Quote Originally Posted by Besimudo
If you wish to draw sensible conclusions ... why not criticise the fact that a guy with a sword can beat a guy with a gun! But then this is pointless also.
A guy with a sword can beat a guy with a gun, depending on the situation. If the guy with the sword is well trained, he can do much more damage much quicker if the two are fighting at close range. True, one gun shot can kill someone, but one stroke from a sword will do a lot more physical damage, as it can cut across the entire body of the opponent. The main advantage of a gun is that: A) It's easy to use, yes, you get better with training, but anyone can blow someone away with a gun (which is why the Colt .45 was nicknamed the "Equalizer") and B) It is a long range weapon. Swords are short range. In close combat, I would much prefer a sword to a gun. Close with a gunman, and you can grab their weapon and render it pretty much useless. Try to do the same thing to a swordman, and you'll wind up missing a few fingers.