Talk:L96A1 Black-Magnum/@comment-186.15.24.70-20120820184608/@comment-1889067-20120820195110

I think i have some experience with both of the L9BM & The DSR1 Tact (11,059 kills, 5,797 + former #2 ranked, respectively).

The Black Mag is (or was) the uber weapon. 1HKo every time (save hauser). The fact is, though, it is no longer so powerful. Whether it is more protection or, as I suspect, the gun being nerfed, people tank the BM all the time.

That being said, it's still a very fun gun to use. The extra round in the mag makes a huge difference when you are assault-sniping. The gun is meant for an agile, aggressive playing strategy. Quick aim is recommended to optimize results with this weapon, as if you miss the first shot, you need to already be scoped in ready to take the second. Super fast fire speed for a bolt action.

With the DSR, I think it's better at a reduced pace of play.

In equally capable hands, by preference I'd take BM. You must remember that I havn't played CA for well over a year, and that when I quit the DSR was easily outclassing my BM in everyway.

BM:
 * 15/10 cool factor
 * 9/10 accuracy
 * 9/10 damage
 * 10/10 fire speed

DSR:
 * 7/10 cool factor (everyone and their parents has a DSR)
 * 9.99/10 Accuracy
 * 9.8/10 damage
 * 9/10 fire speed

It's worth renewing if you don't have the DSR tactical. In the hands of a skilled player it's worth more than a DSR. The BM is worth every penny if you know how to use it.