-support just seems like another case of gensec not wanting to change from the same cycle of "d class run past line, shoot"
from what i understand the handguns spice up combat in d block and actually require you to use a little brainpower and strategizing to take them out instead of standing still and shooting like a fucking sentry
like come on if you lose to a pistol while you have automatic SMGs and rifles, you are at fault. move around when they show up, take cover, those with smgs rush the d class with a pistol, do SOMETHING strategic.