Assault rifle · 5.56x45 NATO
Colt M4A1 5.56x45 assault rifle
How It Plays
The M4A1 is the archetypal western rifle and one of the most customizable weapons in the game, the platform of choice for laser-beam low-recoil builds. It fires fast, mods into almost anything, and lives or dies by your 5.56 ammo choice. It is also the base weapon for one of the Gunsmith build quests, and Peacekeeper is the natural source for the rifle and its parts.
Full-auto workhorse for players who buy good ammo and like recoil control over raw damage.
Best 5.56x45 NATO Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
SSA APPen 57 · Dmg 38
M995Pen 53 · Dmg 42
M855A1Pen 44 · Dmg 49
M856A1Pen 38 · Dmg 52
SOSTPen 33 · Dmg 53
M855Pen 31 · Dmg 54Where to Buy
Mechanic (LL3)₽18,397Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ammo for the M4A1 in Tarkov?
The M4A1 fires 5.56x45 NATO. By penetration, the current top rounds are SSA AP, M995, M855A1. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
Where can you buy the M4A1?
Mechanic sells it at loyalty level 3 for about ₽18,397. On the flea market it currently averages ₽54,893.
What are the M4A1's stats?
800 rounds per minute, ergonomics 48, vertical recoil 119, and an effective distance around 500 meters. Fire modes: Single fire, Full auto.