If you want to reduce recoil without cheating:

Inside your autoexec.cfg or userconfig.cfg , you can bind a key to toggle a script that continuously subtracts mouse movement while firing.

This article is for educational and informational purposes only. Manipulating game files or using third-party software to gain an unfair advantage (cheating) in online multiplayer games violates the Terms of Service of most platforms and can result in permanent bans. The "no recoil" concept discussed below refers primarily to console commands available in the original Counter-Strike 1.6 for local/server-side practice, not for malicious use on public competitive servers.

: To counter the vertical rise, you must slowly drag your mouse down toward the enemy’s feet as you continue to fire. Adopt the Firing Styles of Pros

Mastering Your Aim: The Ultimate Guide to Counter-Strike 1.6 No Recoil Commands and Settings

// AK - COLT No Recoil ( SIMULACION ) bind DEL "NRON;bind Del NROFF" alias +reak "cl_pitchspeed 3.9; cl_yawspeed 0.7; +attack; +lookdown; +right" alias -reak "cl_pitchspeed 300; cl_yawspeed 250; -attack; -lookdown; -right" alias NRON "bind mouse1 +reak;Echo .:: NO RECOIL ON =) ::." alias NROFF "bind Mouse1 +attack;Echo .:: NO RECOIL OFF ! ::."

Your connection to the server dramatically affects how your shots register. Improper rates can make it feel like your gun has more recoil or that your bullets are disappearing. Optimal settings for modern connections are:

The first 2–3 bullets of an AK-47 burst fly completely straight. After the 4th bullet, the gun kicks violently upward and then sways from left to right in a shape resembling a capital "T".

Or sometimes:

At medium distances, pull down slightly on your mouse while firing short bursts. The first two bullets of the AK-47 and M4A1 fly almost perfectly straight.

The most common "script" used to simulate no recoil is actually a command that reduces the visual kickback of the weapon. This does not change where the bullets go, but it stops the screen from shaking violently, making it easier for the player to control the mouse manually.