Thorn has the best single shot damage if you include mark of the Devourer, it's a badass weapon that hits hard, but is hard to get with that bounty. if it gets the buff (which was promised), it will become the best Hand Cannon hands down for those who can use it. Until then Though, Hawkmoon is king for us on PlayStation: every bit as accurate and reliable as TDYK but with better damage. I still love Last Word, and while it CAN be used at a distance, it's not really designed for it, but it is hard to avoid them in PvP where they dominate. still a great gun, but nothing Beats Hawkmoon.. for now.