Talk:Mixmaster/@comment-75.136.221.173-20140719185743

Though it is true that a player MAY get a better starburst before acquiring a mixmaster, the chances of getting a high level starburst are low, as the starburst is a "true" rare (rarity unaffected by new items entering the loot tables) like the mixmaster. One should also note the higher stunlocking capability of the mixmaster thanks to its double shot characteristic, making its base fire rate actually 24 rounds per second. As a result, though a good starburst may be able to out-dps the mixmaster, the crowd control is significantly lower. IMO, both weapons are overshadowed by LMGs like the CM 505 and Ronson LBM, which are significantly more common, and can be aqcuired with higher level augment slots.