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    Call of Duty: Black Ops

    Game » consists of 19 releases. Released Nov 09, 2010

    The seventh installment of the long-running action franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops puts players into the early era of the Cold War (including the Vietnam War) as a member of the United States black operations unit known as the SOG.

    Whats better? - Assault Riffle VS Submachine Gun

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    #1  Edited By Hizang

    And why if you please :)

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    #2  Edited By donutfever

    SMG. But what really matters is Riffle. 

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    #3  Edited By fox01313

    Depends as both are good though if you want something with a longer range the rifle would be the better choice. If in closer quarters & smaller maps the SMG might be better to the spray & pray functionality of that gun. Either way if you have scavenger pro up you should at least not have to worry about running out of ammo esp with the SMG, it's really up to personal choice.

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    #4  Edited By traynrek

    I prefer Assault Rifles.  They are more versatile in that they have a wide array of attachments and are best a medium range, but can still get the job done in close or from a distance.  SMGs have a faster rate of fire, but you trade off some accuracy.  The AKs in both classes are the best IMO.

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    #5  Edited By mikemcn

    AK 74u is really the only reliable SMG and soon it will get patched. Assault Rifles all the way. 

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    #6  Edited By KennyPowers

    Assault rifles.  Commando and Famas have the spray of a SMG with the accuracy at range of a rifle.  M16 and G11 might as well be sniper rifles, they're so accurate and powerful at range.  

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    #7  Edited By laserbolts

    It really depends on what works best for you.   There is no definitive class setup to the game.  I heard the galil assault rifle is supposed to be pretty good so try that out if you want.

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    #8  Edited By uberexplodey

    the AUG is my go-to at the moment...but it really is dependent on your style of play. Practice with both, see what works best.
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    #9  Edited By natetodamax

    AUG with ACOG Scope and Steady Aim is very effective at basically all ranges.

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    #10  Edited By infininja

    I prefer the riffle bat.

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    #11  Edited By mr_moustache

    Depends on the map. Also thread title should be Assault Rifle vs Ak74-u^^ 

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    #12  Edited By Solemn

    Assault Rifle.

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    #13  Edited By mavfan626

    Like people have been say it would depend on the Map but I think it's more about which weapon you feel more conferable with..

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    #14  Edited By l4wd0g

    Depends on the situation. I like the Grail with an extended mag. Much better than an LMG.

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    #15  Edited By gla55jAw
    @mavfan626 said:
    " Like people have been say it would depend on the Map but I think it's more about which weapon you feel more conferable with.. "
    This. I use the AK-74u and the FAMAS depending on the map, situation and what class I have set up. Sub-machine gun if I'm going to be running around a lot and don't need range.
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    #16  Edited By Enigma777

    Knife

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    #17  Edited By Hizang

    Well I played the whole of the first tier multiplayer with an assult riffle, I reccently presitiged for the first time and then decided to do the second tier with SMG, so far, the first SMG is really good and I'm owning matches with that gun. Scavnger, marathon and hand of slight pro.
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    #18  Edited By infininja

    You should try an assault rifle next. It might treat you better than the riffle variant.

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    #19  Edited By ILostR2

    it depends on the map and your style of play. if it's a small map like nuketown or you're more of a runner, then an SMG is good if you like to have more range and camp or hold certain positions then an Assault rifle is your best bet.
     
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    #20  Edited By sopranosfan

    SMG because I like to sneak around corners and kill campers and run around small buildings and hold them and I find SMGs work best for me.  If I am going to sneak around the corner of a larger map I may go with an Assault rifle. 
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    #21  Edited By frontman12

    Assault Rifles, though there are situations where the 74u can still be pretty beastly.  The Famas is entirely too good from the the hip, actually better at close range than many SMGs (this is supposedly their specialty).  I don't have a single class at this point with an SMG, opting for the Galil, Commando, and Famas.

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    #22  Edited By nacnud88

    Assault rifles in most circumstances.  If you like to play aggressively and stick to areas that are not in long lines of sight, then the 74u reigns supreme, but it's the only SMG I would recommend if your going for a good score.  Overall, the assault rifles are better balanced.

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    #23  Edited By KimChi4U

    If you like SMGs but want to switch to an assault rifle that doesn't feel too different from an SMG, go with the famas with sleight of hand perk. I run with a suppressor on smaller maps and a red dot on larger ones. It's not quite as peppy as an SMG, but I never feel under-powered at longer ranges.

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    #24  Edited By OutOfBounds9000

     
    Hrmmm, i think im the only one who goes with the Submachine gun because it has a wide variety of awesome weapons, like the Ak74u and the Spectre, which barely no one uses and that is disappoint.

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    #25  Edited By amir90
    @OutOfBounds9000:  hahahahahahha
     
    ak74u is on top 3 most used weapons.
    On pc, it is still OP
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    #26  Edited By w34ky

    One word.. G11

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    #27  Edited By KillyDarko
    @TRAYNREK said:
    " I prefer Assault Rifles.  They are more versatile in that they have a wide array of attachments and are best a medium range, but can still get the job done in close or from a distance.  SMGs have a faster rate of fire, but you trade off some accuracy.  The AKs in both classes are the best IMO. "
    Yep, this.
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    #28  Edited By infininja
    @KillyDarko said:
    " @TRAYNREK said:
    " I prefer Assault Rifles.  They are more versatile in that they have a wide array of attachments and are best a medium range, but can still get the job done in close or from a distance.  SMGs have a faster rate of fire, but you trade off some accuracy.  The AKs in both classes are the best IMO. "
    Yep, this. "
    Only two of the SMGs fire faster than the assault rifles. They generally have better hipfire accuracy too. 
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    #29  Edited By pweidman

    AK74u with fore end stock grip, and steady aim is hard to match.  The Commando at range is very good but doesn't control as well; neither does the Famas.  LVL 27 and it's pretty much all 74u from there :p.
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    #31  Edited By Halz

    Sniper rifles. 
     
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA 
     
    No, but seriously, AK-74u.

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    #32  Edited By Potter9156

    AK74 with grip and rapid fire will dominate anything in close to medium range and if you're good, will also beat any gun that isn't the FAMAS at long range.  

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    #33  Edited By MordeaniisChaos
    @Infininja said:
    " I prefer the riffle bat. "
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    #34  Edited By Daveyo520

    AR because it is more accurate and can shoot farther away. I don't like getting close where an SMG would be better.

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    #35  Edited By Example1013
    @TRAYNREK said: 

    " I prefer Assault Rifles.  They are more versatile in that they have a wide array of attachments and are best a medium range, but can still get the job done in close or from a distance.  SMGs have a faster rate of fire, but you trade off some accuracy.  The AKs in both classes are the best IMO. "

    ROF is only different if you use Rapid Fire. Otherwise there are basically 2 tiers: 937.5 rpm and 750 rpm.  
     
    @frontman12 said:
    " Assault Rifles, though there are situations where the 74u can still be pretty beastly.  The Famas is entirely too good from the the hip, actually better at close range than many SMGs (this is supposedly their specialty).  I don't have a single class at this point with an SMG, opting for the Galil, Commando, and Famas. "

    This is fairly true. SMGs aren't even as good as ARs at close range, which means that ARs are better overall. The only exception is, as mentioned before, with Rapid Fire. Or with Skorpion, which is beasty at very close range. I use SMGs because I like them better, not because they're better guns. 

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