They are better than any primary at that range. Shotguns can be countered with them and since you will ALWAYS have ammo for them, they are the best choice for now. It's a new crutch, just like shotguns. You wouldn't like the lose special on death thing if primaries were the meta in the first place.
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Of course side arms are better than any primary at the > 6m range, it's a special not a primary, that is it's exact purpose. Don't let em get that close and you should win if you don't miss too much.
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You shouldn't have to go that far..