depending on my mood, map etc. I hope we would have option to choose between them on every round.

[@alexlion3334]

Clever video !! 💯

[@tuzzer2505]

most important: for what weapon do you have the better skin?

[@user-tb8zt7wg4p]

I've been switching them since I can remember. First I started with the m4a4 cuz I didn't know anything, then I used the m4a1-s because it was easier to shoot and I was a noob. Then I learned to play the m4a4 and it felt better to me for some reason and I really liked the bigger mag size. Then I switched to m4a1-s because it was objectively better and then it got nerfed so I switched to m4a4 again. Now I'm back to m4a1's because I can buy it more often since it has a lower price and even if I had money for the m4a4 an extra flashbang would be nicer than a few bullets in the mag that you may not even use.

[@Chaserbl]

Last time I was on your channel was in 2020 start or 'rona. Good to know you're doing csgo vids still

[@Alteraktywnie]

I could see your movies between map breaks on official HLTV streams - that would be great ;) Great content as always ;)

[@MartussMartuss]

I believe that by nerfing the A1S Valve have accidentally made the AUG overpowered once again. It's now in my opinion the optimal strategy to use the A1S when you're playing close range angles and/or are short on cash, and the AUG when you're ahead or you're playing a long range position such as A long on overpass. The AUG still puts both the M4s to shame with its superior stats. It's the only CT rifle that can onetap helmeted oponents

[@1cubsfan100]

Exactly, you get it. Those that prefer the m4a4 should just use the aug.

[@erkanbulut2398]

Aug can not one tap enemies with helmet

[@FishieUwU]

@@erkanbulut2398 28 base damage with a 4x headshot multiplier.... you do the math lil bro

[@NocturneOP55N1]

@@erkanbulut2398 It can, the A1S can as well. Depends on the range, for the A1S has to be pointblank

[@versusVSversus.]

@@NocturneOP55N1 I don't think it can

[@10poundsofcrap]

i missed those vids, always love your content where you just talk about the game's current meta, talking to the community in unboxafragathon (RIP) etc. keep it up, will always love your humor

[@roznaczygestosc]

I have m4a1s equipped because I'm so bad at this game I have to use a gun with a handicap :) btw I like that u use mirage now, since it's a "new dust2" in terms of a percentage of a player base that mains only this one map :)

[@Per7ival__]

Through out the years, still the same energy, same entertaining, the same lack of closer. Love you, WarOwl

[@lyan1_2]

banger intro, love bionic commando rearmed

[@riker8214]

I have been going back and forth. It is hard to decide but I think the price of the A1-s is the deciding factor for me.

[@onixis3627]

The only change for the M4 I can think of is being able to buy both considering how situationnal they became

[@tappajaav]

Nah you have to make decision and stick with it.

[@rayunited2010foryou]

@@tappajaav It was fair in Cs 1.6 where you can use the same M4 in different situations (silencer off/on). This CSGO style selection of M4 is just a dick move by Valve.

[@tappajaav]

@@rayunited2010foryou Did switching silencer change the stats of the weapon? As in CSGO M4A1-S and M4A4 are quite different beasts

[@rayunited2010foryou]

@@tappajaav Even in Cs 1.6 the m4 with and without silencer is different. My point is, why did Valve have to change something in CS 1.6 to CSGO something that didn't need to be fixed? They never changed the tactics for Ts AK-47. It always was one fcking gun. Why two different m4s for the CTs, that too can't be changed in game? Dick move by Valve, I repeat.

[@ethanfinch6899]

@@rayunited2010foryou theyve fixed that

[@bonamant]

Great vid as always WarOwl!

[@CrispyChicken44]

Lmfao, I love you man. Thank you for your videos ❤️

[@psych0CS2]

I switch depending on map and role/position. If im playing support or awp i use a1s for price If im rifle or anchor i use a4 (mostly) because of faster fire rate and more ammo. However i always use the a1s on Vertigo and ancient because of wallbangs and smoke spams. If im playing pit on inferno i use a1s for 1 ways. Anubis i usually go a4. Idk why. Nuke A4 cause i usually play ramp or A anchor Mirage and overpass i switch alot

[@electrovevopropyro]

Whichever one you have a skin for

[@Mksin42]

Since your previous video on the cost and rewards. I switched to the s and it was great. Then I played at the weekend and thought I became noob. Now you said this I feel better. Haha. Thanks Mr Owl War

[@christor2907]

I thought I preferred the a1s since the buff but picked up an m4a4 today and it felt so nice. That midrange spray feels good. I forgot how good I had gotten with it. But for silencer and price alone I'll stick to a1s

[@kaloyanm.r2233]

I once removed the suppressor of the A1S and it felt really unnatural, like I bugged the gun

[@NapOfNaps]

unfortunately the reworked sound of the a1s is so unpleasant for me that whenever I get an a1 over an a4 as a drop the first thing I do is take the silencer off, it's outright unusable for me due to the sound lmao

[@hoonterofhoonters6588]

I used to use the A1-S because it's cheaper, funny smoke kills, and because anyone will drop either M4 for an AK, but it's just too weak after the range nerf. I'm relying on other guns on CT side now. If I need a good and expedient assault rifle on CT, then I'll pay the extra money for the M4A4.

