User blog comment:Elgb333/Texas Rangers vs North-West Mounted Police/@comment-379205-20141116023026

119's "Canada: Fuck Yeah!" Edges


 * Melee: The Cavalry sabre has a longer reach and is a more effective weapon when used from horseback. Edge: NWMP.


 * Revolvers: The .44 Smith and Wesson had fewer problems than the Enfield, and the Rangers had two. Edge: TR


 * Mid-Range: The Coach Gun had two barrels and was arguable more effective on horseback (though the carbine was also designed for this purpose). The Snider, on the other hand, had a longer range. Edge: Even.


 * Rifle: Han's comments gave the Winchester the edge in terms of ease of use and capacity, however, in my opinion, the will be trumped by the far superior range and stopping power of the Lee-Enfield's spritzer bullet, similar to a modern rifle round. On the other hand, the Winchester used something with more in common with a modern pistol round. Even if their rate of fire is slower on horseback, the NWMP would be familiar with "dragoon" tactics- riding two a strategic location and quickly dismounting and firing. This will allow them to pick off the Rangers with their far superior rifles before the Rangers can hit them with anything in return.


 * Rifles 2: The Sharps takes this for its superior range and accuracy. Edge: Rangers.


 * Tactics: While I give the Rangers a slight edge for clever use of tactics, there is something you must remember about Loon Lake. It was only three battles in the NWMP played a significant role in any way- most of the battles were fought by Canadian Army regulars. Also, it should be noted that the NWMP were up against a more dangerous and organized enemy then the rustlers the Rangers were up against. The Metis under Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont managed to drive off a superior force of Canadian troops at Fish Creek, and their Cree allies managed to defeat a Canadian force IN SPITE of the fact they had a Gatling gun. Still, in terms of tactics themselves, I give a slight edge to the Rangers.


 * X-Factors: I think 100 is a little high for the combat experience for the rangers, personally, I would place it at 88 for the NWMP and 95 maybe for the Rangers. On the other hand, I agree that the Canadians are a trained force.


 * Overall Winner: I'm giving this match to the North West Mounted Police for their longer-distance firepower of the Lee-Enfield rifle, as well as their far greater training. In general, when a more trained adversary meets a less-trained foe, they one with more training wins.