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indy1919 · May 25, 2012, 07:53 PM

This could be one of those endless threads.. So many different aspects to each gun that is a plus & Minus...

None were Failures, Each has its advantages

I think the bigger issue on the Heavy machine guns is how they were used..

The Germans used their Machine guns to attack with the rest of the squad used to support the gun

The Americans used the foot soldier to attack with the Machine guns to support them..

As someone who has played & stripped both the 1919a4 and the Mg42, When I field strip the the Mg42, I am always dripping blood from a scrap or a cut. There is a lot of sharp edges on that beast .. Never when I strip the 1919a4... The 1919a4 IMHO is a better designed creature.. (Thank you John browning)

On the other hand the quick change barrel on the mg42 is to die for...

Also on an emotional level.. The Mg42 is just beautiful with its futuristic/Art Deco look..

May 25, 2012, 07:53 PM	#3
indy1919 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Posts: 277	This could be one of those endless threads.. So many different aspects to each gun that is a plus & Minus... None were Failures, Each has its advantages I think the bigger issue on the Heavy machine guns is how they were used.. The Germans used their Machine guns to attack with the rest of the squad used to support the gun The Americans used the foot soldier to attack with the Machine guns to support them.. As someone who has played & stripped both the 1919a4 and the Mg42, When I field strip the the Mg42, I am always dripping blood from a scrap or a cut. There is a lot of sharp edges on that beast .. Never when I strip the 1919a4... The 1919a4 IMHO is a better designed creature.. (Thank you John browning) On the other hand the quick change barrel on the mg42 is to die for... Also on an emotional level.. The Mg42 is just beautiful with its futuristic/Art Deco look..