User blog comment:HanSolo69/John Connor vs. Tom Mason/@comment-5559147-20141114170526/@comment-5559147-20141115003600

All right here we go, starting with weapons edges.

Close Range

Mark 23 vs Nite Tac - The Mark 23 was purpose designed as an offensive, instead defensive handgun. As such it is heavy and long. Which does help with accuracy when it comes to a round like the .45. Still long and heavy is not generally a good thing for a weapon you mean to lug around and draw as back up. On the other hand the Nite Tac runs a double stack magazine in a plat form that wasn't designed for it. Though it does have the edge in capacity. With pros and cons on both sides. I'm inclined to say. EDGE: Even

Mid Range

M26 Mass vs Sawed Off - This is one of those comparison that seem like it ought to favor the M26. It being the more modern weapon, purpose designed for combat. That said the M26 used by Connor was either mounted to his HK416 or used with out a grip or stock. In this case he doesn't have his HK416 so I assume he is using the M26 un-mounted. So the double barrell is actually go to be the more managable weapon with the better grip/handle. It being lighter and shorter, is also going to be the more maneuverable. It also fires faster and has the better spread/fire power if both barrells are fired at the same time. Its also worth mentioning that with fewer moving parts and less complicated operation/feed system the side by side is likely the more reliable/durable weapon. Remember the entirety of one of its barrels/feeds/firing mechanism etc can go down and it can still function as a fire arm. Some thing that can not be said for the M26. So having the more managable, powerfull, reliable, and faster firing weapon. EDGE: Mason

Long Range

HK416 vs AKM - I'm going to keep the short the HK416 has been wracked with feed issues and its high bred firing system causes considerable wera and tear on it internal components. A weapon that doesn't feed well and beats itself up is never good, but even worse when the user is operating in a post apocalyptic environment and fighting often with reletively limited resources. The AKM doesn't suffer the above issues. It also fires the more powerful round so. EDGE: Mason

Explosive

M203PI vs RPG-7 - The 203 used by Connor had no stock and was not mounted to a rifle. Which means it had to be fired like an over sized hand gun. So not only is the RPG going to be more powerful and have the longer range, but in this case it also going to be easier to aim properly. So. EDGE: Mason.

Now to the warriors themselves. Lets get a couple of things out of the way early. At the time of Salvation Connor was not in charge of the Resistence ( at least not until the end ) and while the Resistence cells may have been in contact with each other they were not generally in a position to resupply/help each other any more so then the other units in its Army could resupply/aid the 2nd Mass. So neither of these guys is really in better position in regards to resources/logistics.

Truth is when he led the 2nd Mass in Weavers place ( the times Weaver was down ), not to mention when he was elected President. Mason probably had direct operation control over more people then Connor ever did by the time of Salvation. While still having considerable experience leading small units. Which is the kind of combat important to this scenario, and an area where these two men probably have similar levels of experience.

While I think at this point its fair to say they have similar levels of field experience, though Connor may have a little more. He also clearly had more hands on training. Though being a historian by trade Mason may have a better understanding of the science and history of war. Which might give him a better understanding of the big picture/long game. He also is the more adaptable of the two, think about Connor knew what was coming and how to fight them and is still having a hard time, not to mention is some how not leading the Resistence. Mason on the other hand with no warning and little initial understanding has been key in repeling a much superior invasion force. To do so he has had adapt and improvise often on the fly. Which is may having contributed to him being put in positions of authority and command with out being a prophisized savior with for knowledge of the enemy. At the end of the day the..

DEADLIEST WARRIOR - Is Tom Mason. He is the more adaptable warrior with the more powerful, simple ( easier to use ), and robust arsenal.