I had every intention of keeping the first rifle around forever. Even though stat wise it wasnt as proficient as its counterparts. I had also hoped that there would be some reward for keeping this weapon, as it should be considered a relic in the destiny world. I wish there was some way to upgrade it later in the game, unlocking the full potential. But it doesnt seem the loot system is that deep in this game. Also, on topic. If this really was a russian made weapon, it would be more likely to have an AK-47 or AKM styled upper. The current design suggests "modern day" well, but is also an american/german design (m4, m16, HK416 etc.)