Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Assault Rifles Guide

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This section covers the assault rifles available in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, detailing their performance, unlockable attachments, and recommended class setups.

M16A4 — A powerful 3-round burst rifle available at Level 4, known for its high damage at close range.
AK-47 — A famous full-auto rifle available at Level 4, offering a balance of Rate of Fire, damage, and range.
M4A1 Carbine — A full-auto alternative to the M16, available at Level 10, with a higher Rate of Fire and lower recoil.
G3 — A semi-auto rifle available at Level 25, designed for long-range engagements.

M16A4

The M16A4 is a feared and respected assault rifle, firing a furious three-round burst that can down enemies instantly at close range. Its effectiveness at long distances can be reduced due to slight round separation, especially with an ACOG Scope. As a semi-automatic weapon, precise aiming is crucial for close-quarters combat (CQC).

Availability: Level 4
Type: Semi-auto (3 Round Burst)
Damage: 40 per round / 30 per round
Range: 35.7 meters / 50 meters
Range Silenced: 12.5 meters / 25 meters
Rate of Fire (RoF): Max 450 RPM
Headshot Multiplier: 1.4%
Hipfire Spread: Tight/Medium
Reload (Add) Time: 1.5 Seconds
Reload (Empty) Time: 2.365 Seconds
Ammo Sharing: Type A (M16, M4, G36C)
Clip/Reserve/Bandolier Reserve: 30/60/180

Marksman Challenges

Marksman I: Kill 25 enemies. Reward: Red Dot Sight, 250 Exp.
Marksman II: Kill 75 enemies. Reward: Silencer, 500 Exp.
Marksman III: Kill 150 enemies. Reward: ACOG Scope, 1000 Exp.

Expert Challenges

Expert I: Get 25 headshot kills. Reward: Digital Camo, 250 Exp.
Expert II: Get 75 headshot kills. Reward: Blue Tiger Camo, 500 Exp.
Expert III: Get 150 headshot kills. Reward: Red Tiger Camo, 1000 Exp.

Example Class Setup:

Primary: M16A4 with Red Dot Sight
Secondary: USP .45 with Silencer
Equipment: Stun/Frag
Perks: Frag x 3, Stopping Power, Steady Aim

AK-47

The AK-47 is arguably the most famous assault rifle globally and a potent all-around weapon in Call of Duty 4. It boasts a good Rate of Fire, excellent damage, and decent range in a compact, easy-to-master package. When kept unmodified, it deals considerable damage at a distance, capable of taking down an enemy in four hits.

Availability: Level 4
Type: Full-auto
Damage: 40 per round / 30 per round
Damage (RDS or Silencer): 40 per round / 20 per round
Range: 35.7 meters / 50 meters
Range Silenced: 12.5 meters / 25 meters
Rate of Fire (RoF): 700 RPM
Headshot Multiplier: 1.4%
Hipfire Spread: Tight/Medium
Reload (Add) Time: 1.5 Seconds
Reload (Empty) Time: 3.25 Seconds
Clip/Reserve/Bandolier Reserve: 30/60/180
Glitches: Red Dot Sight and Silencer reduce long-range damage from 30 to 20.

Marksman Challenges

Marksman I: Kill 25 enemies. .
Marksman II: Kill 75 enemies. Reward: Silencer, 500 Exp.
Marksman III: Kill 150 enemies. Reward: ACOG Scope, 1000 Exp.

Expert Challenges

Expert I: Get 25 headshot kills. Reward: Digital Camo, 250 Exp.
Expert II: Get 75 headshot kills. .
Expert III: Get 150 headshot kills. .

Assault Expert Challenge

Assault Expert: Complete all Marksman and Expert challenges for every Assault Rifle. Reward: Golden Camo

Example Class Setup:

Primary: AK-47 with Silencer
Secondary: USP .45 with Silencer
Equipment: Stun/Frag
Perks: Bandolier, Double Tap, Steady Aim

M4A1 Carbine

The M4A1 Carbine is the Marine Corps' full-auto counterpart to the M16. While it deals less damage per round, it compensates with a significantly higher Rate of Fire and relatively low recoil. It's one of the few weapons that exhibits idle sway with an ACOG Scope, though this sway remains constant regardless of player position. In firefights, maintaining a covered position and firing first is key to victory.

Availability: Level 10
Type: Full-auto
Damage: 30 per round / 20 per round
Range: 35.7 meters / 50 meters
Range Silenced: 12.5 meters / 25 meters
Rate of Fire (RoF): 855 RPM
Headshot Multiplier: 1.4%
Hipfire Spread: Tight/Medium
Reload (Add) Time: 1.5 Seconds
Reload (Empty) Time: 2.36 Seconds
Ammo Sharing: Type A (M16, M4, G36C)
Clip/Reserve/Bandolier Reserve: 30/60/180

Marksman Challenges

Marksman I: Kill 25 enemies. .
Marksman II: Kill 75 enemies. Reward: Silencer, 500 Exp.
Marksman III: Kill 150 enemies. Reward: ACOG Scope, 1000 Exp.

Expert Challenges

Expert I: Get 25 headshot kills. Reward: Digital Camo, 250 Exp.
Expert II: Get 75 headshot kills. .
Expert III: Get 150 headshot kills. .

Example Class Setup:

Primary: M4A1 Carbine with Silencer
Secondary: USP .45 with Silencer
Equipment: Stun/Frag
Perks: Bandolier, Stopping Power, Extreme Conditioning

G3

The G3 assault rifle is designed with range as its primary focus, making it most effective when engaging targets from a distance, such as from a lookout post to a two-story building. In close-quarters combat, it's advisable to try and circle or back away from opponents using full-auto weapons. If you can maintain accuracy while rapidly firing, you can overcome most close-range encounters.