Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

COD4 M16A4

Assault RiflesAvailable once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4Takes camo
Assault RiflesM16A4 — Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare weapon render

How do you unlock the M16A4?

The M16A4 is available once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4 in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. It is a three-round-burst rifle built for accurate medium- and long-range engagements. Its low recoil lets the sight settle after each burst, and a well-placed burst can end a fight immediately. Missing the first burst is costly because of the forced delay before the next trigger pull. Its camo track finishes at Red Tiger (150 headshots with this weapon).

UnlockDefault
Takes camoYes
Gold camoClass progress counts toward Gold on the AK-47

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Unlock and challenge requirements were checked against original COD4 multiplayer reference data; loadout and progression advice is editorial. Modern Warfare Remastered uses a different progression system.

How does the M16A4 play in COD4?

RolePrecision burst assault rifle
StrengthsLow recoil makes complete bursts easy to place accurately; Strong per-burst damage rewards good first-shot positioning
TradeoffsThe delay between bursts is punishing after a miss; Less forgiving than a fully automatic rifle at very close range
Useful setupRed Dot Sight unlocks at 25 kills and gives a clean view for placing complete bursts at head level; Silencer unlocks at 75 kills for stealthier closer lanes; ACOG Scope unlocks at 150 kills for magnified sightlines
Camo tipPre-aim common lanes at head height and allow the sight to reset between bursts. Do not spam the trigger after a miss; one controlled follow-up burst is more reliable.
Compared withIt is easier to control and faster inside one burst than the G3, while the G3 offers manual single-shot precision without a burst delay.

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M16A4 — common questions

What level does the M16A4 unlock at in COD4?

The M16A4 is available once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4 in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer. The level cap is 55, and prestige is console only (up to 10). PC has none.

How do you unlock camos on the M16A4?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Digital (25 headshots), Blue Tiger (75 headshots), Red Tiger (150 headshots) in order — headshots are cumulative, so one grind clears the whole ladder. Shotguns use a reduced ladder: 25 / 50 / 100 headshots. On the M16A4 the final tier is Red Tiger — 150 headshots with this weapon.

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