personally, I had always been a big fan of the Shock Rifle: imba in everyone's opinion. Rate of fire is just too much, with a good damage, and knockback. The knockback just adds to the level of imba; not only does it push the opponent back, but it also causes difficulty for the opponent to resettle and aim. So, yes, the Shock is imba. I am not even gonna start talking about the Combo.
Now when it comes to Lightning, it's more fun, as I have discovered recently. Before, I preferred both the Shock and Lightning, with a slight more affinity for the Shock because of the Combo. Dueling with the LG is an art, a challenge. Each hit makes you feel rewarded. Hit 3 times in a row, and it gives you a confidence booster, which, I promise you, the shock will never be able to give (even though it is a very good weapon nonetheless). Close-up, if you duel with the LG, and hit continuously, the opponent will simply be annoyed (ask CvP

); not to mention the headshots, the probability of which increases the closer you get to the opponent (at least in my case). In a FFA, LG powered with a DD is more imba than the Shock Rifle can ever get!
