use it and see. Everyone saying is this good? Give it a crack with your play style. I use sub machines and push hard, others hang back and scout/snipe play your style with it and decide yourself
I like the MIDA combo myself, if i need more damage i swap my smg for that exotic grenade launcher that sits in energy weapons and some normie auto rifle.
Situational. Most cases auto-rifles and scout-rifles will be superior. However against stationary, beefy boss mobs, it's pretty good. Couple it with a rally shield and you're golden. Eats ammo like a beast though.