BO2, why the 556 rifle?

[Docwagon 856]

So I've maxed out prestige/attachments xp bonuses for the MTAR, type 25, M8A1, AN-94, and am getting close on the FAL.  I wanted to try a new AR for the xp, and that leaves me with the MSR, M27, and 556.

 

Is there any reason to use the 556?  The delay between bursts seems to kill this gun.  The M8 fires faster and is also a one burst kill up close.  The FAL is easier to spray with in a panicky up close situation and is a 2 shot kill, plus easier to hit targets at a distance with...so what's the point of the 556?

[Sennex 1,903]

I can't think of one.

I have tried it a few dozen times now, and the pause between shots kills it for me, you have to be dead on every time or its over.

 

At least with the FAL its dependent on my old ass reflexes.

 

Still though, I do love how the 556 looks LOL

[techno 3,511]

I always used it with silencer and select fire, hated it as burst.

[TigerBurge 2,375]

Are you playing core or hardcore? Hated it in core but was a go to in HC. The M27 is also great in HC

[Jason 1,245]

I actually wrecked face with the 556. My first gold gun if I recall.

I play a defensive style though, long to medium range engagements.

I would put select fire on for close range maps though.

[Sennex 1,903]

The M27 is amazing in HC TDM

[OTC Mike 53]

Every gun is amazing in HC

[Sennex 1,903]

Every gun is amazing in HC

 

False

 

Every gun you can hit a target with is amazing in HC

[J4MES OX4D 10,036]

I can barely remember any of the guns in BO2 even though it was barely a year ago I was playing relentlessly

 

The semi auto/burst weapons are amazing in HC mode. The Swat 556 seemed painfully garbage in Core but it wrecks in HC. Basically any gun you're not liking is worth taking into the HC playlists to unlock the goodies.

[Dr Diamond 407]

peacekeeper is a machine in hardcore (yes i know its not a proper AR)

the fal with full auto is also a complete beast in hardcore

[Sennex 1,903]

Yea, I absolutely love the Peacekeeper, it is my go to weapon.

EoTech with U reticle

Foregrip

Folding Stock (or whatever its called)

 

man, I had 3 classes with just different perk setups for that thing. LOVED IT

[Dattebayo 446]

It used to be really REALLY good before 3ARC patched the sh*t out of it.

Now it's your average, everyday burst fire.

 

Still though, it's a very good looking gun.

That's usually enough for me to use it.

 

Also, it's a noob-chewer in Full Auto mode.

[JsinOwl 644]

What did they patch? I remember loving that gun and thinking that the M8 was a pile of day old dung.

[Jason 1,245]

What did they patch? I remember loving that gun and thinking that the M8 was a pile of day old dung.

That was my thoughts, although I was the minority.

[Dattebayo 446]

What did they patch? I remember loving that gun and thinking that the M8 was a pile of day old dung.

But remember, you also thought the Sexecutioner was day-old dung.

[TigerBurge 2,375]

It used to be really REALLY good before 3ARC patched the sh*t out of it.

Now it's your average, everyday burst fire.

Still though, it's a very good looking gun.

That's usually enough for me to use it.

Also, it's a noob-chewer in Full Auto mode.

I thought they buffed it. I got it gold and a week later they buffed it. Only nerf was to full auto

[JsinOwl 644]

But remember, you also thought the Sexecutioner was day-old dung.

No way, the Executioner is week old dung that's been rained on and is getting moldy.

[Docwagon 856]

No way, the Executioner is week old dung that's been rained on and is getting moldy.

 

 

Pffft, long barrel + speed loaders (quick mag) and your GTG.

 

Anyway, I'm playing core.  HC sucks without a team to help you get oriented when the spawns flip, etc, and who won't keep a stream of UAVs up.

[Dattebayo 446]

No way, the Executioner is week old dung that's been rained on and is getting moldy.

Dat .mold is deadly tho

Pffft, long barrel + speed loaders (quick mag) and your GTG.

I like using it with Long Barrel and Laser Sight.

2 shots usually does it the way I use it, maybe 3 if they're far away.

Getting 1hks is also very attainable.

Do you have it gold yet, doc?

I tell ya, no other gun is as satisfying getting gold or as sexy-looking while gold as the Executioner.

Jsin is just jealous his feathered fingers can't use it effectively ;o

[L_C_Scipio 395]

Jsin is just jealous his feathered fingers can't use it effectively ;o

You realize you're referring to the guy with diamond pistols, right?

[Dattebayo 446]

You realize you're referring to the guy with diamond pistols, right?

I remember the worst part of his career was getting gold Executioner, too ;o

[JsinOwl 644]

I remember the worst part of his career was getting gold Executioner, too ;o

I never used it post-buff, but I'm sure it still sucks 3-toed sloth balls. I may need to fire up the PVR because I have footage of me shooting a guy in the back of the head point-blank and getting nothing but hit markers. IIRC the follow-up shot didn't kill him either. That's not lack of skill or lag, it's just the terribly inconsistent nature of the Executioner. As a sidearm, meh, whatever, (though I think dual KAP40s are 10x better in close quaters), but trying to use it as your one and only weapon is a nightmare of frustration. I realize that it's not intended as a primary, but that doesn't change the fact that every other pistol is better at it. (IMO of course)

[Dattebayo 446]

I never used it post-buff, but I'm sure it still sucks 3-toed sloth balls. I may need to fire up the PVR because I have footage of me shooting a guy in the back of the head point-blank and getting nothing but hit markers. IIRC the follow-up shot didn't kill him either. That's not lack of skill or lag, it's just the terribly inconsistent nature of the Executioner. As a sidearm, meh, whatever, (though I think dual KAP40s are 10x better in close quaters), but trying to use it as your one and only weapon is a nightmare of frustration. I realize that it's not intended as a primary, but that doesn't change the fact that every other pistol is better at it. (IMO of course)

It's basically a pocket-sized Saiga now.

If you treat it like it that, it's your best friend.

I even, because I'm crazy, carried a silenced Executioner with my LMG class, because silent deaths farts worked great with the caught-with-your-pants-down-in-CQC nature of Light Machine Gun classes.

 

My road to gold Executioner was a blast...It was my primary, and it was probably the best time I had in BO2 (and I liked BO2 quite a bit).

Hnnnnng, now I wish Ghosts had a shotgun pistol....

[Docwagon 856]

Do you have it gold yet, doc?

 

 

No, the only gold guns I have are the 870, MTAR, and Type 25.