I don't support the new changes in shaft, either. The mere reason a weapon like shaft exists is its ability to make ace shots. In dynamic battles, there is no way you can survive while waiting that long. And if you are using it only with normal shots without aiming, then it is no different than smoky or thunder. You want a new weapon? A combination of striker and magnum would be very nice imo. Like the missile rockets we see in daily work, but with the vertical angular aiming capability. "Standardizing" weapons never works. I am a player since 2009.