I know that, I've played this game for years. Lol, my HC fights are mostly in Fusion Rifle range anyway. They don't work well outside of that, not even a max range Lingering Song; I can still kill people, but shots start "missing." I always end up pulling out a sidearm if I get too close to people, at least they're consistent in landing shots. Either way, I'll still use HCs on that map, but only because I usually fight in the crowded areas around A and B flag.

I know, right? I had a Water Star with almost max stability but it became useless after the handcannon bloom was implemented. Afterwards I switched gears and stuck to slower firing types with Range perks. It still doesn't feel as good as that weapon.