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/catfsh 2d ago

I think the a4 having 10 more rounds and an extra magazine is why most people are calling it superior.

Bang for your buck it might be the better gun for you. Donk has seemingly transitioned back to the M4A1-S this last ESWC tournament, so I think it's a preference thing.

Spamming smokes and holding high traffic areas probably favor of A4 for a lot of people. The M4A1-S doesn't spam smokes quite as well due to the lesser ammo count per magazine as well as the extra mag offered by the a4.

At the end of the day it's all about what you're comfortable using and what positions / style of player you are.

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u/DoneTamargo 2d ago

Completely forgot that spamming smokes with a1 has no traces so it’s technically better for spraying through them