I am a low level solo player. I am always curious because in my games Handcannons and shotguns are not very relevant. I see them but it's not really an issue. I get killed by heavy more or a team that times supers out. I did get into a game with a buddy and I tried to follow him. I run high mobility/recovery but I use my character for distance. After following him I remembered why. He had a shotgun and HC but could move and kill. I was stuck getting -blam!- haha. I loved Handcannons in D1 but stay away in D2. Biggest thing I can contribute is the mechanics of the Handcannons. It is good up close and at a range. Where other weapons have a sweet spot and have a downside outside of it. I don't believe in nerfs but a weapon like Duke requires much more aim than some of the faster ones. It is also much heavier and slower so there is still a counter option. If it has range and speed with aim assist it can become frustrating. Especially because people know this. They build high mobility and come in to kill quick. It limits your counters. Without nerfing or changing anything to Handcannons or shotguns you need different maps. Lanes that would allow ranged weapons to counter. Or to add a higher flinch/stutter to things with high rate of fire but low impact. Or maybe a gear set that reduces certain types of weapons damage. Trace Rifle having a blinding effect might make people use it more. It would make the person less effective at advancing while shooting crit shots and promote a longer exchange. Just thoughts. I'm a complete noob and I don't know much. I personally camp a lot and crouch off radar. When people run by chasing someone I spray them from behind hahaha. But those people would beat me with my own weapons so take my opinions for what they are worth. Good luck buddy.