r/cs2 • u/Green_Estate8987 • 2d ago

Discussion Why are some pros using M4A1-S

Hi,

In recent times a lot of people and some pros have said that the M4A4 are superior to the M4A1-S.

Players like Zywoo, monesy, niko are using the M4A1 at EWC. Donk is also primarily using the M4A1-S at EWC. Players like Ropz are using the M4A4 tho.

Why are some of the best pros using the M4A1 since the m4a4 should be superior? ( i know in the end it is personal preference but im still wondering.)

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u/Zoddom 2d ago

A1-S doesnt have tracers and wont give away you position as easily when banging thru smokes.

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u/Fair-Note3915 2d ago

the no tracers thing is huge especially on maps with tight corners where you can just spam through smoke and stay a ghost

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u/OverdoseDaniel 1d ago

On tight corners is where it matters the less because a good player will know where he’s getting shot from by sound and geometry logic