M16A1


 * For its Terrorist counterpart, see AK-74U.

Colt M16A1 ( Wikipedia ) is the first generation of the M16 rifles in Counter-Strike Online.

Overview
This is the main U.S. military rifle that holds 31 5.56 NATO rounds (including 1 preloaded bullet). You can select auto/semi-auto mode. Its accuracy and damage will increase slightly in semi-auto mode. It became the main U.S. rifle during the Vietnam War. Only those of rank higher than Sergeant Major can use the item.

Advantages

 * Able to switch between semi-auto and full auto
 * Good accuracy, especially semi-automatic mode
 * Cheap ($2900)
 * High rate of fire
 * Holds 1 extra ammo when compared to most assault rifles
 * Purchasable by game points
 * High damage for an assault rifle
 * Decent recoil
 * Higher damage when fired in semi-automatic

Disadvantages

 * Purchasable only by the Counter-Terrorists
 * Heavy for an assault rifle
 * Only purchasable for players who reached Level 15 and above

Tips and tricks

 * Switch to automatic mode for close quarter combat.
 * Switch to semi-automatic mode for long range combat.
 * This weapon does higher damage than the Colt M4A1 but not as high as the AK-47.
 * This weapon outpowered the StG 44 in almost all aspects.

Counter-Terrorists

 * Usa flag.png: The M16A1 was the standard issue rifle of the US Military, it is now replaced by the M16A2 and the M16A4.
 * Uk.png: Used by the Special Air Service, replaced by the M16A2 and its Canadian made counterpart, the C7.
 * France.png: A M16A1 Veteran is seen used by a GIGN operative in the promotion poster.
 * Southkorea flag.gif: Used by reserve troops of the South Korean Army after their in favor of the Daewoo K2 and the Daewoo K1A.
 * Singapore.png: Was the Standard issue rifle of the Singapore Armed Forces, replaced by the SAR-80 in the 1980s.

Release date

 * South Korea: October 11, 2012.
 * Singapore/Malaysia: Coming soon.

Advantages

 * Higher damage (+3)
 * Higher accuracy (+5%)
 * Lighter (-3%)
 * Higher magazine size (+1)
 * Can switch between semi-auto and full auto firing mode
 * Lower level limit (M16A1 is limited for players at level 15 and above, while M16A4 is at level 18)

Neutral

 * Same ammunition type (5.56 NATO)
 * Used by Counter-Terrorists only
 * Purchasable by points

Disadvantages

 * More expensive (+$100)
 * Higher recoil (+5%)

Advantages

 * Higher damage (+1)
 * Higher magazine size (+1)
 * Can switch between semi-auto and full auto firing mode
 * Cheaper (-$200)

Neutral

 * Same rate of fire in automatic mode (91%)
 * Same knockback power
 * Can only be purchased by Counter-Terrorists
 * Same ammunition type (5.56 NATO)

Disadvantages

 * Higher recoil (+6% in automatic and +2% in semi automatic)
 * Heavier (+2%)
 * Lower rate of fire in semi automatic mode (-9%)
 * Cannot attach silencer

Gallery
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Firing Sound

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Reload sound

Draw Sound

Switching firing mode

Trivia

 * The M16 rifle comes with 4 generation models as well as earlier models like the Colt Model 601 and the Colt Model 604.
 * The M16A1 was the standard issue rifle of the US Army during the Vietnam War era, now it is replaced by the M16A4 but it remains as a training rifle for the Armed Forces.
 * The view model for this weapon is based on the M4A1 model.
 * All the animations done of this weapon are similar to the M4A1.
 * 1 extra bullet is the preloaded bullet. (Bullet that is already in the chamber)

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