Low Tech vs Basic Weapon Stats

[Captain Joy]

My impression is that when stats in Low Tech differer from the Basic Set, the Low Tech stats are consider a more realistic option. I.e. The Basic Set stats are not in error; but it's advised to consistently use either the Low Tech or Basic Set stats, not both.

E.g. Basic Set, p. 273 says a Shortsword does thr imp damage. Low Tech, p. 69 sats a Shortsword does thr+1 imp damage. Basic Set also assigns the Shortsword to TL 2, Low Tech to TL 1. The stats for the Shortsword are otherwise identical.

So, neither stat block is wrong, correct? There is no errata here. If I want more options and more realism I should go with Low Tech. If I want quick and easy I should go with Basic Set.