The MG 42 could raised to 280 Manpower. I don't want it to get nerfed again though, it actually stops mindless blobs and Ooralotovs now. I'd rather pay more for a weapon that does its job, than to pay less for one that doesn't.
I'd also agree that's probably the way to go about it. Reducing the suppression would probably meet with backlash since 95% of mentions about HMG42s were complaining it didn't suppress well enough...but I'd still doubt it's completely fine as is now.