What if: Primary/Energy versions of snipers/shotguns? (Destiny)

by ManKitten, The Stugotz is strong in me., Monday, April 23, 2018, 12:11 (2483 days ago) @ bluerunner

Conversely, what would you do the "Power" versions, if anything, now that they have counterparts in other slots?

Snipers - Single shot. Slower reload. Able to OHK on any part of the body. Penetrate though enemies. Only get 2 round per power ammo pack in crucible. In PvE they would be best against single high health targets.

Yes. I like everything about this idea.

Shotguns - All would be similar to Acrius. Low mag size and slower reload. Able to deal a ton of damage to a single target up close or spread decent damage to multiple targets at a short distance. Over penetration is left to exotics.

May I also add the option of shot. Currently we have (for lack of better space verbiage) buckshot shotguns.
What if we had:
1. Light Shotgun - Birdshot - light recoil, fast rate of fire, wide spread, light damage
2. Assault Shotgun - Buckshot - medium recoil, medium rate of fire, medium damage
3. Heavy shotgun - Slug - high recoil, slow rate of fire, heavy damage, OHK headshot

My biggest criticism of the "heavy" slot was the lack of heavy weapons, aside from rocket launchers. I miss the huge machine guns! Give us some proper heavy weapons! What about heavy grenade options with different abilities?