I still think they'd be worse than shotguns even if you gave them a lot of ammo (maybe the exotic ones would see some use though). I think there's sometbing wrong with the way swords swing and register in general that makes them pretty much useless (aside from heavy attacks or blocking but those both waste ammo). I would also not enjoy getting killed by the black talon over and over again, as this is the best "ranged" sword.
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Then they should keep it in the heavy slot, and move other swords to special and primary.