Seriously, I can't stop using this thing. If I see it on the ground, I pick it up immediately regardless of my other weapons. Its so perfectly balanced as opposed to the BR and not only requires precision aiming but timing between shots to be effective. Its also pretty decent at close range if you have a good trigger finger.

I personally like the Type-31 better, but they are both great weapons. And if you are good at aiming head shots, they are so deadly.

Out of the country right now so won't get to play the full game for a while but damn, I loved this gun in the beta - that and the needler rifle are just so damned satisfying when used correctly

I'll pick the needle rifle over the DMR any time, only because theres a chance I can splash damage any friends hes near if I supercombine

I hate using it. When someone is running at me blasting bullets into my face at full auto I would rather not have a weapon that shoots insanely slow.

I love the DMR as well.  My friends and I always tried to get one first when we played campaign.  I just wish it had a higher maximum ammo capacity.

I'm having a hard time adjusting from the BR to the DMR but it's definately a better gun nonetheless.

Yup, both the Needle Rifle and DMR are excellent weapons and I am glad they replaced the Battle Rifle. For starters I like the designs of the weapons, and I also enjoy having to tap the trigger like that.

No,No its not.

 DMR duels are intense and much more fun than BR fights in halo 3 but they still can't touch magnum vs magnum. Those things require nerves of steel and pinpoint precision but when you do get it right a wild grin appeared.

Agreed.

" I hate using it. When someone is running at me blasting bullets into my face at full auto I would rather not have a weapon that shoots insanely slow. "

I have trouble using the needle rifle. I can't get it to friggin explode on the guy. So, I stick to the DMR. That gun is awesome.

It supercombines when you hit an unshielded target 3 times. So you first need to get him unshielded and at that point it's all the same to just go for a headshot if possible.

Yeah, the DMR is awesome. The regular assault rifle that you start out with in Slayer sucks so bad. I look for the DMR every time I spawn. Either that or just use the Magnum.

" I'll pick the needle rifle over the DMR any time, only because theres a chance I can splash damage any friends hes near if I supercombine "

" I have trouble using the needle rifle. I can't get it to friggin explode on the guy. So, I stick to the DMR. That gun is awesome. "

I love the DMR as well, the balance between rapid-fire and high power, the force feedback on the controller, the look of the gun and the sound it makes all give it a really powerful feel.

The needle rifle is my shit. Not so much the DMR. . .  but I'm working on it.

" Yeah, the DMR is awesome. The regular assault rifle that you start out with in Slayer sucks so bad. I look for the DMR every time I spawn. Either that or just use the Magnum. "

DMR is usually my reserve weapon, it's so sexy 

DMR + Plasma pistol cut through elites.

Magnum > All

The DMR is seriously the best Halo weapon ever.

DMR and the Needle Rifle are my two favourite guns. That's probably because they're both practically the same thing.

I love the DMR, it's all about the timing.

I'd argue it's too good.

Grr... I am so halo ignorant, which gun is the DMR?

DMR's pretty boring. I'd rather blow someone up, or at least fill 'em with lead machine gun style. If I want that kind of experience, I already think the pistol is waay more effective. I'll use that 90% of the time instead of the DMR in SWAT or DMR Slayer. 
 
And I quit every Slayer Pro match I've seen. 

I love the DMR. It is an elegant weapon for a more civilized age. None of this spray and pray shit and no unnecessary explosions. Just the right amount of damage right where you need it.

I always preferred Halo 2 and 3's Battle Rifle over the Assault Rifle and now I prefer the DMR. Precision is always better than bullet-spraying

DMR = Halo CE Pistol

I agree, the DMR kicks ass. It is way better than the battle rifle, which is still good gun in my opinion.

I prefer the needle rifle more because it has that explode dudes ability. 

Not quite in love with the DMR yet, but I can definitely see it's potential.
 
Now about that Needle rifle. Its awesome and all, but I cannot get a single kill with that damn thing no matter how many rounds I unload into the guy. I have to be using this thing wrong or something.

I think the Needle Rifle has a little slower recovery rate for the bloom effect than the DMR has. I haven't confirmed it but when there is a long range battle i have allways fared better with the DMR. This is really easy to notice on forge world matches.

DMR blows... but, I also suck at Halo, so...

DMR + Plasma rifle (the larger one) is the best combo IMO.

" DMR = Halo CE Pistol "

DMR is my favorite weapon, by far. Give me a plasma pistol and the DMR and I'll mow down enemies. Pop those shields with the plasma and then headshot with the DMR. For Firefight, nothing is more effective in as many situations as the DMR. I typically get 60 headshots minimum with the DMR because you can just slaughter Jackals, Grunts, and Brutes with it.

I like the DMR well enough, but it is easily the weapon of choice for my gf.  She really loves the thing.

Not a fan of the DMR, a major factor in this is I suck with it though. Part of this is I am sure is down to Reach being somewhat of a throwback in terms of damage,  almost every shooter these days follows the "modern"  model of Call of Duty regarding how many bullets an enemy can take in Single and  especially Multiplayer before they expire. For me this takes some getting used to after playing so much MW2 and BF2.

I like it too but I really need to figure out the rhythm of the timing because I am not doing so hot with it yet.

My favorite thing to do with it is to pop a Jackal in the hand and then headshot him as he reacts. Sooooo satisfying each and every time.