[@cerjmedia]

Love watching this videos even though I've never played CS:GO and have only played CSS

[@stephenseputra9897]

The sound effect for the suppressor wins it for me.

[@teamzy9388]

I used to play m4a1s without a suppresser 💀💀💀

[@earthling_parth]

Valve deserves some praise here for really balancing these weapons this time 👍

[@littleswansplaygrownd6817]

Unlike VaLOLrant where 90%of people use vandal

[@itamarVR46]

I haven't been on the scene long enough (less than 2 years) but you are hilarous and smart at the same time. I don't understand how you haven't joined any of the casters at ESL / Blast so far. You totally have the voice and experience to do so it seems

[@--MrLimon]

Rewatching all your vids waiting for uploads all the time thx for the effort u put in your videos love ur vids keep it up WarOwl

[@PotentialGrim]

I like how different the weapons are and how they induce you to switch your playstyles. I truly hope the MP7/MP5 get the same treatment one day.

[@definitelynotafamousyoutub6131]

Both of them are shit compared to mp 9 its just better

[@zaka3904]

​@@definitelynotafamousyoutub6131 nah you gotta be more careful using a mp9 + it aint good at distances

[@wolniacha_tv]

@@zaka3904 meanwhile Im getting 2 insta hs on mid mirage while holding window

[@Tasoittaja]

To me, the mag size reduction was the biggest problematic for the previous M4-s. My playing style prefers having more ammo in the mag as I shoot a lot through walls, prefire, and miss a lot.

[@Falclone]

this video was so short and concise, i now need to find a 2nd youtube vid to watch while i eat

[@sirlimonada2]

I like both tbh, I wish there was a way to randomly change the m4 for each match instead of having to do it manually I sometimes prefer the m4a4 bc I hate running out of ammo when the entire team rushes a bombsite

[@spiedey8]

I remember watching your SG553 video and thinking, "I (instinctively) knew it was better, nice data to back up my choice." Somehow I left the game after it was nerfed, never had made the connection that you may have ruined it for me. Few people knew the recoil pattern and it was rarely picked up when dropped, it was full of advantages. Just make a video and say the SG553 is way to nerfed, it will be a nice comeback for me, along with the Source 2 update. :))

[@kaloyanm.r2233]

"more awps for jame" bruhh that had me ☠☠🤣🤣

[@semmel9992]

Great Video! i remember u made the same video like 5 years ago xD Big Fan keep going and get yourself a closer🙃

[@gunnar1734]

It all comes to what skins you have on the weapons

[@branchy2000inc]

I like that some of the statistical differences between the two rifles reflect their real life properties. The M4A1-S is presumably using subsonic rounds, which have less gas pressure, meaning a lower cyclical rate. Also, since they're traveling slower, there is less of a chance of overpenetration against a target, which translates to more close-range damage

[@carpaltunnelsyndrometime]

if real life had anything to do with it, the A1-S would rarely cycle, because subsonic 5.56 doesn't really place nicely with anything but bolt guns lol

[@jothamwong1130]

The m4a4 doesn’t exist?

[@branchy2000inc]

@@jothamwong1130 it doesn't exist in real life under the name M4A4, but it's pretty clearly just a MK18 CQBR which does exist

[@leitinhofresquinho8869]

I equipt the one that had the best skin 😢

[@KryzysX]

Excellent video.

[@zynxajeaesthetics6067]

Finally the OG csgo tips videos are back.

[@coobk]

i currently use the M4A1s tho depending on what position i have to fill i sometimes fall back onto the AUG, like if the default were playing calls for me to solo hold a site people definetely sleep a bit on the AUG again... yes its a bit of a middleground between the 2 m4s BUT especially for A1s users it may be compelling in some rounds reinvesting those 200 bucks you saved in earlier rounds when you need it the AUG spray is also pisseasy, not as pisseasy as the a1s, but the lower S P R E A D really pays off

[@thatjosiahburns]

holding dust2 B site with an AUG is op

[@1cubsfan100]

I also go with the m4a1-s and aug. The m4a4 is sort of a middle ground to the aug and the m4a1 but in a bad way imo. The aug is better at all ranges because it can one shot headshot at very close distance, and also 4 shot to the chest at very close distance. It is obviously superior at longer distances as well so if you can afford the aug then it should be the clear choice.

