It is my belief that if the existing special ammo economy is to remain, then all specials should be returned to full strength. This includes fusion rifles, shotguns and sniper rifles.
At least they would be more fun to use in the limited amount of time you have to use them.
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What if they removed the special weapon slot, and essentially added all special weapons to the primary slot. Making shotguns, fusions, snipers, sidearms all a primary. Then everyone is happy.