Flintlock vs Black Powder Revolver for Science

Default matchlock Pistol stats: reload 4, range 50m, strength 9.  Special (explodes)
Default pistol shot stats: 60 damage

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (1 shot), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming 5 rounds of combat...
140 damage


Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (1 shot), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming 10 rounds of combat...
210 damage

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Two Matchlocks! (Assuming ambidexterity)

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (1 shot), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming 5 rounds of combat...
200 damage

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (1 shot), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming 10 rounds of combat...
270 damage


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Default Longbow stats: Reload 1, range 60, strength 7.  Special (2handed)
Default Arrow stats: 40 damage

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (1 shot), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming 5 rounds of combat...
225 damage

Assuming 100% damage every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (1 shot), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming 10 rounds of combat...
450 damage

//Matchlock does not hold up damage output over time, even dual wielding

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Version 1 Black Powder Revolver stats: Reload 3 (2 with speed loader), range 50m, strength 5.  Special (explodes)
Default pistol shot stats: 60 damage

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (6 shots), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming 5 rounds of combat...
300 Damage

//unsuitable, damage output too high

Version 2 BPR stats: Reload 3 (2 with speed loader), range 50m, str 5, special (explodes) (recoil, additional -20 on multiple attacks/round)
Modified Pistol Shot stats: 30 damage

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (6 shots), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming 5 rounds of combat...
150 Damage

//not a fan of this for some reason.  Just don't like it.

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//Suggested ruleset
Version 3 BRP stats: Reload 3 (2 with speed loader), range 40m, str 5, special (explodes)
-Holds 3 shots as base.  Increase shots held by 1 for every +5, decrease by 1 for every -5.  Maximum of +25 means 8 shots in chamber.  Mathing assumes +0 weapon.
Modified Pistol Shot Stats: 30/40/50 damage (two examples)

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (3 shots), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming no Speed Loader, and
Assuming 5 rounds of combat...
90/120/150 damage

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (3 shots), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming Speed Loader, and
Assuming 5 rounds of combat...
120/160/200 damage

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (3 shots), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming no Speed Loader, and
Assuming 10 rounds of combat...
180/240/300 damage

Assuming 100 difference in unmodified attack/defense every attack every round, and
Assuming starts round fully loaded (3 shots), and
Assuming no armour on target, and
Assuming 1 attack/round of combat, and
Assuming Speed Loader, and
Assuming 10 rounds of combat...
240/320/400 damage


//Suggestion: Use sub-50 damage.  It will start off lower than bow, but should pull ahead as better pistols are obtained and more shots can be fired without reloading.  40 seems to be a good spot for a two-handed weapon like a rifle, 30 might be ideal for a weapon meant to be wielded in tandem with another, perhaps a sword.  Short-barreled pistol (CQC intended) and long-barreled rifle versions may be the solution.