User blog comment:Elgb333/SAS vs USMC: The Rematch/@comment-27043000-20190117070910

Pygmy Hippo's "The Anti TDW" Edges

Melee:The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife is lighter but the Ka-Bar Knife has a deadlier stab due to its clip point and serrated edge along with a better handle. They're both the same length. Edge:USMC

Main:The M4A1 Carbine has a longer range but the C8 Carbine has a higher rate of fire. They tie in caliber, muzzle velocity, and magazine size. Edge:Tie

Pistol:The Sig Sauer P226 has a deadlier round and more ammo but the M9A1 Beretta has a faster muzzle velocity and longer range. Edge:Tie

Sniper:The SR-25 has a longer range, more ammo, and is semi-automatic but the L96A1 has a faster muzzle velocity and larger scope with better features for accuracy. They tie in caliber. Edge:USMC

LMG:The L110A2 Minimi has a faster rate of fire and muzzle velocity but the M249 SAW has a longer range. They tie in caliber and magazine size. Edge:SAS

Grenade:The M67 grenade has the deadlier charge and is lighter but the L109A1 has...literally nothing. Edge:USMC

X-Factors:Training goes to the SAS for their greater variety of skills learned and the huge difference in dropout rates, only 11-14% for the Marines. Missions goes to the SAS again as all of them are special forces and are also used to train other nations unlike the Marines. Experience and Lineage goes to the USMC for being around longer and fighting in more conflicts. Logistics goes to the USMC despite receiving weapons later than other US forces, they still get the best their country has while Britain can't arm their own Service with their country's equipment. Edge:Tie

Final Verdict:I came into this expecting the SAS to crush their opponents but for once, the horrible user's fight WAS right. That doesn't mean that this isn't a much greater blog already but the USMC have better equipment across the board and tie up the X-Factors. While the Special Air Service's LMG will cause brutal damage and their Training better equips them for Missions like this, the United States Marine Corps' better melee option will help at close range, their sniper gives them a huge advantage at long range, and their grenade offers a superior tactical option. Range is a major advantage of them all around and Logistics isn't too bad for them to keep their weapons full of ammo longer than their British foes. Finally superior Experience in more environments means 'Murica wins this squad firefight.

Winner:USMC