Weapons

The Scout (CS:S)

The Scout Schmidt Scout Price: $2750 Country Of Origin: Austria Caliber: 7.62 Nato Clip Capacity: 10 Rounds Rate Of Fire: N/A Weight (Loaded): 3.3KG Projectile Weight: 8g Muzzle Velocity: 2800 ft/sec Muzzle Energy: 2200 J Binds “use weapon_scout” “buy weapon_scout” Handling Tips The Scout is the AWP’s little brother. Although it is much weaker than […] ...read more

The Mac-10 (CS:S)

The Mac-10 Ingram Mac-10 Price: $1400 Country Of Origin: USA Caliber: .45 ACP Clip Capacity: 30 Rounds Rate Of Fire: 857 rpm Reload Time: 3.162312 seconds Weight (Loaded): 3.82KG Projectile Weight: 15.2g Muzzle Velocity: 919 ft/sec Muzzle Energy: 584 J Binds “use weapon_mac10” “buy weapon_mac10” Handling Tips The Mac-10 resembles the Israel made Uzi but […] ...read more

The Aug, aka “The Bullpup” (CS:S)

The Bullpup Bullpup Price: $3500 Country Of Origin: Austria Caliber: 5.56 Nato Clip Capacity: 30 Rounds Rate Of Fire: 727 rpm Weight (Loaded): 4.09KG Projectile Weight: 4g Muzzle Velocity: 2900 ft/sec Muzzle Energy: 1570 J Binds “use weapon_aug” “buy weapon_aug” Handling Tips The Aug or “Bullpup” as it is also known, is an automatic, CT […] ...read more

The UMP (CS:S)

The Ump M UMP45 Price: $1700 Country Of Origin: German Caliber: .45 ACP Clip Capacity: 25 Rounds Rate Of Fire: 600 rpm Reload Time: 3.483656 seconds Weight (Loaded): 2.27KG Projectile Weight: 15.2g Muzzle Velocity: 1005 ft/sec Muzzle Energy: 625 J Binds “use weapon_ump45” “buy weapon_ump45” Handling Tips In Counter-Strike, the UMP is a dud. Few […] ...read more

The P90 (CS:S)

The P90 ES C90 Price: $2350 Country Of Origin: Belgium Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum Clip Capacity: 50 Rounds Rate Of Fire: 900 rpm Reload Time: 3.390944 seconds Weight (Loaded): 3KG Projectile Weight: 2g Muzzle Velocity: 2345 ft/sec Muzzle Energy: 465 J Binds “use weapon_p90” “buy weapon_p90” Handling Tips The ES C90 or P90 as it […] ...read more

The M249 aka the Para (CS:S)

The m249 aka the Para M249 Price: $5750 Country Of Origin: Belgium Caliber: 5.56 Parabellum Clip Capacity: 100 Rounds Rate Of Fire: 600 rpm Reload Time: 5.720209 seconds Weight (Loaded): 6KG Projectile Weight: 4g Muzzle Velocity: 3000 ft/sec Muzzle Energy: 1600 J Binds “use weapon_m249” “buy weapon_m249” Handling Tips In Counter-Strike Source, the M249, also […] ...read more

The Auto Shotgun (CS:S)

The auto shotgun is very similar to it’s M3 counterpart except that it is fired in full automatic and that it deals less damage per shot than the M3. This gun can be very effective in close range, so much so in-fact that it has been labeled as a “cheap noob” weapon… ...read more

The Machine Pistol (CS:S)

The TMP, or Schmidt Machine Pistol is a weapon found in Counter-Strike Source. Learn how to handle it properly in this guided weapon overview. ...read more

The USP (CS:S)

Learn everything you need to know about the KM USP .45 Tactical Pistol. ...read more

How to win the pistol round

Depending on the rules of your league, the first round of the match will start you with virtually no money. This round is generally referred to as the “pistol round”, as no one can afford real weapons. Although you probably rarely practice it, it can be a deciding factor for your whole team’s cash flow […] ...read more

Grenade Tactics (CS:S)

Grenade Tactics Grenades are one of the most important aspects of CS:S. One Flashbang can kill your whole team or save your whole team; it’s as simple as that. I am going to try and give some handling tips for the Flashbang and HE grenade. For smoke grenades see Achtung’s “A quick guide to smoke […] ...read more

The Knife

The Strider Bowie Knife Specification Strider Bowie Knife Price: N/A (Given free at start of every round) Country Of Origin: USA Blade Components: 1/2″ thick 6AL4V titanium Edge: Press fit Stellite Damage: Low (slash), Stab (Medium), Back-stab (High) Rate Of Attack: Slash .5 seconds, Stab 1.5 seconds Range: Very close Game Weight: > 3.3KG (exact […] ...read more

The Defender aka Galil rifle (CS:S)

The Defender aka Galil Specification IDF Defender (aka Galil) Price: $2000 Country Of Origin: Israel Caliber: .223 Clip Capacity: 35 Rounds Rate Of Fire: 675 rpm Reload Time: 2.964799 seconds Weight (Loaded): 4.35KG Projectile Weight: 4g Muzzle Velocity: 2013 ft/sec Muzzle Energy: 1712 J Binds “use weapon_galil” “buy weapon_galil” Spray Patterns As you can see […] ...read more

The Compact (CS:S)

The P228 Compact Specification P228/228 Compact Price: $600 Country Of Origin: Switzer…/Germany Caliber: .357 SIG Clip Capacity: 13 Rounds Rate Of Fire: N/A Reload Time: 2.736679 Weight (Loaded): 1.03KG Projectile Weight: 8.1g Muzzle Velocity: 1400 ft/sec Muzzle Energy: 600 J Binds “use weapon_p228” “buy weapon_p228” Handling Tips The 228 Compact in Counter-Strike Source is one […] ...read more

