User blog comment:123chaseyoung/Cowboy vs Leopard Society/@comment-379205-20141213055934

119's "YEE HAW!!!" Edges


 * Melee: The Steel Claws are intimidating, and can be deadly in the hands of the Leopard Society, however, the cowboys were equally skilled with their bowie knives, which were probably slightly longer and definitely of better quality steel. Not to mention the throwing ability of the Bowie. Add this to the versatility of the lasso, which can be used to disarm, trip, bind, strangle, and drag behind a horse, the Cowboys take the edge.


 * Handguns: While some tests rated the .455 Webley as more powerful than the .45 Colt used by the Single Action Army, these results are debated. The .45 Colt is now known to hit with about 450 foot pounds of force, as opposed to about 280 with the Webley. However, one must also take into account the superior rate of fire of the Webley's double action, as well as the faster reload, especially if a speedloader is used (although, let's face it, out in the wilds of Africa, I doubt the Leopard Men had speedloaders). For this reason, however, I give the Leopard Society's Webley a narrow edge.


 * Rifles: The Spencer was one of the first lever-action rifles, but it ultimately was superceded by the Henry and then the Winchester because pulling the lever only chambered the next cartridge, but did not cock the hammer, which must be done separately. The Winchester both chambers and cocks with one motion, increasing rate of fire, and the rifle would be deadly accurate in the hands of a cowboy used to shooting, even on horseback. Edge: Cowboys


 * Specials: The Howdah pistol was designed to be a small, short-range weapon for taking down large game. While the weapon certainly packed a punch against human targets at close range, the spread of the shotgun pellets meant it could be fired from horseback with decent accuracy at ranges up to about 50 meters. The Howdah would be far less accurate at those range. Edge: Cowboys


 * X-Factors: I'll agree that the cowboys were a bit more disciplined, while the Leopards were by far more brutal. In terms of stealth and close combat experience, the Leopard Men take it. After all, they are named for an animal known for hunting by ambush, and like their namesake, this where they excel. However, the Leopard Men seem to prefer killing their victims with their metal claws. The cowboys, on the other hand will have more experience with firearms. Add to this the fact that the cowboys are on horseback, giving them greater mobility, and that gives the Cowboys' the edge.


 * Overall Winner: The Cowboys for their superior firearms and shooting experience, as well as their horses, which will give them greater mobility. The Leopard men will take out a number of men (AT LEAST 4/8), but in the end, the cowboys will be keeping their cattle.