[@JohnSmith-REs]

aug is good but it makes you broke

[@1cubsfan100]

​@@JohnSmith-REs I actually get kills with the aug so it makes up the difference

[@coobk]

@@JohnSmith-REs skill issue

[@JimTornado122]

Never thought I'd hear someone as cool and collected and professional as WarOwl to say sussy baka. I'm all for it

[@RatedX29]

I like the scuffed data matrix. Charming

[@Ron-nr8lw]

Looking at this video post cs2 announcement I feel like the A4 may be the new choice due to the massive situational advantage of smoke spamming will become less viable and due to this the A4 now being better

[@BlauerGMI]

How about an option to switch equipped guns during a match, maybe similar to how tactical timeouts work?

[@rahatzaman8120]

Naah it'll ruin the game .

[@lartonki]

@@rahatzaman8120 How it would ruin the game?

[@rahatzaman8120]

@@lartonki "chosing" a certain weapon is a fun side for the game . In that case .. why even bother having two M4s in the gun ? Just keep one of them . But I'd say the most important thing is it'll make the CT side stronger .. and that shouldn't happen . Why ? Because if you have even a basic understanding of military thinking .. it says the defender side is already in an advantage simply because they are defending .. "cover" is their weapon . So CT guns shouldn't be too powerful . The T side need more powerful guns and utilities because they have to take risk and push through . This was evident in many recent matches after the M4a1s damage update .. CTs were destroying the T side . It is good for the game that the CT rifles are less powerful and more costly .

[@rahatzaman8120]

@@lartonki in short .. having to chose only one M4 makes the CTs weaker . Because they have to sacrifice one advantage ( like bigger mag ) to chose another advantage ( more accuracy less cost ) etc

[@lartonki]

@@rahatzaman8120 Well even if they would make able to choose between both m4 ct side wouldnt be nearly as strong than it was before 1s nerf. And i think it wouldnt really effect that mutch on pro games but would be usefull on mm games where playing with randoms where you cant allways play where you want so you would at least choose m4 fitting better on your position that you will end up playing.

[@sketchyforlife]

I just want Valve to make them take up different slots. Let all the CT rifles share slots so I can un-equip FAMAS (it’s hot ass) and replace it with A1-S. I don’t have a consistent stack so I swap roles a lot and it would be nice to have all my choices available to me in game, rather than having to think ahead and swap rifles.

[@ethanfinch6899]

your wish has been granted g

[@swoodsvert2825]

was a a4 user when i played in my prime days 2017-2019 hated the a1s but recently coming back to cs ive been using the a1s if u have good crosshair placement its a straight laser

[@trstynori959]

Good advice WO

[@TachyKusanagi]

The whole part starting at 5:09 is a direct attack at JERICHO. D:

[@Qmeister044]

LET IT BARK

[@DevaWay]

You got me, I laughed and liked the video

[@krypt1ccc739]

At a somewhat low level the suppressor makes a massive difference. Comms aren't perfect by any means in mm and faceit so not having your exact position be revealed is an advantage and those 180 flick ak shots happen almost never using the A1-s

[@cptmacmillan1111]

I'm disappointed WarOwl did not include one of the BIGGEST reasons to consider whether to equip A4 or A1-S. Which gun has better skins? M4A4 has the Howl, Poseidon, Asiimov, etc. M4A1-S has the Golden Coil, Hyper Beast, Hot Rod, etc. jk. ty for the updated info WarOwl.,

[@TheWarOwl]

yeah I have howl so it's obvious which I'm equipping.

[@arnavpawar234]

@@TheWarOwl weird flex but okay

[@crawnify3480]

Never in a million years would I have thought I’d hear Warowl say “sneaky peaky sussy baka”

[@In_aw3]

3:58 I agree! Something about the A4’s personality makes it a good choice for long term relationships!

[@Veptis]

In CS2 I have both and rarely use the expensive M4. Only when I expected a ramp rush on nuke for example

[@rmiah]

I wanna say M4A1S solely because the price is so much more flexible.. but goddamn the M4A4 just FEELS so much better to use.

[@kuzonCS2]

Psycho gang with unsuppressed a1 rise up!

[@TheWarOwl]

it is actually VERY bad, the only advantage is that it is VERY accurate while moving for some reason

[@bigbadt]

@@TheWarOwl yeah nice stats how about i remove the suppressor from my USP-S too

[@Shdw-ce8zi]

@@TheWarOwl is it more accurate while moving without the suppressor or is it the same?

[@4xSr]

Price is the deciding factor for me. In most of my matches the number of bullets is not a issue. But it is for the USP so I switched to the p2000.

