User blog comment:FlammeumDraco333/Tales From the Not so Blocky Seas/@comment-27822411-20150802105318/@comment-27822411-20150802233406

Well, the problem is that the 14 inch guns are only good for dealing with battleships. However, I want my Kongo to deal with cruisers, and the 12inch seems to be the better option. Plus, I like to keep my speed up, so the lesser weight fits my bill.