# what is the point of the FG42 when you can use the KE7? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [December 25, 2018, 11:45pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259 "2018-12-25T23:45:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![H8\_Arth](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/h8_arth/32/102159_2.png) [@H8\_Arth](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/H8_Arth)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 11:45pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/1 "2018-12-25T23:45:00Z")
Read title. Can’t see a reason to take the fg42 the biggest issue the fg42 has is that it kicks like a mule when you equip a 3x on it. (while the ke7 is fine with a 3x) does the FG42 need a buff to make it viable, or am i overlooking something? ---
**Author:** ![ElliotLH](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/elliotlh/32/101030_2.png) [@ElliotLH](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/ElliotLH)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/2 "2018-12-25T23:56:00Z")
I mostly just prefer how it looks to the KE7. I also generally use the iron sight so don’t really run in to the issue you mention with the 3x scope - I’ve only really used it with the FG-42 on Hamada but that was largely using single shot and treating it like a DMR. ---
**Author:** ![Kongo030](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/ba8739/32.png) [@Kongo030](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Kongo030)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/3 "2018-12-26T00:04:00Z")
Kek7 has no soul - simple as that. ---
**Author:** ![l\_water\_l](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/b4bc9f/32.png) [@l\_water\_l](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/l_water_l)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 12:06am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/4 "2018-12-26T00:06:00Z")
Fg42 with aa sights is just good. ---
**Author:** ![H8\_Arth](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/h8_arth/32/102159_2.png) [@H8\_Arth](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/H8_Arth)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/5 "2018-12-26T00:25:00Z")
> [@l\_water\_l](#): > > Fg42 with aa sights is just good. true, but the ke7 just seems better. ---
**Author:** ![hawkseye17](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/hawkseye17/32/102181_2.png) [@hawkseye17](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/hawkseye17)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/6 "2018-12-26T00:56:00Z")
I find the Fg42 to be better at close range engagements than the other LMGs. ---
**Author:** ![Monarchist\_Anglo](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Monarchist\_Anglo](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Monarchist_Anglo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/7 "2018-12-26T01:01:00Z")
I’ve used the FG42 recently and like most other automatic weapons in BF5. The recoil is insane. I find myself having to deploy the bipod on the ground to hit targets accurately at medium and long ranges. In game, it has an RPM of 650 but it should really be around 900 as it was in real life. ---
**Author:** ![thebossman2202](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/59ef9b/32.png) [@thebossman2202](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/thebossman2202)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/8 "2018-12-26T01:19:00Z")
FG-42 is much better bro. No contest no arguement just facts. Great hipfire, melts people, and feels better! ---
**Author:** ![Chubzdoomer](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/chubzdoomer/32/101517_2.png) [@Chubzdoomer](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Chubzdoomer)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/9 "2018-12-26T02:55:00Z")
I haven’t used the FG42 yet, nor can I find any reason to. Slightly higher ROF is offset by the fact that you have 5 fewer bullets to work with. Reload Simulator… yeah, no thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Pyr0Plazma](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/pyr0plazma/32/106472_2.png) [@Pyr0Plazma](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Pyr0Plazma)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/10 "2018-12-26T02:56:00Z")
FG-42 shoots faster even when the KE7 has rapid fire. FG-42 also reloads faster. edit: why are you putting 3X optic on the FG-42? It’s mostly meant as a aggressive automatic support weapon not really meant for sitting on a bipod trying to pick off folks at a distance. ---
**Author:** ![Kongo030](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/ba8739/32.png) [@Kongo030](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Kongo030)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 7:32am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/11 "2018-12-26T07:32:00Z")
I shoot it (FG42) from the hip at close range. On long range I can’t aim without a scope and tap firing is usually a three shot finish. Ofc snipers still kill you without suppression. In general I like how the kek7 is the standard weapon allowing easy entry for beginners to the game. Whoever passed level 10 and still slings that ugliness is a stats w..e. ---
