Best M4A1 Build in Tarkov
Colt M4A1 5.56x45 assault rifle · 5.56×45
Lowest recoil M4A1 build: 48/138 recoil (60% less than stock), ergo 42. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 48 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 119 / 342
Lowest recoil
↓ 60% less recoilErgo
42
Vertical
48
Horizontal
138
- Weight
- 3.97 kg
- Flea price
- ₽730,689
- Part count
- 15
Traders needed
Parts (15)
AR-15 Naroh Arms GRAL-S pistol gripSkier 3
AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
AR-15 Radian Weapons Model 1 5.56x45 upper receiver
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 GEN2 stock (FDE)Peacekeeper 4
AR-15 Radian Weapons Raptor charging handle (Tungsten Grey)Mechanic 4
AR-15 Magpul B.A.D. Lever bolt releaseMechanic 3
Balanced (meta)
↓ 54% less recoilErgo
78
Vertical
55
Horizontal
159
- Weight
- 3.39 kg
- Flea price
- ₽583,833
- Part count
- 17
Traders needed
Parts (17)
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 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 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 Magpul Enhanced Receiver ExtensionPeacekeeper 2
AR-15 Magpul PRS GEN3 stock (Black)- AR-15 Radian Weapons Raptor charging handle (Tungsten Grey)Mechanic 4
Max ergonomics
↓ 47% less recoilErgo
100
Vertical
63
Horizontal
181
- Weight
- 2.65 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 M4A1 build in Tarkov?
A 15-part build brings recoil to 48 vertical / 138 horizontal, 60% less than stock. Ergonomics 42, weight 3.97 kg, about ₽730,689 on the flea.
What is the meta M4A1 build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 78, recoil 55/159. Traders needed: Mechanic 4, Peacekeeper 4, Skier 4.
What is the highest ergonomics for the M4A1?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 100 ergonomics with 63/181 recoil. The stock weapon has 48 ergonomics.