[@realmackle]

Considering the amount of short range areas compared to long range areas, at least in my opinion the a1s is far and away the better option. If youre playing like dust 2 mirage or ancient, then maybe the a4 might be ok for certain areas, but I still like the a1s.

[@pudie8952]

I miss the scoped rifles. I never really tested them myself but I remember back then checking the stats and realizing the SG was just a drastically superior AK for just 200 extra dollars. Meanwhile, here, people still chooses a minorly superior M4 for the same price. What I'm sad about is how dependant most players are depending on the pro scene. Lots of people won't test things themselves and create their own personal playstyle and set of rules, they keep trying to act like something they're generally not. The ammount of times I've seen people complaining about my SGs and AUGs back then was astronomical, till I showed them their potential. I'm still mad that Valve had to force the pros down that path as well, I expected at least them to actually consider these weapons as well, but no... It's safe to say people won't try new things unless they're very clearly a better choice. Back then you always had the choices right there, you could check the stats, do a few spray tests in Casual and realize how powerful these rifles were. I appreciate this video even though I've been away from CSGO for ages now, but I really wish people would check it out themselves. Imagine how much better and varied matches could be if people spent some time trying to be comfortable with their own choices and not trying to be a clone of someone else. All things said, M4A1 gang, fuck the Silencer, listen to those sexy M4A1 screams, all worth the countless deaths you'll get for it.

[@bernabo9115]

if i could put a loudener to my m4 i would, i want my enemies to know i'm coming for them.

[@anonl5877]

I think the A1-S is better overall for new players. It does slightly more damage at close range, and because it has less recoil and spread, you'll be more likely to actually hit your shots at long range. And then you have the benefits of the suppressor, on top of that.

[@bdmagaming]

so much details!

[@Verbalaesthet]

This video reminded me that I wanted to switch back to the 30 bullet one.

[@ethan004]

Personally even after the nerf, the A1-S is still a lazer, I have no trouble killing enemies from Window to Top mid this has earned me the name "Budget AWPer" because of how I have taken down AWPers many times with the A1-S, I find the A4 to be weaker and less of a lazer, I never went to the A4 I only switched because I wanted to try it out and see, it did not go well. I always called my friend a Psychopath because the one game I caught him taking the suppressor off EVERY single M4A1-S that he found, like who does that!?

[@APerson-tk8cw]

I just keep a4, to get used to the playstyle of it, otherwise a1s is mostly what i would prefer, if i played comp. The first time i used a1s, i never felt it harder to use, unlike a4., although, both are great in their own ways.

[@marlon.8051]

no silencer mean loud sound and it sounds cool without supressor

[@colorfulvoid1473]

Why not both? 😏

[@G3org3DoesGaming]

If you pick both you'll have ligna

[@mikeymcg4907]

Dude thank goodness for this video, I've been wondering if I should switch back to m4A4 and papa Warowl has my back

[@ambientocclusion]

Years ago I insisted on using M4a4 and for a short while after the update I had a decent advantage. Still use M4a4, magazine size and my positioning in games mean its the better option for me

[@Giofear]

Maybe a stupid game changing suggestion, but try to think about it. What if the pistol draw time gets decreased so you would be able to utilize quick gun change when you run out of your ammo? I always feel like it almost doesn't matter if I reload or switch to sidearm because the times are so similar. I know it's still a bit faster to draw sidearm, but I would like to see what would happen if it would be even faster. Would it make me use the pistols more? And reload less?

[@marnoux]

Hey you made this video 7 years ago!

[@TheWarOwl]

much has changed since then

[@marnoux]

@@TheWarOwl I meant it in the best way possible. I've been watching you since then!

[@DUD3H0WD4R3U]

I’d still wish that they would change the way you choose the weapons (changing between a1s and a4 on a round to round basis)

[@megitsune714]

great video

[@Maarttiin]

I've been using the M4, but the only times I've used the A1-S was because of its price. A1-S should be OP'd again and exchange prices with the M4.

[@johnforestersworstnightmar3756]

If only the Valve let us choose between both weapons in the buy menu. But that would make too much sense.

[@Sujay95]

Warowl, can you make a quick economy guide and how to decipher opponents economy?

[@joepapi_tv]

after using A1-S since its release. I switched back to A4 recently since I usually hold a site by myself and could use the extra ammo. It helps a lot. if i get 2 or even 3 kill with a1-s i like to think i did a good job but with a4 I've gotten multiple aces

[@APerson-tk8cw]

Now it seems like you can use both M4A1 as well as M4A4 in the same game.. the loadout menu in Counter-Strike 2 has indeed changed and you can equip any 5 rifles in the buy menu loadout., which means, we can even replace aug or Scar-20 if we might not use them much; with the main rifles we use. just amazing..