We're Alive REP-ivia!!!

[Robzombie]

The weapon discipline that the military instills in you. The Marine Corps Rifleman's Creed isn't just for Marines, many soldiers take it that seriously too. Not saying that Angel was that hardcore but "My Rifle" is still a very personal thing.

So personal that even in video games, I had a hard time of it, dropping my rifle and picking up another weapon with more ammo. Wasn't even consciously doing it either. Until I started getting owned and realized what I was doing.

There is also the factor of zeroing the weapon. All the other rifles were either Mechanical Zeroed or zeroed to someone else. Sure, in theory, you can take your zero numbers and apply them to a new weapon, but it doesn't always work that way. My own zero has varied over time from rifle to rifle. Especially when I switched from shooting right to left handed. (6 Up & Center)

To properly zero a new/different rifle, or your own after significant repairs, you have to go to a known distance range with zero targets. There was plenty of time for this once the tower was secured, but initially, not so much.

I was in the army for 3 years, yet I still would have replaced a weapon that wasn't firing and possibly needed repairs that considering the circumstances (zombie apocalypse) I just wouldn't be able to do with one that just needed to be zero'd. I do get where you're coming from though and with that explaination I can forgive Angel now, but just a little bit. I can see where he initially may have thought it was just gummed up and would be fine after cleaning. (But did he clean it then while waiting in the armoury??? I don't think he did...bad bad soldier).

Edit: I forgot, I owe you another rep for that because it was a pretty good answer.