I woun't make some big long thing about the stats or arguing things but here's my idea. Add something into the 6th slot (or whatever one) make it a handgun that has everything exactly 1/2 of the rifle.

the damage
the recoil
the accuracy (half as good)
But the same amount of ammo though

It would be easy enough to impliment,
right?

Bump

thats quite a useless bump there :P anyways i tend to agree

It should also have half the re-fire time (so it would shoot twice as fast)

Though, to be honest, I don't think a pistol would be useful. Still, it would be nice to have one just in case.

Ya, the fire rate would be twice as fast too.