You guys have to stop being so butt hurt over these things. They suck. They're recoil is horrendous. They do NOT outclass SMG's at close range. The only thing they might outclass at close range are ARs, LMGs, Snipers, Pistols and other Machine Pistols..but give me one reason why they shouldnt outclass these weapons at close range? Those are all long range weapons.
Machine Pistols are a secondary weapon that are supposed to excel at close range encounters. High firepower in exchange for range. Pistols are the opposite, infinite range in exchange for high firepower. Thats balanced.
Can one FMG9 outgun a P90 or PM9 at close range? Perhaps, because statistically they are very close..but the P90 and PM9 have advantages in clip size, range, damage over range, RoF, attachments, etc. There is also no reason in the world why a single FMG9 shouldnt be able to beat these guns at close range if the player is good enough. Just like a Magnum can beat an AR at long range if someones good enough.
Can two FMG9s outgun a P90 or PM9 at close range? Perhaps, because statistically they are very close except now the FMGs have more firepower and more ammo, yet they still lack accuracy, lack range and lack attachments. Slap rapid fire on the SMGs and now the firepower is on par with the dual FMG's, except the accuracy is better.
Sure the FMG9's only take 3-5 bullets to kill, but due to the fast rate of fire you will spend 10-12 bullets (at least) per enemy. To me that reason alone makes these weapons garbage.
Fast firing weapons are a noobs dream and noobs will continue to believe they have the upper hand with fast firing weapons. Its a misconception. The faster your gun fires the more ammo you're wasting.
Right now the FMG9s are at a point where they are a mediocre secondary weapon for nooby players who cant aim a handgun. They are sub-par yet still worth using. Nerf them anymore then they will be as useless as the shotguns.
