From:	Big Bunny Rabbit <cyang@*****.UBC.CA>
Subject:	Re: M41
Date:	Sun, 15 Aug 1993 22:29:01 -0700

On Sun, 15 Aug 1993, The Deb Decker wrote:

> Nice idea. One comment on the ammo, though: It's HUGE. Do you realize that
> the clip is a foot and a half long (at least). This is more like a tommy-gun
> than an assault rifle.
>
>
> SMGs are intended to provided high-RoF damage with pistol-sized ammo, which
> is usually between 5.56(.22) to 10mm, sometimes 11mm. The Tommy-gun was about
> .40, which is about 10mm.
>

The 'Tommy Gun' IS chambered for the .45, which is actually around 11mm.
A 45 round magazine doesn't have to be hung vertically either; it could
be parallel to the barrel a la the HK G11.

The only criticism I have about this gun (as designed) is that I don't
think it should be given a gas vent 3; gas vent 2 at the most.
Considering it was designed for the military, they probably want
consistency rather than fiddly bits.
Generally, I think the guns as bought should have low ratings for gas
venting, and if the player wants a higher rating, let him/her take it
to a weapon smith to butcher the thing.

> Maybe if it had fewer bullets or was defined as having a smaller calibre, it
> would make more sense in real life terms. But it's not a glaring error--most
> people probably wouldn't know the difference, much less care about it in play.
>

Yeah, but some of us do. =)



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