User blog comment:Deathblade 100/Season 1 Finale: Gareth vs Joe/@comment-26150944-20141130072831

TheWetWaffle's "Claim Terminated" Edges

Long Range: The Mosin is a WWII classic but stands no chance compared to a modern, robust battle rifle like the Mk 14. The Mk 14 has the faster reload, shoots faster (bolt action < semi auto), has a scope, and is in the hands of warriors with better logistics since the Terminants stockpile their ammo and such compared to the Claimers who rely on looting.

Edge: Gareth

Mid Range: The Type-56 is a really decent clone of the AK-47 but still retains the main flaws the AK had, mainly being accuracy, range, and weight. The Type-56 is certainly reliable in this PA battle like this compared to the jam prone M16A1 but jamming aside I'm still leaning towards the M16. It's more accurate, lighter, and again logistics play a major role in this fight since as time goes on and supplies dwindle Joe's going to have some issues with ammo usage.

Edge: Gareth

Close Range: Ah, the classic Beretta 92 vs. M1911 comparison that simply shouldn't be like the M16 vs. AK. The .45 ACP of the SW1911 is certainly going to leave some nasty wounds in the Terminants but with Joe's dwindling logistics he'll really need those shots to count. Meanwhile Gareth is a bit more free to spray with his Beretta with it's larger magazine size and his better logistics.

Edge: Gareth

Melee: Gareth's Kitchen Knife is a nasty improvised melee weapon but compared to a tried and true knife like the Hunting Knife it doesn't really stand a chance. The Hunting Knife is sharper and will cover a larger surface area, meaning deeper and thicker wounds.

Edge: Joe

Overall: This battle boils down to one main point really: logistics. Joe relies way too much on looting and marauding other survivors which is an unreliable way of getting a few bullets. Meanwhile Gareth's men are able to stockpile and gather their weapons and have more ammo for having their supplies like so. Despite your questionable X Factors Gareth has this in the bag thanks to his way better weapons. His weapons have more ammo with better accuracy and have longer ranges, meaning the Terminants can pick off the Claimers from a distance while they're trying to pick them off with less accurate weaponry. Joe is certainly brutal and is a twisted motherfucker but is overconfident in his abilities and is too cocky with his prey which lead to his demise.

Overall: Gareth