User blog comment:Deathblade 100/Deadliest Warrior Season 3 Episode 3 Rematch: NKSOF vs US Army Rangers/@comment-3189283-20190504102727

Let's see shall we

Long Range

Not really sure how much use the snipers are going to see considering the battle takes place mostly indoors but regardless the PSL is the better weapon. Range isn't hugely important because of the battle location so the range advantage isn't that important but being a semi-automatic going up against a bolt action means it can fire much quicker.

Edge: North Korean Special Operations Forces

Mid Range

Again range isn't a huge factor given the battlefield so the Type 88-2 doesn't gain much from having double the effective range. What it does have in it's favour however is a higher muzzle velocity, leading to a more powerful shot despite having the smaller round and it's dual magazine types which increase its versatility. Edge: North Korean Special Operations Forces Close Range

The Tokarev will do more damage because of it's higher muzzle velocity and larger round whereas the Beretta's larger magazine and faster rate of fire make it more effective for a prolonged firefight. Given both of these are back-up weapons to the assault rifles I'm going to call it even as the specific advantages of either depends very much on what the situation is if they're forced to use them.

Edge: Even

Hand to Hand

If you're forced into hand to hand at any point the idea is to do as much damage as quickly as possible and in that regards SOCP is much better. Hapkido and Taekwondo are still solid martial arts to learn but they focus more on flashy and technique based combat styles whereas SOCP focuses purely on quick and simple moves which allow you get your weapon back as soon as possible, which is ultimately a better aim than trying to take the opponent down with your fists.

Edge: US Army Rangers

Explosives

The PMD is big and bulky and requires pressure in order to detonate which is a less effective system than the remote controlled Claymore. It also has a pathetically smaller blast radius which is an almost instant loss when it comes to explosives.

Edge: US Army Rangers

Final Verdict 

Despite winning the all important firearms advantages the NKSOF is utterly lacking in actual experience, training and tactical ability. This is down to them purely operating inside of North Korea with the occasional operation in South Korea and also being mostly a show of force from the hermit kingdom rather than an actual effective special forces. The rangers meanwhile have fought all over the world, in dozens of conflicts and so have the knowhow and relevent combat experience to suit this type of battle. They're ultimately the better special forces and no amount of insane devotion and throwing you're injured squad mates under the bus can make up for proper training and experience.

US Army Rangers: 3,500

North Korean Special Operations Forces: 1,500