It is interesting how people talk about the MG34 being unrealistic in RO2, yet often the same people want it just as it was in RO1. The recoil was so excessive in RO1 for the MG's hip fired that they were almost useless. Worse than even a bolt action in a tight spot. How exactly is that realistic? Right now they are as I imagine they were irl, not as good as an smg/assault rifle, but certainly a lot better than a rifle. The issue really is more one of them being bad at their intended role, rather than them being overpowered up close.
I definitely think the recoil hipped does need increasing, and that the recoil deployed needs reducing. But I only think
minor changes are needed, with the possible exception of crouched hip recoil which is bizarrely low.
When all is said and done, I'd rather have my C96 over an MG34 for room clearing