User blog comment:Facetheslayer/Richard Harrow (Boardwalk Empire) v. John Marston (Red Dead Redemption)/@comment-3189283-20160118172900

Lets see shall we

Short Range (Revolvers) 

Going to side with the Colt here. Not so much because of the weapon itself but because Marston is a much more skilled and comfortable handgun user than Harrow.

Edge: John Marston 

Short Range (Pistols)

The M1903 is the bigger and better desgined weapon as it was created for use in active combat whereas the Model 51 is more of a civilian, concealable weapon. That and as previously mentioned Marston is more comfortable with small arms weapons than his opponent.

Edge: John Marston 

Mid Range

Stats wise these two shotguns seem pretty simular but the Browning is semi-automatic as opposed to pump action which means Harrow can spit out his rounds quicker and without that little pause inbetween each one which will be devestating at close ranges'''. '''

Edge: Richard Harrow

Long Range

The Lee-Enfield completely destroys the Krag Jorgensen with it's much greater range (which is further increased by the scope), larger clip and it suits Harrow's sniper style much better than it does Marston's gunslinger approach.

Edge: Richard Harrow 

Melee

The Tomahawk is has a further reach and has a more powerful strike behind it and it can also be used as a throwing weapon which could catch Harrow and his men off guard. The Trench Knife is more versatile sure but Marston is also more physically fit than Harrow and if it comes down to melee combat he'll win out.

Edge: John Marston 

X Factors

Richard Harrow has an average of 80 whereas John Marston has an average of 81.75.

Edge: John Marston 

Final Verdict

In this battle of outlaws, cowboys vs gangsters, I've got to side with the gunslinger here. At a long range there's no question about it Harrow is clearly the superior warrior with his far superior rifle and his greater skill as a sniper will allow him to pick off Marston and his outlaws from a distance. That being said though this battle is inevitably going to end up at mid-close range and in this respect Marston wins out. His shotgun might not be as effective but his superb gunslinging ability with his revolver and pistol will undoubtably catch his opponents off guard and he could kill a couple of them before they have a chance to react and if the battle gets into a melee fight he's the more physically able of the two and should be able to overpower his handicapped opponent and hack him to pieces. His lack of training is a bit worrying but as this is a group battle I'd say his outlaws are better trained and experienced than the gangsters Harrow is bringing. This will be a close one but I'd say John just about nicks the result.

John Marston: 2,600

Richard Harrow: 2,400