The M16A1 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.
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
- Low stun to zombies
Tips and tricks[]
- Switch to automatic mode for close range combat.
- Switch to semi-automatic mode for long range combat.
- This weapon does higher damage than the M4A1 but not as high as the AK-47.
- This weapon outpowers the StG 44 in almost all aspects.
- In Zombie Escape, M16A1 can deal a decent knockback power in A mode.
Users[]
: Used by the Special Air Service operative in a promotion poster.- : A M16A1 Veteran is seen used by a GIGN operative in a promotion poster.
Release date[]
- South Korea: 11 October 2012.
- Taiwan/Hong Kong & China: 24 October 2012.
Singapore/Malaysia: 12 February 2014.Indonesia: 3 June 2014.- CSN:Z: 23 September 2014 (Craft).
Vietnam: 26 March 2015 (Craft).
Comparisons[]
- Positive
- Higher damage (+3)
- Higher accuracy (+5%)
- Lighter (-3%)
- Higher magazine size (+1)
- Can switch between semi-auto and full auto firing mode
- Neutral
- Same ammunition type (5.56 NATO)
- Used by Counter-Terrorists only
- Purchasable by points
- Negative
- More expensive (+$100)
- Higher recoil (+5%)
- Positive
- 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)
- Negative
- 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[]
View model
World model
A SAS operative with M16A1
Store preview
In-game screenshot
Taiwan/Hong Kong poster
China poster
Singapore/Malaysia poster
Indonesia poster
HUD icon
Successfully crafted
Firing Sound
Ditto
Reload sound
Draw Sound
Switching firing mode
Trivia[]
- M16A1 reuses most of M4A1's assets, mostly with its animations.
- It is the only weapon described to have a round already in the chamber. However, said round will still be present even after reloading an empty gun.
- Both fire modes has different muzzle flashes and firing sounds.
- This is the first weapon to emit clicking sounds whenever the user switches firing modes. The second is HK G11.
- Before the Free Update patch, this weapon used to have level restriction. The players must achieve level 15 (11 for Taiwan/Hong Kong) or higher to purchase it.