Comparing the basic stats of a pulse rifle and a hand cannon I will always use a pulse rifle, hand cannon wont see much use unless they can actually stand up to other weapon types, my suggestion is to increase (range and accuracy), (fire rate and stability), or just plain damage.
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I agree they could do with more damage. It takes my scout rifle the same about of shots to take someone out. I think it should be at minimum a 3 shot KO.