Modern Warfare 2: Best M16 Loadout & Class Setup

• M16 is an Assault Rifle in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.
• The class setup and loadout of the M16 requires one to use some of the best Stocks, Under Barrels, Ammunition, Rear Grip and Optic, etc.
• Base perks and ultimate perks like Overkill and Hardline are also good choices for M16.

The M16 is a classic Assault Rifle weapon in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. If you are using it as a main weapon, it is important to use the best Loadout and Class Setup for your M16 Assault Rifle. M16 is one of the weapons that you can unlock through the Weapon Platforms by levelling up. By using the right loadouts for the weapon, you will be able to turn it into a powerhouse just by equipping some of the best perks and attachments for the deadly rifle. 

M16 Loadout 1 

The first loadout will focus more on Hip Fire Accuracy and Speed. 

• Underbarrel: The Vx Pineapple Vert Grip. 
• Rear Grip: The Sakin ZX Grip 
• Stock: The Demo Fade Pro Stock 
• Optic: Cronen Mini Red Dot 
• Muzzle: Forge Tac Castle Comp 

Muzzle And Grip 

The best part about this M16 loadout is the Forge Tac Castle Comp muzzle. The muzzle will help you out a lot, especially when it comes to recoil control. Furthermore, the Sakin ZX Grip you will be using will help you stabilize the gun overall.

If you are looking for some gun-kick control, then you can use the VX Pineapple Vert Grip as well for the load out. Moreover, the grip will also help you to improve the hipfire accuracy of the M16 so you can land better shots. 

Also, the muzzle will make the recoil rate more manageable the more the range increases. So if you are engaging in gun fights from a range, then consider using the Forge Tac Castle Comp. 

Underbarrel 

With M16, you will be able to knock out your enemy with just two burst shots. However, the attachment you use will matter a lot for the weapon.

The under barrel that you will be using will help you out when it comes to gun control and fire accuracy, especially if you are in situations where the hip fire is an important factor. Furthermore, for the 1V1 matches where you are looking to use M16 will be easier to win with this underbarrel in hand. 

Stock 

Keep in mind that with M16, your mobility will get somewhat compromised. As compared to an SMG, the M16 assault rifle can be fairly hard to handle, especially if you are not using the right attachments for it.

In the field, you will be required to make use of the battle arena as much as you can, so it is important to improve your mobility in the game. The Demo Fade Pro Stock will help you in this regard. The speed and sprint will fairly improve by using the stock. 

Optic 

Last but not least, the optic you will be using will be the Cronen Mini Red Dot, as it will facilitate you with better accuracy, especially in Mid Range, where M16 excels at. The Cronen Mini Red Dot is a viable option for any Assault Rifle you are using, no matter what map you are playing at.  

Ammunition 

Next, we have 5.56 Armor Piercing Rounds for Ammunition. With M16, you won’t get much of a choice when it comes to ammunition anyways.

So it is important that you make use of the one you have. The 5.56 armor-piercing rounds are by far the best choice if you are looking for optimal bullet penetration. 

Perks And Equipment For The Loadout

Following are some of the best perks and equipment that you can utilize for the loadout. 

•  Perk 1: Bomb Squad 
•  Perk 2: Double Time 
•  Ultimate Perk: Fast Hands 
•  Bonus Perk: Quick Fix 
•  Field Upgrade: Dead Silence. 
•  Tactical Equipment: Stun Grenade 
•  Lethal Equipment: Semtex 

For the base perks, we will be using Double Time and Bomb Squad. These perks can help you out a lot if you are looking to reduce the incoming damage from explosives thrown at you by the enemies.

Furthermore, using these perks, you will be able to increase your sprint speed around the map and be able to navigate around it a lot faster. 

Other than that, using the Fast Hands will significantly improve your reload speed and save you a lot of time during battles by allowing you to swap weapons faster.

Also, the Quick Fix is important to use if you want to keep your health up at all times. The perk will allow you to regenerate health every time you kill an enemy. 

