Well, based off what it says on the
Battlelog regarding the next BF3 update, the FAMAS is getting nerfed with some serious ass recoil to make it little more than a CQB bullet-hose for the Assault class.
FAMAS: The FAMAS combines an extreme rate of fire with extreme recoil making it very difficult to use at anything other than close quarters combat. Due to update restrictions, the FAMAS had different stats on all 3 platforms. The FAMAS is now uniform on all platforms and now has the correct 25 round magazine.
I've no doubt that this will make PLENTY of fags cry, now that their glorified laser (to borrow a word from Kaimax) is no more.
These two buffs, however, makes it feel like it's Christmas again.
AN94: Reduced vertical recoil. The AN94's 2 round burst mode is incredibly accurate, but it suffers from a low rate of fire on fully automatic. The recoil in full auto has been reduced somewhat to offset this penalty and make the AN94 more attractive.
G3A3: Increased damage at all ranges, reduced vertical recoil. The G3A3's heavy recoil and heavy round are offset by a low rate of fire and a small magazine. The G3A3 was clearly outclassed at all ranges.
The G3 is now once again a viable mid/long ranged weapon. And while it's not quite the buff I was hoping for on the AN94, I'll gladly accept it and be on my merry way.