User blog comment:Elgb333/SAS vs USMC: The Rematch/@comment-35680048-20190116150710

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Knives: Both of these knives of lean-mean, and sexy stabbing machines. The KA-BAR has a clip point and the Fairbairn-Sykes has a double-edged blade. They aren't different enough for one to be more effective than the other. But then I look at the rest of the weapon, and start looking at the handles, where I think the KA-BAR barely ekes out a win. The Fairbairn( and this may just be the perspective from the photo the author uses), seems to have such a long handle that it would be harder to wield.Slightest of edges: USMC

Main: The C8 Carbine seems to be a worse off version of the M4 here. Very similar design, but less overall range (although that's not extremely important here) and  a completely unimportant muzzle velocity and RPM advantage. The M4 is the premier assault rifle in the US Military, and this almost carbon copy is just a little bit worse. Edge:  USMC

Pistol: I'm going to give this to the P226, if only slightly. I don't really care about the muzzle velocity here, as these pistols have almost identical ammo. But P226 has the option of carrying at least three more rounds in the chamber. With automatic weapons, this isn't a big deal, but if this battle comes to a pistol duel, every round counts and having an extra three means you can lay down fire for a longer time.Edge: SAS

Sniper: Straight to the SR-25 for literally having twice the capacity of the L96 and something the author didn't mention which is critical, the SR-25 is a Semi-auto sniper while the L96 still relies on a bolt-action system, making it a much cleaner and faster shot. When you don't have to pause and possibly mess up your sight line by using a bolt, it makes your life as a sniper a hell of a lot easier.Edge: USMC

LMG: In regards to LMG's this once again is basically the same weapon, but this time, I see them as having different uses. The Minimi, is more of your close-up kind of deal, having the clear advantage in RPM, and having a variety of magazines at it's disposal. The SAW is much more suited for longer range enagement, with a massive advantage in range. Range is a nice advantage to have, but it's not right for the setting. They will be surrounded by jungle, limiting sight lines and making range superiority almost pointless here. I'm giving this to the Minimi for it's versatility, and it's faster rate of fire.Edge: SAS

Grenade: Both of these grenades are designed for a different purpose. The L109A1 is a high explosive grenade, and is better suited for an offensive role. The M67 is a fragmentation grenade, designed obviously to fragment after explosion. And some may disagree, but here I think it's better suited for a defensive role with it's fragments being able to hit multiple opponents and discourage attackers.Both have different purposes, both do them well, and they're similar enough to be considered even. Edge: Even

X-factors: This is where it gets really interesting, since there is a lot to be taken into account here. For training, I will be using effective each group's training is for this situation and this situation only. And as it literally states in the X-factor itself, SAS is better trained for this operation, receiving jungle training themselves. That's not to say that USMC training isn't good, it's absolutely some of the best the world has to offer, but the SAS's is just better for this situation. It is hellish, and will be a large asset to them here.As for missions, it's easy to see that again, the SAS reigns supreme. It's not surpising either, since they're a special forces group vs a standard military branch. They have a variety of different types of operations. Direct combat, stealth operations, counter-insurgency, you name it, SAS has probably done it. The Marines have MARSOC and units like that, but they can't really compare to the extensive operations of the SAS. I'm not overly concerned about experience, as if my opinion on missions is any indication. In a jungle, 15v15 battle on a small island, the SAS are in their element, and the USMC aren't experienced or trained  heavily in this type of combat so experience isn't a huge deal here. And let's not forget that the SAS isn't a new kid on the block either, being around for at least half a century. Logistics is where the Brits fail here however. Yeah as the author has pointed out, Britain is behind in this field and has some pretty outdated weaponry. And they're up against the USMC, who may get funded last compared to the other branches, but are still getting supplied and funded by one the biggest if not the biggest military superpowers in the world. Even with their faults in logistics and experience though, I still give the edge to the SAS with flying colors. Better training, better (not neccessarily more) experience, and are more suited for this engagement.

Overall: Even with some outdated weaponry here, i'm giving this battle to the '''Special Air Service/SAS. '''I really shouldn't be surprised here as this matchup is literally a special forces group in their element vs highly trained but still standard military branch. Let's start with weaponry which to me is actually very close. I may have given more edges to the USMC, but that doesn't make the SAS weaponry bad. On the contrary, their weaponry is quite good, if not a little outdated, it's just that the USMC's are just slightly better. And the SAS have their own advantage too, such as the P226, which will provide more ammo

TBF