For tactical and lethal equipment, use Stun Grenades and Semtex if you plan to deal damage to a lot of enemies at once. The Dead Silence Field Upgrade will help you out a lot as well if you are using an M16 assault rifle. 

M16 Loadout 2 

For the next load out, we will be focusing more on the line of sight attribute and strengthening our aim. 

Following are the details of the loadout for M16. 

•  Ammunition: 5.56 Armor Piercing 
•  Magazine: 45-Round Mag 
•  Stock: Corio Precio Factory 
•  Underbarrel: Vx Pineapple Vertical Grip 
•  Rear Grip: Xten Grip 
•  Optic: Hybrid Firepoint, S Z Reflex, Or Cronen Mini Red Dot 

Optic 

First of all, in this loadout, we have kept a variety of options for you. For instance, you can use the SZ Reflex Optic if you are looking for something to help you with long-range.

You can also use the optic if you think there are enough covers nearby, and you will be out of the enemy’s line of sight. Also, if there are corners nearby, you can use them to mount the M16. Doing so will provide you with better stability, especially with the recoil rate M16 possesses. 

Furthermore, the Cronen Mini Red Dot can help you out a lot if you are looking to use the M16 in the medium range. It will also help you out in case you want to utilize the battle arena and move around a lot. In case you are playing game modes like Domination, we highly recommend going for the Cronen Mini Red Dot. 

Next, we have the Hybrid Firepoint, which can also be a viable choice for the loadout. With the Hybrid Firepoint, you will get a Holo Sight, and you will be able to zoom four times using the scope. Therefore, it can be a viable choice for any of your Assault Rifles due to the adjustability factor it provides. 

Stock 

Next, we have some amazing stock options to choose from. We recommend using the Corio Precio Factory stock here. With the stock, you will have the option of a long-range line of sight and the best aim stability as well.

Furthermore, with the Corio Precio Factory Stock, you will get good recoil control for your M16 assault rifle. However, keep in mind that it comes at a price and will affect your mobility a lot. So we recommend using this stock only if you are not moving around a lot. 

Another option for the stock is the Ordnance Ravage 8. The stock is a great choice for you if you’re looking for good sprint speed and extra mobility. However, the stock does compromise your stability and Crouch movement a lot. So make sure to choose the stock according to your playstyle. 

Grip 

Next, we will be using the XTEN grip as a rear grip in order to make up for the Aim Down Speed and Sprint To Fire that will be compromised by using the Ordnance Ravage 8 Stock.

Your mobility will increase as well if you pair it with the stock. Furthermore, if you plan on using the extended grip with Corio Precio Factory stock, then you will be able to get good recoil control as well. 

Under barrel 

For the underbarrel, we will be using the Pineapple Vert Grip because there won’t be many instances of you cornering up around the wall to mount your M16. Therefore, it is important that your recoil stays in check and this is where the Pineapple Vert Grip comes into play. The scope range it provides is very diverse and works on longer distances perfectly. 

The magazine slot Is ideally kept at 45 Round Mag as a final attachment to provide you with great handling speed. Furthermore, the extended mag will help you out in different game modes where you will be facing herds of enemies. The extra 15 rounds can help you finish an enemy without having to reload again and again.  

Best Perks And Equipment For The Loadout

Following are the recommended perks and equipment for this loadout. 

•  Perk 1: Overkill 
•  Perk 2: Scavenger Or Battle Hardened 
•  Ultimate Perk: Hardline Or High Alert 
•  Bonus Perk: Quick Fix Or Fast Hands 
•  Tactical Equipment: Shock Stick 
•  Lethal Equipment: Semtex 
•  Field Upgrade: Portable Radar 

The perks have significantly improved in COD Modern Warfare 2. Therefore, it is important to utilize them in the best way possible. 

Base Perks 

For the Base Perks, we will be going for Battle Hardened and Overkill for the loadout. You can also go for Scavenger if you want to depend upon your preferences.

