I used to literally insta scrap every sidearm that dropped, I disliked them that much. But I do look twice at the weapons I get from Variks and when I got this QC I was pleasantly surprised and comverted. I can't snipe or shotgun very well and it became a nice alternative to a fusion in pvp since I play a cqc style. Even in pve I found it fun. I do not understand the reasoning as to why this specific gun was singled out. They have stated it will hit harder in pve so I haven't lost total hope but I think I'm back to Plan C in pvp.