MW2 (2009) M16A4
How do you unlock the M16A4?
The M16A4 unlocks at Level 40 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It has low recoil, quick reload handling and dependable medium-range accuracy. It rewards first-shot preparation: a centered burst can end a fight before the burst delay matters, while a miss can leave the player exposed. Its Holographic Sight also has a genuine MW2-specific recoil-reduction effect. Its camo track finishes at Fall (250 headshots with this weapon).
Reviewed July 26, 2026. Unlock and challenge requirements were checked against MW2 multiplayer game data; loadout advice is editorial.
How does the M16A4 play in MW2 (2009)?
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What level does the M16A4 unlock at in MW2 (2009)?
The M16A4 unlocks at Level 40 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) multiplayer. The level cap is 70, and prestige is up to 10.
How do you unlock camos on the M16A4?
Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Woodland (5 headshots), Digital (15 headshots), Urban (30 headshots), Blue Tiger (75 headshots), Red Tiger (150 headshots), Fall (250 headshots) in order — headshots are cumulative, so one grind clears the whole ladder. On the M16A4 the final tier is Fall — 250 headshots with this weapon.
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