User blog comment:AraedonMelias/Morning Madness!!!!/@comment-3019062-20130726222852/@comment-13477618-20130730162639

While the Hot Shot weapons are definitely inferior to many weapons, they are still great for new players. The SG550 is a step up from the M16A3, not much of one, but still, it's noticible. And as for the MSG-90 Hot Shot, having a sniper to put in your backpack is better than an empty backpack and having these guns permanently will allow new players to save their GP for better gear more easily.