Not to get too much hate but I can't tell the difference. I hate using auto rifles because the kills feel empty. I'm still getting killed half way across the map by auto's but still prefer to play scout, hand cannon, pulse rifles. I have noticed that playing with thorn can add a bit more strategy to the game play flow. If I'm wanting to hold a choke point and firing rounds at people and winging them they tend to not proceed forward with a face to face encounter but then tend to try and flank me where I have team mates covering my back. Kind of makes for a lower KDR but an overall more strategic/rewarding victory :)