Obersoldaten use the MG34 because they participate in the war since '39.
That's also the year they got their rifles and MGs.
After killing thousands of Russians they formed a special bond with their weapons, thus they keep them instead of upgrading them.
@MilkaCow
Thanks for your post. For most players suppression and set up time is more important that the firing arc and the damage. Thus it feels better although the MG42 has a better arc and damage.
I still wish they finally model an avatar for the mg34 crew, since relic just implemented the Volksgrenadier one.
