User blog comment:LB&SCR/Sam Houston vs. Simon Bolivar/@comment-5078776-20151006232725

WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! The iconic American firearm manages to beat out it's more advanced opponent. While the Baker rifle competes viciously with an equal power and a shorter range, neither is an important edge when it comes to blackpowder rifles. The Kentucky Rifle's longer range and faster rate of fire gove it an edge- both deliver one helluva punch and nobody's gonna get back up when they're hit, so it's a matter of who can hit the first. The 1816 wins over the Brown Bess for the same reason as the Kentucky rifle did- a faster rate of fire and a further range. While neither is very accurate, the 1816's a faster and likely a more functionally accurate musket. This, combined with the superior range, makes it seal this edge. These two blades are essentially the same, so it's a matter of comparing the men wielding them. In terms of swordsmanship, Bolivar would take this edge. Houston seemed more like someone who led from the front, guns blazing with his fellow Texans. Bolivar's experience as an officer, where a sword would be used more liberally, makes his skill more likely. Throw in the saber's shape akin to cavalry usage, and Bolivar takes the edge. Neither of these weapons are particularly useful in a long, drawn out fight. While the grenade only has a one time usage, the pistol' range is so pathetic that you're probably screwed anyway when you use it. The grenade's explosive potential makes it a lethal tool, but it only has one chance. The pistol, while capable of reloading, is impractical to do so in a tense firefight. Bolivar's average is 69, while Houston's is 66.
 * Rifle: Sam Houston
 * Musket: Sam Houston
 * Melee: Simon Bolivar
 * Cannon: TBA
 * Special: Simon Bolivar
 * X-Factors: Simon Bolivar
 * WINNER: TBA