Maou Gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta - Vol. 9 Ch. 35

[Tds-PdV]

I noticed the same, but my understanding was that that was about specific duelling pistols in comparison to other pistols, not long guns. They had a more refined trigger mechanism to increase reliability and reduce delay between pulling the trigger and the shot firing. I also found some other source that mentioned waterproofing, but again, that was on the firing mechanism, and had nothing to do with the barrel.

The only other thing I could think of is that long barrels make it more difficult to aim and shoot accurately with one hand while on a horseback, hence the choice. This of course has nothing to do with water resistance.

Though the set up of the story seems to be fine: their rifles (v1) are not water resistant and so the opposing general waited until it rained before attacking; Ike wanted to waterproof the firing mechanism and at the same time chose to turn it into pistols so the cavalry can use it.

And so, I’m leaning towards the author/artist goofed up on the dialogue. Or perhaps as @BlackAeronaut mentioned a translation issue...?

 

[AnotherDuck]

The only other thing I could think of is that long barrels make it more difficult to aim and shoot accurately with one hand while on a horseback, hence the choice. This of course has nothing to do with water resistance.

Yeah, using anything with two hands is tricky on horseback. You can do it, like archery or jousting, but that takes a lot of practice.

Whatever's actually true, I'ma headcannon it as the author or translator mixing it up. In the end, it doesn't really affect the story much, as long as it works like they claim it does.

 

[HDMI1]

Hmmm moonlight greatsword looking smaller than I remember

The original version was a sword.

https://kingsfield.fandom.com/wiki/Moonlight_Sword

 

[BlackAeronaut]

Or perhaps as @BlackAeronaut mentioned a translation issue...?

I'm just spitballin' myself.

 

[Simpleton]

I was under the impression that the length of the barrel had little to do with rain tolerance. The firing mechanism getting damp, on the other hand...

Yep.

Maybe the idea is that "short barrel weapons can be hidden under the cloak and brought forth when it's time to use them" (i.e. you can more easily keep them away from the rain)?

 

[Kshatria]

Yea, drop it instead of holster it. It's very cool in anime/manga!!!

DROP IT ALL1!!

Say nobody ever, while it's cool, a gun is not disposable dumbass. Idk if that was misstranslation or not, it's stupid to just drop your gun just because it has no bullet

 

[welcome2atlantis]

That boomer is strong! Be careful!

 

[whermit]

Moonlight? But isnt it raining?

 

[Kreate]

There is so much stupidity and poorly thought out stuff in this manga. A long lone of loyal warriors my ass. Where does it make sense that the strongest guy from such a family has absolutely no regard for royalty and is the dog of a corrupt official