User blog comment:BattleGames1/BattleGames1's Season of War Episode 4 - Irish Republican Army vs Russian Mafia/@comment-5465602-20150220022037

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Melee: IRA. The Hunting Knife, like just about everyone else has said, is not truly a weapon, and going up against up a KA-BAR in the hands of a better trained fighter? Not even a close contest.

Close-Range: IRA. I've always like the Hi-Power, mainly due to that 13-round magazine when compared to most pistol mag sizes of the time. Anyway, the Browning easily stomps the Makarov, because 7 more rounds that are bigger and traveling at a slightly faster velocity is a fantastic advantage to have.

Mid-Range: IRA. The weapons are largely identical, but the MP's faster fire rate enables it to trump its faster counterpart.

Long-Range: IRA. Damn, this ain't even close weapons-wise. The AR might have lost on good old Deadliest Warrior, but here, it trumps the AK thanks to superior fire rate, range, and accuracy.

Sniper Rifles: Russian Mafia. The Barret is a seriously OP gun, but in the grand-scale of things, that's a bit of a hindrance. Its size makes it hard to stay on the move, a major no-no for any sniper, and enables the Russian sniper to easily pop you one. Sometimes, power ain't everything.

Explosives: Russian Mafia. The RGD-5 may not be as devastating, but its a little more predictable and easier to use, meaning the Russians might not blow themselves up trying to use it.

Special: IRA. Hear me out. The RPG may be the deadlier weapon with the bigger bang, but in this environment, it's as good as useless. Anyone firing it will easily be spotted and then immediately gunned down by people keeping an eye out, and its unlikely the RPG man will get a second shot in. The flamethrower may be bulky, but a smart man can easily watch for foes and torch anyone who gets too close. Also, listening to your allies burn to your death is never good to hear.

Deadliest Warrior: IRA. The IRA are simply the superior warriors in every regard here. They've got better weapons, better training and experience, and most importantly, a cause worth fighting for. The IRA men are willing to lay down their lives for the cause, and are united for the idea of a free Ireland. A bunch of Russian thugs could never hold that loyalty and teamwork in a firefight. Score: 700-'300