Post Patch Model 1887 Analysis

As you probably know, Infinity Ward ‘nerfed’/ re-balanced the Akimbo Model 1887 in their latest patch, thus making it’s range/damage (?) shorter/less than before patching.

Still, it has been rumored on our forums, that if you use Bling and equip the Model 1887 with FMJ together with akimbo, the ranges should be back to normal. However, other players report that ‘Apparently even this combination does not return it’s range to 100% of what it used to be. Besides not everyone likes/has/wants to use Bling Pro’

The only way we can determine when ether this is true, is to put it to the test. Luckily YouTube user XxOblivion69 did this and here’s the result:

All in-game footage is post-patch and has been created using the Xbox 360’s version of the game. But since the 360 got the exact same patch, *cough* console port *cough*, as the PC version, this analysis/comparison is also accurate for the latest PC patch, version 1.0.174.

As you can see, the range and damage of the ‘normal single non-akimbo’ Model 1887 hasn’t been touched, however the akimbo Model 1887 has clearly been nerfed.
But what’s really surprising, is the fact that, equipped with Bling, FMJ and Akimbo, the range (and damage (?))  of the Model 1887 is larger in comparison to the old Model 1887 Akimbo !

Still, this is a bit like comparing apples to oranges. You can’t really compare the two properly, since you’ll need to sacrifice a perk for it.
But, in the end, I believe Infinity Ward made the problem even worse, since I think people will start using this setup now as a replacement of their old Akimbo Model 1887 class.

Submitted by various people including Coldasice and Pantry Raider. Video submitted by Khamul. Thanks !
-KingOfTehInternets

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  • 1887sucksnow
    I just unlocked them too, geez Im so pissed. Atr least 1 montage I would be happy. But nothing.
  • Bany
    Yesterday we've tested 1887's with friends. Its still pure ownage. I would even say it has longer range with this option as it has before. I was amazed how far i can hs ppl with this guns with no aim waist time. Players we were against after first 2 rounds imidiately went off this game. More or less this situation repeated it self whole evening till late night. Same frustration from the others as before. Maraton is just obsolete with those guns anyway. Especialy in small close quaters maps.
  • EB
    "But, in the end, I believe Infinity Ward made the problem even worse, since I think people will start using this setup now as a replacement of their old Akimbo Model 1887 class."

    Nah, akimbo G18's have completely replaced 1887's (I never see anyone use 1887's anymore, but I see a LOT of G18's...)
  • Bob Ewell
    Akimbo G18s just as good :)
    I'm gonna take IW's word on this one, a game with SO MUCH BALANCING would have the balance upset without changing every gun in a minor way to accommodate the above hand major change.
  • Money! Money! Money! It's so funny in a rich mans world..... (a song of Abba)
    The people at IW love that song. *cough* Robert Bowling *cough*
    Hitler did something for his people, Robert Bowling doesn't do crap for pc gamers.
    Does this mean we need a facist to help us to get what we want?
    Thank you IW.

    PS: Beta test your next game.





  • Bob Ewell
    I see your point, Facist would do okay for the first few years. But as the facist starts assassinating Blizzard and EA officials they would have no competition and THEN the game would start to suck.
    What we need to do is boycott the FU%*#@ game! Lots of people knew beforehand that the game would suck but were too damn stupid and bought the game anyways without at LEAST reading reviews a week after the release. All I can say is I hope this is gonna bite IW in the ass on their next release, but probably they'll admit all their mistakes before the release of the sequel promising better stuff when they'll do shit again.
  • DoNtOnY
    Lazy IW Bastards atleast some gamer has the patience to test and examine the single 1887 and akimbo 1887.

    Cheers to you comrade

    Keep those fail videos coming until IW feels like "FUCK Were OUT Customers" "Hey i just got a report that many people moved to EA"

    Its not balanced for range
  • Togusa2501
    They pushed it out to get money...
  • Bob Ewell
    Too true. And people STILL don't believe 90% of all companies do their thing JUST for the money. The rich and powerful are always lazy and they expected a guaranteed buy because of Cod4's success (bless you you wonderful game) and because of that they put minimal work into it.
  • yolarrydabomb
    imo...I think they push this game too early. its like they never test it.
  • Bob Ewell
    And this was supposed to be THE game. The game that would be king of the hill of multiplayer games and stay there far into the future taking the place of Cod4. I will never forgive you IW for this. You ruined many a player hopes for having a really decent game to play for the next 5 years.
  • Torinir
    Testing would involve work. And that is something that goes against IW's religion of profiteering.
  • Anarchy
    I have a video waiting to upload to youtube that shows the bling 1887 in a real game. I won't be able to upload it for a while though.
  • Torinir
    This is the fail that never ends. It goes on and on and on, my friends.
  • xNex
    jesus christ... and they fail more (IW)
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