The hand canon could use a little tweak. I love the idea of being dirty harry and just blowing dregs away, but instead of asking them if they feel lucky it's more like if I feel lucky. It just can't compete with the rifles.
It just doesn't belong in the primary slot. Put it in the special weapon slot and buff its damage. Its a skill weapon with a low amo count, and it a good medium range weapon between the shotgun and sniper. It belongs there and them maybe it can get the love and respect it deserves. =)
-
After playing for most of the beta time I have to say that there is a certain special allure to tromping around with a big ass pistol in your hands. However, on that note it IS A special weapon style and does need a damage buff for certain. While there are enemies that can be headshot for a OHK in aimed mode there is no reason to be placing three shots in the head for certain enemies of the same DMV lvl and them not going down. Two should do just fine tyvm! On that note an increase in the fire rate to shooting off the hip might be a beneficial idea as well. Since it wouldn't receive the dmg modifiers of the headshots three torso shots should do nicely. Also I came across a nice post about semi autos pistols that might provide an interesting route for bungie to take. As much as it was included in the trailers ATM it seems a little underpowered and I think bungie can do better