The Overkill perk will allow you to equip a second primary weapon. On the other hand, the Battle Hardened perk will make sure that you are able to withstand the Incoming enemy grenades and the damage they cause. 

While M16 is not an ideal weapon for running and gunning, using these perks will allow you to protect yourself in a more efficient way, especially when it comes to sudden attacks. Furthermore, you will be able to equip a backup weapon as well so that you can use it where you feel like you don’t have much time to reload.

Also, keep in mind that the reload cancel option is gone, so in case you face a sudden ambush, the reloading factor is going to give you a hard time. 

Next, we have the fast hands perk, which, as the name suggests, will help you switch weapons faster. With increased weapon swap speed, you will be able to utilize your secondary weapon in combat more efficiently. 

Ultimate Perk 

Moreover, Hard-Line or High Alert will serve as your ultimate perk providing you with a couple of features to choose from. The High Alert perk will allow you to spot enemies at a distance if they are in your range. Furthermore, the Hardline perk will reduce your killstreak requirement, so it is a great pick as well. 

If you are looking to opt for something alternative, then you can try replacing the Battle Hardened perk with Scavenger. The perk is more suitable for brutal playstyles. 

To keep your health up at all times, the Quick Fix Perk will help you out a lot. 

Equipment 

Next, we have the equipment, and for Tactical Equipment will be using the Shock Stick. The equipment is able to attach to a surface and shock anyone that interacts with it. 

For Lethal Equipment, we will be using Semtex which is good for enemies that are trying to attack you from a distance and for setting traps. You can also go for the Stun Grenades or the Frag Grenades if the situation requires it. 

Field Upgrade 

For the Field Upgrade, we recommend using the Portable Radar, which has a good charging rate and can help you locate enemies nearby. 

Hopefully, if the enemies do not have the ghost perk, you will be able to track them using the portable radar. The killstreak selection depends entirely on your play style and the goal you want to achieve with your weapon. 

Secondary Weapon 

For the loadout, you can also go with the FSS Hurricane Submachine Gun SMG or the 12 Shotgun Expedite. Both are close-range weapons, and you will be able to cover a diverse range by using M16 as your primary weapon and FSS or Expedite as your secondary weapons. 

M16 Assault Rifle In COD MW2 

M16 is one of the best Assault Rifles in COD, and it is very much like the entries we see of M16 in the previous titles of the game. With M16, you will get a three-round burst attack. Furthermore, the burst attack will increase the high Time To Kill, otherwise known as TTK, in the game. 

So if you are a pro at aiming at the chest or head in COD, then M16 is a good weapon to consider. You can also use the weapon in case you want to practice your aiming. However, keep in mind that between each burst, you will face a small delay.

So in case you are opting for high precision, then you will have to use the M16 in mid to long-range. It is important that you avoid using M16 in close quarters. Otherwise, you will be just bursting shots into the air. 

How To Unlock 

Unlocking M16 in Modern Warfare 2 requires you to move up the levels in the Weapon Platforms. However, before you can unlock the M16 in COD, you will need to increase the level of 556 Icarus LMG. By leveling it up to Level 14, you will be able to unlock the M16 assault rifle. 

After that, you need to select the weapon from the receiver platform. It can be obtained from the new and improved Gunsmith System that COD Modern Warfare 2 has to offer. 

After that, you can access the weapon by going into your inventory. If you want to unlock more weapons, then you simply have to level up in the Weapon Platforms. From there, you will be able to obtain a lot of base weapons in COD. Then you will be able to unlock new Receivers as well. 

Summing It Up 

The M16 assault rifle is one of the best weapons with tactical loadouts in COD Modern Warfare 2. If you intend to use M16 as your main weapon for several matches, then it is important to have the perfect loadout for it as well.

After reading our guide, you will be able to choose from one of the two best loadouts we have mentioned above. For any queries regarding our article, make sure to leave a comment down below. 

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