User blog comment:Killermoves/Billy the Kid vs Henry Lightfoot/@comment-39845974-20191029232635

Bowie knife vs Improvised weapons: While I'm not saying that the Improvised weapons aren't at least somewhat effective, when compared to a bladed weapon like the bowie knife they really fall short. While they could distract an enemy and even do some nasty bludeoning damage, the bowie knife can do some insane damage on both the cut and thrust. So in the end I'll have ot give the Advantage to the Bowie knife. Edge: The Kid.

Colt Peacemaker vs Webley Mk II: This one is a little tricky. The Peacemaker fires a more punchy impactful round and has a greater muzzle velocity, the Webley had a much greater rate of fire and loading speed. While both advantages are noticable, to me its quite clear who takes it. While the Peacemaker will do more damage, that really doesn't matter when consider that a shot from either could easily kill somebody. On the other hand, if you can shoot more rounds faster and can reload faster, then that really gives a big bonus. Edge: Lightfoot.

Coach gun vs Double barrel shotgun: Both of these weapons ae very similar. Both have the same magazine capacity and both fire 12 gauge shells. But where they differ is the areas of range vs spread. The Double barrel in its standard form has a greater effective aiming range. The Couch gun is itself more suited for closer combat, having a greater spread at short ranges. Both weapons will very in effectiveness depending on range. At farther distances, the standard shotgun will be more effective. But once you close it the coach gun will become way more effective. I personally can't choose which is better between the two, so I'm say this is a tie. Edge: Draw.

Winchester 1873 vs Lee Metford carbine: When looking at the 2 guns, they both have their own advantages. The Winchester has a faster rate of fire and a larger magazine. The Lee-Metford has a long range and is more accurate in trained hands. But were things start to skew is when you start to think about both the setting and the hands wielding these weapons. Other then Henry, the Peaky blinders wouldn't be trained or skill in using bolt action rifles. Also when considering the fact that the range wouldn't be much of a factor, since the battle will be in a small canadian town at fairly close range (At least within 100 yards) the greater range doesn't help all that much. But when considering the fact that Billy and the Regulators would have all been able to use the Winchester and that the level gun could fire more rounds at a faster rate, the scales are generally more even. So it really goes down to this, do you want a more accurate shorts or the ability to fire off more shots much faster. In my mind while the Metfort is a better gun over all, it is not quite as optimal in this scenario. Edge: The Kid.

X-factors:

In terms of X-factors, there are some things to consider. The Peaky blinders and Lightfoot are certainly more brutal between the two groups, but all in all that doesn't give them a very large advantage when considering the fact that Billy and the regulators seemed to have no qualms about taking human life. While Henry himself had some military training, this is generally evened out by the fact the Billy and his squad were themselves much a more experienced in gun fights and combat. But were things really start to favor Billy is his leadership abilities. While there is no evidence of Henry being a bad leader, He's not noted as being anything special. Billy on the other hand was know for his cool charisma and charm, being able to in several situations lead his own men into nearly no win scenarios and getting out alive. So in terms of X factors, Billy and the Regulators take the cake.

Winner:

While in all forms of reality this is going to be a tough fight, I feel that the outcome is fairly clear. While the Peaky blinders were a tough gang and were damned impressive for their time, they just don't have the metal to win out here. They are going up against guys, all of which can use more weapons more effectivly, on terrain they are not used to fighting in. And when looking at the 2 groups track records, the Peaky blinders didn't go into fights like this. They were a street gang who primarily were suited to doing quick and brutal hit and runs and then blending in with to the crowds of Birmingham. On the other hand Billy and the Regulators were fairly experienced in fire fights with other groups off people, a good example being the battle at the McSween house. This is made even more unfair for the Blinders when considering the fact that they Regulators are coming into this fight with a better, more cool headed and charimatic leader.

So in the end, while this would be one hell of a fight, I have to give win to Billy and the Regulators. Winner: Billy the Kid.