here, if you still use the vanilla itemskind file. use the itemskind file i use for na1. it removes pirate armor, tweaks the birch of knowledge, and nerfs pistols. it doesnt change any of the bayonet stats.
to test it, i used god mod, and let 50 bots hit me and listened and watched the amount of the glances/bounces. even gave pirates a crap ton more armor to make sure. then removed their armor completely to see what effect it had. it was very obvious. i then gave them normal line inf armor. so they will bounce attacks just like everyone else.
anyways, it is one less thing for the admins to worry about or people to be trolled with while admins aren't around. and i always recommend testing the new stuff,