The Five-Seven (CS:S)

The Five-Seven Specification ES Five-Seven Price: $750 Country Of Origin: Belgium Caliber: 5.7 X 28MM Clip Capacity: 20 Rounds Rate Of Fire: N/A Reload Time: 3.211378 Weight (Loaded): 0.618KG Projectile Weight: 2g Muzzle Velocity: 2345 ft/sec Muzzle Energy: 465 J Binds “use weapon_fiveseven” “buy weapon_fiveseven” Handling Tips In Counter-Strike Source, the five-seven is the Counter-Terrorist […] ...read more

The Glock 18 (CS: S)

The Glock 18 is a extremely diverse weapon that can be very effective if used correctly. Along with weapon specifications you will find general handling tips here. ...read more

The M3 Shotgun (CS:S)

The m3 is a extremely diverse weapon that can be very effective if used correctly. Along with weapon specifications you will find general handling tips here. ...read more

The Dual Elites (CS:S)

The Dual Elites is an extremely diverse weapon(s) that can be very effective if used correctly. Along with weapon specifications you will find general handling tips here. ...read more

The MP5 Submachine Gun (CS:S)

MP5 Specification Price: $1500 Country of Origin: Germany Caliber: 9mm Parabellum Clip Capacity: 30 rounds Rate of Fire: 800 rpm Reload Time: 3.068887 seconds Weight(LOADED): 3.66kg Projectile Weight: 8 grams Muzzle Velocity: 1132 feet/second Muzzle Energy: 637 joules Binds â€œuse weapon_mp5â€ â€œbuy weapon_mp5â€ Spray Patterns The patterns below illustrate the main spray pattern formed by […] ...read more

The AK-47 (CS:S)

AK-47 Specifications Price: $2500 Country of Origin: Russia Caliber: 7.62mm NATO Clip Capacity: 30 rounds Rate of Fire: 600 rpm Reload Time: 2.39 seconds Weight(LOADED): 4.79kg Projectile Weight: 7.9 grams Muzzle Velocity: 2329 feet/second Muzzle Energy: 1992 joules Binds “use weapon_ak47” “buy weapon_ak47” Spray Patterns The patterns below illustrate the main spray pattern formed by […] ...read more

The Desert Eagle (CS:S)

Desert Eagle Specifications Price: $650 Country of Origin: Israel Caliber: .50 Action Express Clip Capacity: 7 rounds Rate of Fire: N/A Reload Time: 2.192816 seconds Weight(LOADED): 1.8kg Projectile Weight: 19.4 grams Muzzle Velocity: 1380 feet/second Muzzle Energy: 1650 joules Binds “use weapon_deagle” “buy weapon_deagle” Handling Tips The Desert Eagle is every AWp’ers best friend, the […] ...read more

The Awp (CS:S)

Awp Specifications Price: $4750 Country of Origin: United Kingdom Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum Clip Capacity: 10 rounds Rate of Fire: N/A Reload Time: 3.659414 seconds Weight(LOADED): 6kg Projectile Weight: 16.2 grams Muzzle Velocity: 3000 feet/second Muzzle Energy: 7.000 joules Binds “use weapon_awp” “buy weapon_awp” Handling Tips See the following articles for detailed handling tips for […] ...read more

The M4A1 Colt Carbine (CS:S)

M4A1 Colt Carbine Specifications Price: $3100 Country of Origin: USA Calibre: 5.56mm NATO Clip Capacity: 30 rounds Rate of Fire: 685 rpm Weight(LOADED): 3.22kg Projectile Weight: 4 grams Muzzle Velocity: 2900 feet/second Muzzle Energy: 1570 joules Binds “use weapon_m4a1” “buy weapon_m4a1” Spray Patterns The pattens below illustrate the 2 main spray patterns formed by the […] ...read more

A quick guide to smoke grenades

Welcome to a Pink Floyd concert Counter-Strike 1.6 and Counter-Strike Source have an incredibly useful, but flawed grenade… the smoke grenade. Smokes are used commonly, and quite obviously, to protect teammates from snipers, or to block enemy sight as you (or your team) advance. There are other applications these little guys can be used for […] ...read more

How to beat an Awp

Ahh, yes… the awp, nearly every game has its own “ultimate sniper rifle” equivalent and they usually have the same basic properties: deadly accurate, long range zoom, instant kills with nearly every bullet, and an explosive “boom” that shakes the walls of the battlefield and makes every opponent second guess exposing his body. Who wouldn’t […] ...read more

Basic intro to flash-bangs

Intro Flash-bangs are the most versatile grenade in Counter-Strike. In a mere second, they have the ability to shift the momentum of a fight to your favor, even against multiple targets. Therefore it’s important to know how to throw them effectively. Lougfang’s beginner video Loufang from Youtube, made a video last year that the did […] ...read more

Efficient Reloading

Efficiency = Success In all forms of competitive gaming, efficiency is a must. Counter-strike is no different. To be successful you need to be efficient, therefore you need to know when to reload your gun. How many times have you ran out of ammo mid fight because you forgot to reload. Contrastingly, how often have […] ...read more

Awping 101 (The Basics)

“The 3 Basic Moves” The AWP is the most feared and hated gun in Counter-strike. Some common complaints cried by players are: â€œItâ€™s cheapâ€, â€œItâ€™s a noob gunâ€, or â€œWhy donâ€™t you use a real gun?â€. All these complaints arise from people who have no clue how to use the awp or are upset that […] ...read more