Best M16A1 Build in Tarkov
Colt M16A1 5.56x45 assault rifle · 5.56×45
Lowest recoil M16A1 build: 49/140 recoil (60% less than stock), ergo 44. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 48 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 121 / 346
Lowest recoil
↓ 60% less recoilErgo
44
Vertical
49
Horizontal
140
- Weight
- 3.87 kg
- Flea price
- ₽722,969
- Part count
- 14
Traders needed
Parts (14)
AR-15 Magpul MIAD pistol grip (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
AR-15 Vltor MUR-1S 5.56x45 upper receiverPeacekeeper 4
AR-15 5.56x45 20 inch barrelPeacekeeper 4
AR-15 Ferfrans CQB 5.56x45 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
Ferfrans CRD 5.56x45 Concussion Reduction DevicePeacekeeper 4
AR-15 Ballistic Advantage Lo-Pro Gas BlockMechanic 3
AR-15 Aeroknox AX-15 15.8 inch M-LOK handguardSkier 4
BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 M-LOK foregrip (Black)Mechanic 3
KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
AR-15 Magpul Enhanced Receiver ExtensionPeacekeeper 2
AR-15 Magpul PRS GEN3 stock (Grey)Peacekeeper 4
AR-15 Radian Weapons Raptor-SD charging handle
Balanced (meta)
↓ 55% less recoilErgo
74
Vertical
55
Horizontal
157
- Weight
- 3.38 kg
- Flea price
- ₽509,277
- Part count
- 14
Traders needed
Parts (14)
AR-15 Naroh Arms GRAL-S pistol gripSkier 3- AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
AR-15 Aeroknox AX-15 5.56x45 upper receiverSkier 4
AR-15 5.56x45 Ballistic Advantage Hanson Carbine Pro 13.7 inch barrelSkier 3- AR-15 Ferfrans CQB 5.56x45 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
- Ferfrans CRD 5.56x45 Concussion Reduction DevicePeacekeeper 4
- AR-15 Ballistic Advantage Lo-Pro Gas BlockMechanic 3
AR-15 Soyuz-TM 12 inch M-LOK handguardSkier 3
Daniel Defense Enhanced M-LOK Vertical Foregrip (Coyote Brown)Peacekeeper 4- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
- AR-15 Magpul Enhanced Receiver ExtensionPeacekeeper 2
- AR-15 Magpul PRS GEN3 stock (Grey)Peacekeeper 4
AR-15 Radian Weapons Raptor charging handle (Tungsten Grey)Mechanic 4
Max ergonomics
↓ 47% less recoilErgo
100
Vertical
64
Horizontal
183
- Weight
- 2.69 kg
- Flea price
- ₽449,497
- Part count
- 15
Traders needed
Parts (15)
AR-15 Tactical Dynamics Skeletonized pistol gripSkier 3- AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
- AR-15 Aeroknox AX-15 5.56x45 upper receiverSkier 4
- AR-15 5.56x45 Ballistic Advantage Hanson Carbine Pro 13.7 inch barrelSkier 3
AR-15 Lantac Dragon 5.56x45 muzzle brakeSkier 3- AR-15 Ballistic Advantage Lo-Pro Gas BlockMechanic 3
AR-15 KAC URX 3.1 10.75 inch handguardPeacekeeper 4
KAC URX 3/3.1 long panel (FDE)Peacekeeper 3- KAC URX 3/3.1 long panel (FDE)Peacekeeper 3
- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
AR-15 KAC URX 3.1 10.75 inch lower handguardPeacekeeper 4
KAC URX 3/3.1 stopper panelPeacekeeper 3- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
AR-15 TROY M7A1 PDW stock (Black)Mechanic 3
AR-15 MASP Industries Ambidextrous Battle Charging HandlePeacekeeper 2
Settings: no optic (red dot/scope), suppressor or flashlight, buyable parts only. Pick your own sight: open the build in the Weapon Builder and attach any optic, or run Auto Build with your own settings.
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FAQ
What is the lowest recoil M16A1 build in Tarkov?
A 14-part build brings recoil to 49 vertical / 140 horizontal, 60% less than stock. Ergonomics 44, weight 3.87 kg, about ₽722,969 on the flea.
What is the meta M16A1 build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 74, recoil 55/157. Traders needed: Mechanic 4, Peacekeeper 4, Skier 4.
What is the highest ergonomics for the M16A1?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 100 ergonomics with 64/183 recoil. The stock weapon has 48 ergonomics.