Thread:Rikoswind29/@comment-24664052-20150225051549/@comment-24664052-20150226010156

I thought of the HLF has the edge in this simulation actually, with the Desert Eagle and the Stoner 63. I never thought of the reliability problem since the Stoner 63 was used in Vietnam and liked by the Navy SEALS, while I have no doubt that the AKM is a legendary weapon, because if it is not, then Mikhail Kalashnikov won't be known as a legendary gun engineer, and the Spetsnaz will prefer the AK-74 over the AK-47 and AKM (the opposite is true)

And I have come to realize that the weapons represent what is the forte of the two factions: HLF focuses on firepower and destruction, while the MSLA relies on subterfuge. And also, in all we know about the HLF, they had only warred on the Demon Realm, and FG focuses on big battles and take out the Demon Realm with superior firepower. On the other hand, if you read Biocaster777's fan fics, the MSLA's enemy is the Order, but this time their technology is advanced, yet it also focuses on MORE firepower, like the HLF does. Because of this, the MSLA has gone more experienced on battling organized armies with superior firepower and know how to deal with them. The Demon Realm never attempted any sort of guerrilla warfare (and at least on the HLF-controlled RPs they do not have known war) so I doubt the HLF will have enough experience to deal with insurgencies.

Even with the all-loving United States giving gifts and spreading love in Afghanistan and Iraq, many people are still opposed by their presence, what about a xenophobic genocidal military organization?

Next time, I'll tell you why I thought (at least on first time, but now, I'm not sure anymore) the HLF will win. I'll also aks Biocaster about the spear gun and if you have more questions, leave a message on his message wall or forward it though me.

ADDITION: I'm divided between AKM and Stoner 63, but in the meantime, I'm giving my edge to the Desert Eagle for its power and range. You're right about that it might break its user's arm, but recruits should be physically fit and strong when they enter the army. Soldiers are trained to endure hardships on the battlefield, and the HLF is no exception. The Desert Eagle's round is also larger than the Makarov's, providing for more damage. So the overwhelming power is worth it if you can kill your target from afar while the Makarov, it may be lighter, but you need to close in to the enemy so it's effective, and that opens you to further risk.

I agree with the reliability issues though. On a Yahoo! Answers topic "Which Pistol is better, Makarov Pistol or Desert Eagle?", almost all of the people root for the Makarov for their simplicity and reliability. The Desert Eagle, however, receives almost no love because of the flaws you said.

ADDITION 2: Edge no longer given to Desert Eagle. For most people, it would like be comparing apples to oranges as they said. Depending on the circumstances such as terrain and tactics, the Eagle may outrange and outgun the Makarov, but the Makarov pistol is more simple, easier to handle and reliable. I say it's even.