User blog comment:Getbreadifbutter/NEW to CA/@comment-7395018-20130823142304

What Lunar said.

The L96A1 isn't great for long distance sniping like Kill Creek because of its low accuracy. It's good for medium to long for example, Oil Rig.

Trust your gut. Go through the door, don't double think yourself.

Assault Rifles:

M4A1 - It's a low-ish damage, low recoil and cheap Assault Rifle. It's a good gun to start off with.

AK-47 - A high damage Assault Rifle. Very high recoil with spraying.

SCAR-L - A medium recoil, medium damage Assault Rifle. Can be customized.

Sniper Rifles:

L96A1 - Very good beginner Sniper Rifle. Most shots will be a One Hit Kill. Does occasionally tank. Low accuracy for a sniper.

M24 - Cheap Sniper Rifle. 100 accuracy, means so long as you're not moving, the bullet will hit where you aim. Most times will  NOT  be One Hit Kill.

TPG-1 - Once you reach the rank to unlock this Sniper Rifle, take it over any others. Accuracy is much higher than the L96A1's. Faster draw rate. Does have massive damage dropoff long range.

SMGs:

MP5A4 - Cheap, low damage, fast fire rate and high spread.

UZI - Very low damage, cheapest primary in the game, fast fire rate, decent accuracy. Cannot up a scope on it.

P90 - 50 bullets per magazine. High rate of fire. Comes with integrated reflex scope. Slightly higher priced.

Machine Guns:

M60 - Medium Rate of Fire, Medium damage,  VERY  heavy.

MK.48 - High damage, average weight, low rate of fire.

RPK - High-ish damage, decent rate of fire, decent weight.

Shotguns:

R870 - First shotgun you'll likely buy, good damage, good firerate, slow reload.