Originally posted by Hybrii
The M4A1-S was too powerful with it's high damage and lack of recoil. Maybe the nerf will cause more players to learn how to control recoil better with the M4A4.
I've always used the M4A4 over the M4A1-S because of the extra ammo and being able to spam a lot smokes, spam spots, and generally deal potential damage. The M4A4, in my opinion is a better rifle in far more situations than the M4A1-S. Unfortunately in pugs, everyone wants to play different spots most rounds. And I cringe when I see a guy go long on Dust2 with the A1. I know that I'm doing to have to play a very passive mid/cat because he's going to inevitably run out of ammo trying to hold off a push.
Even if he doubles up with another A1, there's going to be at least one trade made. But nine times out of ten, both die. Even if a situation where you set up an AWP with the A1. That still happens. Don't get me wrong the A1 definitely has it's advantages because of it being suppressed. Especially if you can play a completely random spot or an off angle. If Valve wants to fix their balancing act, they should just bring back the M4 from Source. I'm just honestly tired of people complaining about the nerf because they can't use the M4A4 lol.