RiflesCounter-TerroristAssault Rifle
CS2 M4A1-S Skins
All 44 M4A1-S finishes in CS2, priced from $0.04 to $3,650. Compare live prices from 8 marketplaces across 5 wear conditions, with float ranges and pattern data on every skin, plus StatTrak™ pricing on 23 of them.
44Available Skins
$0.04Cheapest Skin
$3,650Most Expensive
RiflesCounter-TerroristAssault Rifle
M4A1-S
The silenced CT rifle that rewards precision over volume. Each bullet hits harder than the M4A4's (38 vs 33 damage), the spray is the tightest of any assault rifle, and suppressed shots hide your tracers and muzzle flash. The costs: a 20-round magazine and a 0.94 range modifier that softens body damage at very long distances.
Buy Price
$2,900
Kill Reward
$300
44 Available Skins
Browse all M4A1-S skins with live market prices from major marketplaces.
ClassifiedKnight
2 wears$2471.48 – $3650.00
ClassifiedHot Rod
2 wears$1490.00 – $1553.50
CovertWelcome to the Jungle
5 wears$525.00 – $1674.52
CovertImminent Danger
5 wears$557.68 – $3500.00
ClassifiedBlue Phosphor
2 wears$577.78 – $608.25
ClassifiedMaster Piece
5 wears$84.17 – $403.39
RestrictedIcarus Fell
2 wears$501.98 – $521.87
CovertPrintstream
5 wears$142.47 – $426.74
CovertHyper Beast
5 wears$108.95 – $266.65
CovertFade
2 wears$209.12 – $243.52
CovertChantico's Fire
5 wears$111.09 – $248.71
CovertGolden Coil
5 wears$47.51 – $250.83
CovertVaporwave
5 wears$36.98 – $155.57
ClassifiedNightmare
5 wears$6.67 – $247.04
ClassifiedControl Panel
5 wears$4.52 – $139.00
CovertMecha Industries
5 wears$107.98 – $217.31
ClassifiedAtomic Alloy
5 wears$22.34 – $155.00
CovertPlayer Two
5 wears$50.38 – $145.00
IndustrialMoss Quartz
5 wears$20.75 – $106.95
CovertCyrex
5 wears$170.72 – $190.65
RestrictedDark Water
2 wears$60.97 – $90.00
ClassifiedStratosphere
5 wears$2.78 – $40.00
ClassifiedParty Animal
5 wears$7.45 – $29.86
ClassifiedGuardian
5 wears$22.60 – $87.80
ClassifiedDecimator
5 wears$11.17 – $53.23
RestrictedBright Water
2 wears$34.67 – $47.00
Mil-SpecBriefing
5 wears$3.52 – $75.49
ClassifiedLeaded Glass
5 wears$9.48 – $49.35
RestrictedBasilisk
5 wears$7.88 – $39.70
RestrictedFlashback
5 wears$2.90 – $128.67
ClassifiedSolitude
5 wears$1.12 – $16.76
ClassifiedBlack Lotus
5 wears$3.91 – $13.49
IndustrialBoreal Forest
5 wears$0.04 – $18.28
RestrictedLiquidation
5 wears$0.85 – $10.29
RestrictedGlitched Paint
5 wears$1.23 – $6.27
RestrictedNitro
5 wears$0.32 – $16.89
Mil-SpecBlood Tiger
3 wears$4.96 – $22.12
Mil-SpecFizzy POP
5 wears$1.48 – $16.60
RestrictedEmphorosaur-S
5 wears$0.37 – $2.75
IndustrialMud-Spec
5 wears$0.28 – $3.93
RestrictedNight Terror
5 wears$0.58 – $2.16
Mil-SpecRose Hex
5 wears$0.13 – $0.62
Mil-SpecVariCamo
5 wears$0.19 – $1.89
IndustrialWash me plz
5 wears$0.05 – $0.32
Best M4A1-S Skins by Price
Best M4A1-S Skins — Full Rankings →Budget (Under $10)
Mid-Range ($10–$50)
Cases Featuring M4A1-S Skins
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Accuracy & Recoil
Extracted directly from CS2's weapon data files — the exact values the game uses.
The M4A1-S's exact spray pattern — all 20 bullets, computed from the recoil data in the game files. First bullet at the bottom. Practice it in the Spray Trainer or compare weapons on the recoil patterns page.
0.0049
Standing Inaccuracy
0.0041
Crouching Inaccuracy
0.093
Moving Inaccuracy
25
Recoil Magnitude
65
Recoil Variance
0.34s
Recovery (Standing)
Combat Statistics
38
Base Damage
70%
Armor Pen
3.475x
HS Multiplier
1-tap kill
600
Fire Rate (RPM)
380
DPS (Raw)
20 / 80
Mag / Reserve
3.07s
Reload Time
225
Move Speed (u/s)
0.94
Range Modifier
2
Wall Penetration
Economy Context
Verdict: The M4A1-S is a full-buy rounds weapon at $2,900 — 10 kills at $300 each cover its cost. The M4A4 matches its price if you're weighing the closest rifle alternative.
Pro Players Using the M4A1-S
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the M4A1-S better than the M4A4 in 2026?
- They cost the same ($2,900), so it is role-dependent. Pro CTs overwhelmingly favour the M4A1-S for its first-shot accuracy and hidden tracers on default holds, but the M4A4 remains the better anchor and retake rifle thanks to its 30-round magazine and higher fire rate.
- What did the M4A1-S range nerf change?
- Valve reduced its range modifier from 0.99 to 0.94, so damage now falls off meaningfully with distance. Long-range body shots that used to kill in four bullets can take five, while headshot damage remains comfortably lethal in combination with a follow-up. The nerf pushed the weapon back toward precise head-level tapping.
- Does the silencer on the M4A1-S actually do anything?
- Yes — it removes tracers and muzzle flash and heavily muffles the shot sound. Enemies hit from smokes, off-angles, or long range often cannot tell where fire is coming from, which buys you extra free shots that an unsilenced rifle never gets.
- Why does the M4A1-S only have 20 bullets?
- The small magazine (20 rounds, 80 reserve) is the balance cost for its higher per-bullet damage, tighter spray, and silencer. It is the main reason spray-heavy roles — site anchors, retakers — usually prefer the M4A4 instead.
- How much damage does the M4A1-S do in CS2?
- The M4A1-S deals 38 base damage per hit with 70% armor penetration. Headshot multiplier is 3.475x, meaning a headshot deals 132 damage before armor reduction.
- How much does the M4A1-S cost in CS2?
- The M4A1-S costs $2,900 to buy and gives a $300 kill reward. It's available to counter-terrorist players.
- What is the M4A1-S fire rate?
- The M4A1-S fires at 600 rounds per minute (RPM) with a 20-round magazine. Reload time is 3.07 seconds.
- How many skins does the M4A1-S have in CS2?
- The M4A1-S currently has 44 skins available in Counter-Strike 2, ranging across multiple rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Covert.
- Is the M4A1-S good in CS2?
- The silenced CT rifle that rewards precision over volume. Each bullet hits harder than the M4A4's (38 vs 33 damage), the spray is the tightest of any assault rifle, and suppressed shots hide your tracers and muzzle flash. The costs: a 20-round magazine and a 0.94 range modifier that softens body damage at very long distances.