I will admit that it gives new meaning to "carrying a spare in the trunk." Also, I do enjoy watching movies that feature "cutting edge gadgets" that weren't quite perfected (or scaled down to be practical).
However, Arnie still "did it better and before" (in regards to oversized lasers) with the one on a 1911 in the first Terminator movie.
I like Danny Glover, he was awesome in Silverado with the Henry rifles, he just would be my first pick to fight the Predator in an "impromptu skill-sawblade intergalactic deathmatch." Maybe the later Predators just aren't as tough as the previous generation?
OT: I would hate to imagine the tenacity of WWII-era Predators based on how tge toughness OUR greatest generation. Although, I still think we could've taken 'em. LOL