Assault rifle
A-91 vs M4
The M4 kills faster: 225 ms against 257 ms for the A-91, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The A-91 is $2,800 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. Both fire 5.56x45mm, so you can share ammo with a squadmate running the other one.
| Stat | A-91 | M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 28 | 28 |
| RPM | 700 | 800 (better) |
| DPS | 327 | 373 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 4 |
| Time to kill | 257 ms | 225 ms (better) |
| Price | $0 (better) | $2,800 |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm | 5.56x45mm |
| Stats won | 1 | 3 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | A-91 | M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 86 msHP | 2 shots · 75 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 429 msFMJ | 6 shots · 375 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 7 shots · 514 msAP | 7 shots · 450 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 171 msFMJ | 3 shots · 150 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the A-91 is B tier and the M4 is A tier.
The M4 kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The A-91 is $2,800 cheaper. Buy the M4 when you can afford to lose it, and the A-91 when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the M4 at Assault level 20.
Questions
- Is the A-91 better than the M4?
- No, the M4 kills faster in most armor matchups. The A-91 is $2,800 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the A-91 or the M4?
- The A-91, at $0 against $2,800.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The M4: 7 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 7 shots for the A-91.
- Do the A-91 and M4 use the same ammo?
- Yes, both fire 5.56x45mm.