Battlefield 3 M4A1 Guide

In this guide to using the Battlefield 3 M4A1, you will find an overview of this weapon, its strengths and weaknesses, and the best attachments and set ups to use with the BF3 M4A1.

Battlefield 3 M4A1 Overview

Magazine: 30 rounds
Rate of Fire: 800 RPM
Factions: USMC / USA

The Battlefield 3 M4A1 is the starting gun for players using the Engineer kit when you are fighting for the USMC. This is essentially a carbine version of the M16A3 in terms of relative strength, firing speed, and magazine size.

This gun is just like the M16A3 Assault Rifle except it has a little less kickback when firing but also has less accuracy when firing from longer distances. This makes this gun best at short-mid ranged combat - typically working best just outside of shotgun range.

Strengths of the M4A1

Thanks to the fast firing rate and low kickback, this is actually a really good close-quarters weapon. While not as strong as a shotgun in extremely close combat, it is a good weapon to use firing from the hip when you have a little more room. From a moderate distance, it also is pretty potent when aiming.

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Weaknesses of the M4A1

Even though it says it is good at mid-ranged combat, I disagree and think that a typical Assault Rifle edges this out in that regard. It is very weak at long-ranged combat, as it just does not have the accuracy or power required to shoot bullets that far.

Attachments for the M4A1

Since this gun is good at close-quarters and short-ranged combat, your attachments should reflect and emphasize that. You do not want to use a scope with zoom with this weapon, simply because it is not accurate or powerful enough to get much use out of this feature. Instead, opt for a red dot sight or something that helps you aim without actually zooming in.

For gadgets, you can either use something which emphasizes stealth (Suppressor) or its short-range strength, such as the Foregrip or Laser Sight. Both will help you aim better when firing from the hip, so they are nice attachments to have.

You may end up going with an Underslung Rail though if you want to make use out of all the Engineering gadgets. It is really up to you and depends on how much you have unlocked on the Engineer Kit.

Battlefield 3 M4A1 Guide Conclusion

The M4A1 is a decent starting weapon, but nothing to make a career out of. I prefer to move on to the SCAR-H when possible or even one of the later carbines. Just remember that as an Engineer, weapons like the M4A1 are intended more for your own defense than they are for offense. Sure you will need to score some kills to level up, but the Engineer's real purpose is to use explosives and machines.

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