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Suggestion Title: Anaconda for officers replaced
Suggestion Description: It’s pretty silly that every officer in the PD has access to a .44 magnum revolver. The damage output offered by this weapon is immense. Whilst it forces officers to conserve ammo, place shots well, and engage from a distance, this is essentially a pocket sniper for cops. The damage output of .44 magnum is immense on an unarmoured target. 99.99% of the time an officer will be intentionally firing upon unarmoured targets (key word being intentional, crossfire amongst cops is at an all time high) So the armour damage benefit .44 has is unnecessary.
I agree with the idea of giving cops revolvers, But .44 magnum being the bare minimum starting point is crazy given that .44 magnum is the 3rd most powerful handgun cartridge on the server, and it doesn’t really fall far behind the alternatives.
Then we look at the other end of the spectrum, where corporals receive the SW Model 19. The model 19 is a far more realistic police weapon for all officers. The SW model 19 was actually often used by officers with .38 special ammunition.
The Colt Python also stands out as a brilliant choice for officers ranked officer.
I feel as though due to its raw power, .44 magnum should be a benefit only received by Supervisors, this incentivises ranking up with another perk and limits the deployment of .44 magnum.
Just some stats about .44 magnum:
- It does more per shot damage than most rifles.
- If I recall correctly, it can sometimes 1 shot body at close range. It can also technically 1 shot with a quick bleed out time.
- In terms of spread and drop, it’s a pocket M24.
Benefits of .357 magnum include:
- Good all round range performance, so it replacing the anaconda in its current state wouldnt change ease of use.
- Has less recoil allowing more skilled users to hit follow up shots without much effort.
- In terms of balance, it does less damage. For a gun that is free and accessible for as long as you don’t break policies with it, this is a pretty desirable trait to have.
- In terms of skill, anyone good with the anaconda will still be skilled with the Colt Python, probably more so.
- Less penetration = less crossfire potential and less damage taken from crossfire incidents.
To imitate the revolvers used in police service, I suggest:
In terms of the Model 19:
- Replacing the Colt Anaconda with the Smith and Wesson model 19.
- Acquiring the rank of Corporal should grant the Colt Python instead of the Model 19.
Alternatively:
- Replace the Anaconda with the Colt Python. (My personal preference in general as the Python is a slept on gun, especially in the PD).
Why should this be added?:
- Realistic option.
- More user friendly technically.
- Officers who are skilled in revolvers wouldn’t be hit by this too hard.
- Incentivises ranking up.
- Less penetration damage means less crossfire potential.
- QoL for people who are stuck inside projex in a shootout
- The whole PD stops playing Clint Eastwood.
What negatives could this have?:
- PLPD pistol sniper nerf?
- Less powerful weapon for new officers.
- Civ get big magnum, why cop get small magnum (also civ aK and grenade)
Suggestion Description: It’s pretty silly that every officer in the PD has access to a .44 magnum revolver. The damage output offered by this weapon is immense. Whilst it forces officers to conserve ammo, place shots well, and engage from a distance, this is essentially a pocket sniper for cops. The damage output of .44 magnum is immense on an unarmoured target. 99.99% of the time an officer will be intentionally firing upon unarmoured targets (key word being intentional, crossfire amongst cops is at an all time high) So the armour damage benefit .44 has is unnecessary.
I agree with the idea of giving cops revolvers, But .44 magnum being the bare minimum starting point is crazy given that .44 magnum is the 3rd most powerful handgun cartridge on the server, and it doesn’t really fall far behind the alternatives.
Then we look at the other end of the spectrum, where corporals receive the SW Model 19. The model 19 is a far more realistic police weapon for all officers. The SW model 19 was actually often used by officers with .38 special ammunition.
The Colt Python also stands out as a brilliant choice for officers ranked officer.
I feel as though due to its raw power, .44 magnum should be a benefit only received by Supervisors, this incentivises ranking up with another perk and limits the deployment of .44 magnum.
Just some stats about .44 magnum:
- It does more per shot damage than most rifles.
- If I recall correctly, it can sometimes 1 shot body at close range. It can also technically 1 shot with a quick bleed out time.
- In terms of spread and drop, it’s a pocket M24.
Benefits of .357 magnum include:
- Good all round range performance, so it replacing the anaconda in its current state wouldnt change ease of use.
- Has less recoil allowing more skilled users to hit follow up shots without much effort.
- In terms of balance, it does less damage. For a gun that is free and accessible for as long as you don’t break policies with it, this is a pretty desirable trait to have.
- In terms of skill, anyone good with the anaconda will still be skilled with the Colt Python, probably more so.
- Less penetration = less crossfire potential and less damage taken from crossfire incidents.
To imitate the revolvers used in police service, I suggest:
In terms of the Model 19:
- Replacing the Colt Anaconda with the Smith and Wesson model 19.
- Acquiring the rank of Corporal should grant the Colt Python instead of the Model 19.
Alternatively:
- Replace the Anaconda with the Colt Python. (My personal preference in general as the Python is a slept on gun, especially in the PD).
Why should this be added?:
- Realistic option.
- More user friendly technically.
- Officers who are skilled in revolvers wouldn’t be hit by this too hard.
- Incentivises ranking up.
- Less penetration damage means less crossfire potential.
- QoL for people who are stuck inside projex in a shootout
- The whole PD stops playing Clint Eastwood.
What negatives could this have?:
- PLPD pistol sniper nerf?
- Less powerful weapon for new officers.
- Civ get big magnum, why cop get small magnum (also civ aK and grenade)