**Author:** ![wiazabi](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/85e7bf/32.png) [@wiazabi](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/wiazabi)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 7:51am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/12 "2018-12-26T07:51:00Z")
FG 42 \> KE7 but both are good and almost identical. 670 rpm vs 568 lands at about 64ms faster ttk for fg 42 at close range and with exact same damage model have lower ttk at all ranges. 20 vs 25 magazine size slight less recoil on KE7 cause of the higher rpm on fg 42. On pc atleast i find FG 42 to be superior but again both are really good. ---
**Author:** ![Catsonspeeed](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/catsonspeeed/32/105521_2.png) [@Catsonspeeed](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Catsonspeeed)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 8:02am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/13 "2018-12-26T08:02:00Z")
Unfortunately I’m stuck with the KE7, since I can’t afford to upgrade any of the other LMG’s, but at least I’m left with more than capable, probably one of the most strongest and easiest to use starting weapons ever in BF. It’s a bit boring to be honest, but it does get the job done. ---
**Author:** ![JamiePrittPeters](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/jamieprittpeters/32/105942_2.png) [@JamiePrittPeters](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/JamiePrittPeters)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 9:04am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/14 "2018-12-26T09:04:00Z")
> [@H8\_Arth](#): > > Read title. > > Can’t see a reason to take the fg42 > > the biggest issue the fg42 has is that it kicks like a mule when you equip a 3x on it. (while the ke7 is fine with a 3x) > > does the FG42 need a buff to make it viable, or am i overlooking something? easy, kidz use the KE7 ---
**Author:** ![Kongo030](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/ba8739/32.png) [@Kongo030](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Kongo030)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 11:39am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/15 "2018-12-26T11:39:00Z")
> [@Catsonspeeed](#): > > Unfortunately I’m stuck with the KE7, since I can’t afford to upgrade any of the other LMG’s, but at least I’m left with more than capable, probably one of the most strongest and easiest to use starting weapons ever in BF. It’s a bit boring to be honest, but it does get the job done. At least you have a good excuse to stick with the kek7. That CC drought is just annoying. ---
**Author:** ![ITS\_BOB\_GNARLY](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/its_bob_gnarly/32/102333_2.png) [@ITS\_BOB\_GNARLY](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/ITS_BOB_GNARLY)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/16 "2018-12-26T20:52:00Z")
I prefer the FG42 because of it’s higher RoF. The recoil is harder to control, but doable. I’m currently doing the gold skin assignments for the KE7 for something to do and I gotta say even after it was nerfed, it’s still ridiculously easy to control on PC, so would be my preference for long range maps. ---
**Author:** ![TennouHeikaBanza](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/9f8e36/32.png) [@TennouHeikaBanza](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TennouHeikaBanza)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/17 "2018-12-26T20:59:00Z")
30 Lower RPM, much lower recoil. controllable. 5 more rounds per magazine. Shorter normal reload. Really, there’s not many reasons to choose FG42 over KE7. ---
**Author:** ![Kongo030](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/ba8739/32.png) [@Kongo030](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Kongo030)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 7:57am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/18 "2018-12-28T07:57:00Z")
It’s like comparing German with Japanese cars… ---
**Author:** ![Kazzak](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/kazzak/32/106843_2.png) [@Kazzak](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Kazzak)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/19 "2018-12-28T15:17:00Z")
> [@atasiJKnanodesu](#): > > 30 Lower RPM, much lower recoil. controllable. 5 more rounds per magazine. Shorter normal reload. > > Really, there’s not many reasons to choose FG42 over KE7. I prefer if mostly because if feel it ADS’s quicker but mostly I do find the reload on the KE7 slow, sluggish and just not quick enough for me. FG-42: ReloadEmpty: 3.45 ReloadLeft: 2.25 KE7: ReloadEmpty: 3.75 ReloadLeft: 3.75 Enables me to be quicker and more aggressive which matches my playstyle. ---
**Author:** ![snavelaer](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/snavelaer/32/103541_2.png) [@snavelaer](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/snavelaer)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259/20 "2018-12-28T17:14:00Z")
Two reasons. I have never heard of the KE07 Second FG42 can be equiped with a bayonet. [Next page](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259.md?page=2)