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Maverick M4A1 Carbine (M4) - Counter-Terrorist exclusive.Krieg 552 (SG 552) - Terrorist exclusive.IDF Defender (Galil) - Terrorist exclusive.FAMAS (Clarion 5.56) - Counter-Terrorist exclusive.AUG (Bullpup) - Counter-Terrorist exclusive.Primarily, bolt-action sniper rifles usually are used for defensive purposes. The Schmidt Scout, SSG 08, and the AWP are bolt-action rifles while the Krieg 550 Commando, SCAR-20, and the G3SG/1 are semi-automatic rifles. They are bolt-action sniper rifles and semi-automatic rifles (sometimes called auto-snipers by fans). (Meanwhile, the FAMAS has a burst-fire option and the M4A1 has an attachable/detachable silencer.) These types of rifles are typically classified as "sniper rifles" while all others are simply known as "assault rifles". Rifles such as the Schmidt Scout and Magnum Sniper Rifle have scopes which facilitates long-distance combat. Several rifles have unique firing modes, specialized for different ranges. Rifles are fairly expensive weapons with very high damage and recoil but have speed reduction (excluding the Schmidt Scout). Rifles are a type of primary weapon featured in the Counter-Strike series. MP9 - Counter Terrorist exclusive (replaces the TMP from previous games).MP7 - (replaces the MP5 from previous games).Schmidt Machine Pistol (TMP) - Counter-Terrorist exclusive.MAC-10 (Ingram Mac-10) - Terrorist exclusive.Unfortunately, submachine guns are outclassed by rifles at long and close ranges as rifles can inflict more damage, better armour penetration, and better accuracy. Most submachine guns have a fast rate of fire, slight speed reduction, and low-moderate recoil. Submachine guns are extremely cheap, costing below $2500. Submachine guns are a type of primary weapon featured in the Counter-Strike series. Nova (replaces the Leone 12 Gauge Super from previous games).In CS:GO, the Leone 12 Gauge Super was replaced by the Nova, and 2 other shotguns were introduced. Both shotguns are exposed to heavy speed and range reduction, but excell at close-quarters combat and can deal extreme damage up close. There are only two shotguns in Counter-Strike prior to CS:GO: the Leone 12 Gauge Super, utilizing a pump action firing mode, and the Leone YG1265 Auto Shotgun, utilizing a semi-automatic firing mode. Shotguns are fairly cheap, costing less than most rifles and the M249. Shotguns are a type of primary weapon featured in the Counter-Strike series. USP-S - Counter-Terrorist exclusive (CS:GO iteration of the USP featured in previous games).P2000 - Counter-Terrorist default (replaces the USP from previous games).P250 (replaces the P228 from previous games).45 Tactical (USP) - Counter-Terrorist default pistol (replaced with the P2000 in Global Offensive) Glock-18 (9x19mm Sidearm) - Terrorist default pistol (Terrorist exclusive in Global Offensive).Five-SeveN (ES Five-seven) - Counter-Terrorist exclusive.Dual Berettas (.40 Dual Elites) - Terrorist exclusive (available to both teams in CS:GO).228 Compact (P228) - (replaced with the P250 in Global Offensive).Most of the handguns have comparably fast reload times. Players will run at default speed using any pistol, CS:GO excluded. 50c/Desert Eagle is considered to be one of the most powerful weapons in the game). Generally, pistols are weak when compared to primary weapons, with low recoil and low magazine capacity (however, the Night Hawk. Pistols (or handguns) are the secondary weapons in the Counter-Strike series, as well as the first weapons that can be used at the beginning of a match or upon respawning after death. Like the Gold Knife, they have the same attributes as the basic knife. In addition, several updates introduced knife skins: However, its attributes remain exactly the same and is only used to signify the user's match position. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, there is a Gold Knife exclusive to the Arms Race gamemode. This usable version was also cut from the original Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Condition Zero. The Machete, once planned to be a usable weapon, is seen by A.I Terrorists throughout the campaign of Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes. The only melee weapon featured in the Counter-Strike games is the basic knife.