DexertoYou wouldn’t expect too much from a starter gun, yet the CAR-15 is actually among the best assault rifles in Delta Force if you use the best build possible.
Most players beginning their journey will use the CAR-15 sooner or later. It is the classic AR of this game and the very first weapon you get access to. Given this, it’s important that you make the most of it to avoid being stuck with a rotten loadout while you work toward unlocking other guns.
To help you out, we’ve put together this meta CAR-15 that features the best build possible, as well as the import code that you can use to add it to your loadout and give it a try in your next game.
Best CAR-15 Delta Force build
Use code 6G7JO700D619NA5KCH3PT to import the following CAR-15 build that offers a well-balanced loadout focused on maximizing control while keeping it feeling snappy and responsive:
- Muzzle: Bastion Horizontal Compensator
- Barrel: AR Gabriel Long Barrel Combo
- Left, Right, and Upper Rail: KC Hound Handguard Panel
- Left, Right, Upper Patch: KC Hound Handguard Panel
- Optic: Panoramic Red Dot Sight
- Foregrip: x25U Angled Combat Grip
- Mag Mount: Badger Small Mag Assist (Black)
- Mag: M4 45 Round Extended Mag
- Rear Grip: AR Heavy Tower Grip
- Grip Mount: Stable Grip Base
- Stock: Shadow Buffer Tube Stock
Just like any other assault rifle in Delta Force, the CAR-15 is at its best when you improve control but the latest build pushes range, stability, and mobility without making it sluggish.
The AR Gabriel Long Barrel Combo is the star here, adding 5 meters to your range, boosting muzzle velocity from 550 to 576 m/s, and improving control and stability. Pair that with the Bashin Horizontal Compensator to tame horizontal drift and the X25 Angled Combat Grip for vertical and horizontal recoil control.
For extra stability, slap six KC Hound Handguard Panels across the side and top rails. Stability in Delta Force scales best with the first few points, so this setup makes the rifle feel locked-in even during long bursts. A 45-Round Extended Mag ensures you’re not reloading mid-fight, and a Mag Assist offsets a bit of the handling penalty.
On optics, the Panoramic Red Dot Sight offers the widest, cleanest view, but it’s personal preference swap to whatever suits your style. For the rear grip, the AR Heavy Tower Grip with a Stable Grip Base bumps stability even further, and the Shadow Buffer Tube stock massively increases ADS movement speed. The end result is a rifle that lets you strafe and dodge shots while keeping your aim steady.
Calibration finishes the job: lower barrel weight and length for faster ADS and movement speed, max foregrip placement for control, and minimum thickness for faster aim. Rear grip and stock settings push control higher while keeping ADS responsive. The result is a weapon with almost no horizontal recoil, easy vertical control, and ADS speed competitive with the fastest ARs.
CAR-15 pros and cons
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Reasonably competitive TTK | Damage can feel lackluster up close |
| Low recoil | Fairly slow fire rate |
| Great handling for an assault rifle | Doesn’t excel in any particular area |
| Extremely well-rounded | Can be frustrating to level up early on |
Where is the CAR-15 in the Delta Force meta?
DexertoThe CAR-15 is the most used weapon in Delta Force, with it leading the meta. This versatile weapon is essentially this game’s generic assault rifle that is versatile but doesn’t excel in any particular area. Naturally, this means players of varying skill levels and playstyles can all use it to great effect, hence its popularity.
In saying that, it’s not necessarily the best gun, with its lower fire rate and mediocre damage leaving it outgunned in a lot of situations. The CAR-15 is especially difficult to use on smaller maps where more or less every competent SMG dominates it.
Even so, this is still objectively a strong weapon that is among the best options in Delta Force. It makes up for its lower damage by having next to no recoil, great handling, and being the most well-rounded gun in the entire game. If you want a reliable option that will rarely ever let you down, the CAR-15 is never going to be a bad choice.
How to unlock the CAR-15
The CAR-15 is one of the starter weapons in Delta Force, so you will already have it unlocked immediately on all four classes. There is no extra work needed, and you can jump right into the action and try it out.
Best CAR-15 alternative in Delta Force
The QBZ95-1 performs very similarly to the CAR-15, with both being slower-firing weapons that offer a great balance of handling and mobility. However, a key area where the former wins is range, with the QBZ95-1 being the more effective option in long-range gunfights.
