My only problem with the hunters golden gun, is in PvP with the time frame it stays open. I somehow always activate it when there's a mob of red on the radar, and it only ends up being one person. Which leaves me scrambling to find someone else haha. There are some perks that make the golden gun pretty equal with the titan and warlock. The ability to penetrate enemies, sets them on fire/explodes. Pretty solid in my eyes. Along with using the throwing knife for a precision kill with it active? Deal.