XM1014 | Slipstream

Origin Story

The XM1014 Slipstream, introduced on August 19, 2016, as part of The Gamma 2 Collection, features smoky greys and vibrant blues in a custom painted hydrographic finish. Its design evokes a sense of fluid motion across the shotgun's body. This skin is recognized as an affordable, mid-tier option for the XM1014, making it a popular choice for players seeking a visually distinct shotgun without a premium price tag.

Drop Chance

XM1014 | Slipstream is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Gamma 2 Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the Gamma 2 Case (about 1 in 88). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.5. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($1.05): The smoky greys and vibrant blues are most saturated, with the hydrographic pattern appearing continuous and free of edge wear.
• Minimal Wear ($0.53): The overall appearance remains very close to Factory New, with only minor scuffing or micro-scratches possibly visible on the barrel tip or receiver corners.
• Field-Tested ($0.36): More noticeable edge wear appears on the barrel, magazine tube, and high-contact parts of the receiver, causing the pattern to show some chipping.
• Well-Worn ($0.35): The hydrographic film shows significant chipping on many edges and surfaces, with broader wear patches interrupting the blue streaks, though the pattern remains clear.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.37): Substantial edge wear and patchy coverage are evident, with larger bare-metal regions on the barrel and receiver, and more fragmented blue segments.

Model

Slipstream uses the legacy XM1014 model, introduced with Double Exposure on August 19, 2016. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The XM1014 | Slipstream is primarily acquired by opening the Gamma 2 Case. As a Mil-Spec rarity skin, it can also be obtained through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Gamma 2 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can find it on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

XM1014 | Slipstream ranges from $0.37 (Battle-Scarred) to $1.05 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.36. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $0.41. The all-time median is $0.09. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Hydrographic: It has been custom painted with smoky greys and vibrant blues. The dominant colors are medium to dark greys and blacks, accented by vibrant cyan and blue streaks. In first-person view, the receiver and forward handguard, with their blue and grey "slipstream" streaks, are the most prominent elements.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.50 / 5
Votes: 1

Sticker Compatibility

The vibrant blue accents and smoky grey base of the XM1014 | Slipstream offer good compatibility with blue or cyan holographic stickers, as well as black, grey, or monochrome designs. The receiver and rear portion of the weapon are the most visible sticker areas in first-person view. No widely recognized or named sticker crafts are documented for this skin.