User blog comment:Tybaltcapulet/Deadliest Warrior Rematch: SWAT vs GSG-9/@comment-35617681-20190303042748

Kriller99's "We are the Law!" Edges:

Melee: Easy choice here. Even if the SWAT members used the baton aggressively with intent to kill, the GSG-9 is wearing enough armor to prevent anything happening to them. Edge, Glock knife.

Pistol: While I personally love the .45 round, in a firefight, the handgun with the larger clip size is gonna dominate. Edge, H&K VP9.

SMG: I'm not sure how rate of fire can affect a fight (I know that getting your bullets out faster will mean a better muzzle velocity, but what I'm a bit confused about is how it makes that much of a difference. After all, either way you're hitting your target). That said, I've heard more people praise the MP5 than the UMP, so I'll be voting with the majority and giving the edge to the GSG-9. Again, not an expert on this, just giving my two cents.

Assault Rifle: These two rifles are very similar (which makes sense, given that the H&K 416 uses some design choices of the M16 system), but the M4 has a greater range by about 200 meters, and while neither combatant is gonna be sniping with these rifles, that small advantage gives SWAT the edge in my eyes. In addition, as pointed out by Wassboss, the M4 has two more firing options.

Shotgun: For once, I feel like deadliest warrior got something right. While pump action means that you'll pick your shots carefully, the semi-auto feature of the Benelli gives SWAT the shorter time needed to fire a second time. Also, the Benelli has the greater range of the two shotguns.

Sniper Rifle: Both are bolt action, have a magazine of 5 rounds, and likely have the same range. It'll ultimately depend on who fires first and who's the better marksman. even

Special: I give a slight edge to GSG-9 for the stun grenade. Sure, you can't shock your opponent if they get back up, but I get the feeling that the stun grenade will leave you immobilized for a bit longer than the taser. It also probably has a greater range of effect (The taser will only effect whomever is in front of the user)

Deadliest Warrior: GSG-9. I actually can kinda see what Deadliest warrior was trying to do here. The SWAT they used in the simulation run on the show probably were the ones that specialized in the areas that GSG-9 handled (counterterrorism). However, I agree that the GSG-9 likely have more training per person, whereas I get the feeling with SWAT that their members have varied amounts between each one of them (enough that they're qualified for their jobs, it's just that GSG-9 likely has a stricter requirement to join). Also, while it's possible the SWAT officers could be ordered to kill a criminal on sight, they're nowhere near as extreme as the German paramilitary forces, who likely face more consistently dangerous foes.