User blog comment:Facetheslayer/Richard Harrow (Boardwalk Empire) v. John Marston (Red Dead Redemption)/@comment-4661256-20160114031349

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''' Close Range: Webley Mk. VI & Remington Model 51 vs. Colt M1892 & FN M1903: ''' When it comes to the revolvers, both are double-action and both have the standard 6-round cylinder. Going off of what Cfp and WS said below me, though, Marston is a phenomenal shot with his six-shooter, so I guess that takes a nominal edge there. With regards to the semi-automatic handguns, the FN Model 1903 edges out over its competition thanks to its longer barrel and overall larger size. The Remington is significantly smaller since it's a pocket pistol, and that will impact its combat efficiency. So, to recap -- Marston's quickdraw gets an edge with revolvers, and his gun's better design gets the edge in semi-auto pistols.

Edge: John Marston

 Mid Range: Browning Auto-5 (right? there's no Auto-6) vs. Winchester M1897:  The Browning Auto-5 has a faster fire rate thanks to its semi-automatic nature, whereas the Winchester has one more round if you add one in the chamber (6 rounds vs. 5 rounds). In my opinion, the faster fire rate wins out here, though, because while Marston will have to pause momentarily to pump his weapon and chamber the next round, Harrow will have been able to fire again. It's a slight difference, but it's enough of an advantage to give Harrow an edge.

Edge: Richard Harrow

 Long Range: M1917 Lee-Enfield vs. Krag Jorgensen:  The Lee-Enfield wins. It has a larger magazine capacity (6 rounds vs. 5 rounds), a longer maximum firing range (5,000 m vs. 900 m) (although the Krag does have a longer effective firing range), and greater accuracy thanks to its scope, which probably evens out the whole range discrepancy.

Edge: Richard Harrow

 Special Weapons: Trench Knife vs. Tomahawk:  This is a close comparison. If it gets down to a bare-knuckle beatdown that trench knife will dominate thanks to the knuckle dusters incorporated into the handle. For sheer versatility, however, the tomahawk's ranged throwing advantages are far superior than mere punching. Because of this, I am inclined to give the edge to the tomahawk.

Edge: John Marston

WINNER: RICHARD HARROW

Harrow's edges at long range and mid range will help him ensure that Marston won't be able to get close in enough to take advantage of his edges in the shorter ranges. The scope on the Lee-Enfield really enables Harrow to dominate from afar, and when you couple this with his significantly superior training and marginally better discipline, Marston will be hard-pressed to close that distance. Even if he does, the Browning Auto-5 will be able to lay down a significant volume of punishing fire to keep Marston suppressed. Yes, Harrow might only have one eye, but he seems to have overcome this handicap significantly and, if anything, worked harder to make up for that disadvantage by being a great shot. Either way, the superior rifle and shotgun, coupled with better X-Factors where it matters most in training and discipline, are what give Harrow the victory in my mind.

P.S. I suggest adding pictures to your blogs to liven them up. It will attract more voters and make it more interesting to look at.