The notion of High Risk/High Reward is very much a special weapon characteristic. The sniper rifle has almost no use at close range, the shotgun has next to no range and the fusion rifle has a delay/charge time for every shot. Why not make a gun with limited clip size that specializes in headshots into a special weapon instead of a primary weapon? IMO it'll encourage people to actually use it.
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I love the had cannon as a primary its not a pistol or a side arm is a freaking hand cannon. Also i am happy if i stays as a niche weapon i find it more satisfying to get kills with i found the auto rifle kinda "cheap" and if they make it a special weapon i wont be able to see my guardian holding it like a bad ass before the game lol