I dont know why so many guys are whining about so much unblanced
weapons. Both weapons are different, not only at fire rate.
First, the MG34 barrel is in one line with the butt stock, like it is at the
AR15 Series (M16 or M4), that one of the DP is far under the barrel,
what causes the gun more to kick up.
Then look at the mechanics. The mechanics of the DP need much more
force to move the drummag, then the MG34 need for the belt.
More mass movement, results in a less controllable gun.
Thats the same like the diskussion about the MP40 vs Ppsh.
Gun = gun is a realy silly comparison.
Look this ...
ppsh41 - YouTube
... and then this.
mp40 - YouTube
You see how the Ppsh41 climbs up, while the MP40 stays at target?
Little things could do a large difference. The MP40 got a magwell,
that was designed to grap around with the half hand, while the
PpshXX had to be held behind the mag or at the mag,
but youl couldn