Didn't notice or have any effect on my pve experience. I've been an avid hand cannon user since day one ( check my stats ) and haven't used much of anything else. That said, even with all of the nerfs to Hand cannons ( which outside of shottys have problem been nerfed more than anything else ) I can honestly say my experience with the game hasn't been worst or better as a result. I just play the game, maybe I adjust automatically I don't know but I've never been playing the game, with all of my playtime, and been frustrated or felt any type of way about any of the "balancing" bungie has done that's affected pve. Game is still relatively easy, even in end game content with the right people so I don't know what the fuss is about