The MG 42 is a WW2 era machinegun that was used by the Nazis. The firearm sported an impressive 1200 rounds per minute which gave it the nickname “Hitler’s Buzzsaw”. The MG42 started out life as the MG34 which was functionally similar, but with a lower firerate and higher production costs. The MG34 was well received but had some crucial issues such as sensitivity to dirt.