Summary:

Semi-Auto Shotguns for Self Defense:

• Pump-Action Shotguns:
  • Pros:
    • Good for home defense and hunting.
    • Simple and easy to work on.
  • Cons:
    • User mentioned having shocking recoil with a 30/30 lever action.
    • Lever-action shotguns are described as amazing but may have recoil issues.
• AA-12 Semi-Auto Shotgun:
  • Pros:
    • Better than the USAS.
    • Great for taking down enemies.
  • Cons:
    • Recoil and aiming issues mentioned.
• Beretta 93R:
  • Pros:
    • Stable and effective in burst mode.
    • Capable of deleting enemies.
  • Cons:
    • Recoil issues with certain modes.
• MG-36 Model E:
  • Pros:
    • Better variant is great for combat.
    • Good alternative to the M249.
  • Cons:
    • Base model has drawbacks such as slow equip time and poor sight.
• VP-70M:
  • Pros:
    • Machine pistol for quick enemy takedowns.
    • Compact but firepower.
  • Cons:
    • Hard to control due to recoil.
• MG-36 Models:
  • Pros:
    • Model E is superior and well-liked.
  • Cons:
    • Base model is criticized for various shortcomings.
• FALO Sniper Variant:
  • Pros:
    • Favorite gun in Anomaly mod.
    • Great for sniping.
  • Cons:
    • Goofy run animation is a minor gripe.

Bolt-Action Rifles for Range:

• CZ 527 Carbine in 7.62x39:
  • Pros:
    • Great little rifle.
    • Comes in various calibers including .223.
  • Cons:
    • Comments about ammo becoming expensive.
• Mid-Caliber Bolt-Action Rifles:
  • Pros:
    • Fun and great for range time.
    • Practical choices like .223 or 6.5 creedmoor recommended.
  • Cons:
    • Magnum calibers may not be preferred for self-defense.

General Tips on Weapons Usage and Strategies:

• Mute Operator:
  • Pros:
    • Useful for drone and intel denial.
  • Cons:
    • Not as effective in breach denial as Bandit.
• Fuze Operator:
  • Tips:
    • Don't use all charges at once on the objective.
    • Avoid fuzing the same spot repeatedly.
• Window and Door Shooting:
  • Suggestions:
    • Rapid way to shoot out a door/window requested.
• Castle Barricades:
  • Situation-Dependent:
    • Placement on windows is situational based on map and site.
• Bandit Operator:
  • Tips:
    • Avoid electrifying walls with Mute jammers.

Community Feedback:

• Comments suggesting various modifications for operator gadgets in the game.
• Advice on gun usage, map strategies, and equipment choices for different situations.
• Appreciation for detailed guides, personal experiences with guns, and memories from gaming.

This summary provides insights into various semi-auto shotguns, bolt-action rifles, operator tips, and community feedback around weapon choices, strategies, and gameplay experiences.