» Mon Nov 28, 2011 2:49 pm
yes... mostly...
most (all?) the weapons get a mild damage/bullet and damage-over-range boost when switching from auto to semiauto. I believe the Grendel and Scar are basically identical semiauto 4 round bodyshot kills.
It all depends on play style.
Personally I use the Grendel in semi-auto for most of my matches. The 3shot burst is deadly but I simply play better in single shot. I also switch it up with an FY in semi for short range (terminal, skyline, impact). The FY seems to be a little less precise but pack a little more punch. (significantly more recoil pause between long-range shots... but a 3 bodyshot kill) I can't speak for fire rate between them, I just kinda have a rhythm that I fire at that works with all three (scar, grendel, FY)
It's also really nice to have the same firing mode when switching to a sidearm. I've gotten dropped more than a few times squeezing and holding the trigger of a nova/hammer.
With both weapons I'm much better at conserving the magazine in semi.