I'm never one to criticize gameplay or gun choice in the banner. If you want to camp and snipe or hide with a shotgun fine. I have noticed an exceedingly high number of shotguns this time around and have found myself falling from their blast from a lot further away than I thought possible. I am very average at PvP, but have been able to adapt. The Last Word seems to do just fine as the boldly charge with the shotgun. The Thorn on the other hand is a nasty beast.