I read this post awhile ago wanted to try to get the last word to give proper vote. I have just recently received exotic version of last word via the raid. I cannot comment on hawkmoon as its psn exclusive (im jealous). I enjoy the last word its fast, its fun. I especially love the finger spin of the gun when you switch weapons or throw a grenade. The art engravings on the hand cannon are very nice! However my vote still goes to the thorn. I love the green glow when shooting big enemies especially the walker. Every time I unload on the walker and it starts glowing other players still pause game in middle of battle to see what I'm using. Don't get me started on the dot. When I take the thorn in the crucible the other team is done they just don't know it yet. I love tagging them and watching them hide and try to regen only to die. Saddly this usually ends up in me getting t-bagged by any the enemy who kills me but it was totally worth it. I could keep going but its pointless the thorn wins hands down. More rounds does not make a better gun an accurate weilder of the thorn makes a magnificant handcannon!