User blog comment:Creepyfan80/IRA vs Medellin Cartel/@comment-24180428-20130923212628

Utter noob's "Ireland's Freedom is Pointless without the Coke! Regardless of soda or drug!" edges:

Short range-The Machete has a longer range and great killing surface, however the Machete was not designed as a combat weapon. The KA-BAR was. That combined with the IRA's training...Edge IRA

Medium range-The M1911 can be reloaded faster, has a larger magazine, and muzzle velocity. Edge Cartel

Long range-The Thompson has a more powerful round and has a much larger magazine. Edge IRA

Explosives-The RPG is a much better weapon. The Car Bomb is very situational, and once it blows up it's done. The RPG can be reloaded, and can be used in more scenarios. Edge IRA

Winner-The Irish Republican Army. They bring in the better long range and explosive weapons, which matters more than a sidearm. Also keep in mind that the IRA has training, the Cartel doesn't. Even if the IRA training isn't special forces tier, it still will make them act more on instinct than an inexperienced Cartel gunman.