[quote=So Boerd]
since the advent of high capacity very accurate man portable firearms notwithstanding
[/quote]

[quote=VATROU]
The introduction of modern firearms made them obsolete
[/quote]

None of which are common in a post-apocalyptic world. 

As far as we know, only the NCR has the capabilities to produce those kinds of firearms. Besides, I prefer style-points and things that are just plain cool to read about over dick-waving about who's got the best guns and training. It makes for a better story when it's something more dynamic.

As for the suggestions: No, thanks. I'm not trying to be Don Quixote.