User blog comment:Postapocfan1999/IRA vs FARC/@comment-15756739-20130817202300

Close range: Before I start the comparison, why does the SIG only have a 10+1 capacity? So with that in regard, the differences between these two guns are negligible at best, many differences are user preference. The only knock against the BHP is that it tends to be a bit finicky with ammo. So it is a wash in my opinion. However if you adjust the SIG to it's typical 15+1 magazine is give the SIG the edge.

Mid Range: the Uzi takes this quite handedly. It has longer range, a higher ammo cap and is far lighter. Ballistically the difference between 9mm and .45 acp isn't all that substantial. The Thompson also has a habit if jamming.

Long range: the AR-18 takes this one. It is far more accurate than the AK. Also the short stroke piston system is far more reliable than the ar-15s direct impingement system. The AK has an arguably superior round in terms of what it can do to the human body, however the heavier slower round loses velocity and penetration ability quickly in comparison to the faster and lighter 5.56 maintains trajectory and penetration. In summary the AR-18 is the better rifle

launcher:The javelin has the larger and more accurate rocket. And it can wreck virtually anything the IRA can use as cover. However, while the javelin is man portable it requires a two man team to operate it effectively, also it takes approx 30 seconds to prep the javelin to fire because of the thermal imaging system takes some time to adjust and lock onto a target. This leaves the operator exposed. I'd give this to the RPG-7 because it allows mobility and in a fight in a jungle that makes a difference.

X-factors: Training: both groups are on about equal footing in terms of training. So it is a tie Experience: the FARC take this one. They have been operating longer than the IRA and also the have been doing so in the terrain that the fight is in. Logistics:The FARC also takes this one. The direct support of a country and fighting against people that use many of the same weapons as you. Fanaticism: Equal here. Both groups fought hard for what the believed would free their respective countries.