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Weapon specific is good because you can balance the weapons without extremely strict balancing. A stronger weapon can go on a class with weaker gadget. A "weaker" weapon can go on classes with stronger gadget. The problem with AR (assault) is that they constantly gave assault really strong gadget kit like AT or Heal/defib after BC2.
Also, they don't need extreme customization if they want weapons balance and variety. Cut off some customization and spread out the exclusivity. There should be no fire select so there are burst only and full auto only weapon. Don't give every weapons every attachment. For example, if they worry about smg not being versatile as AR, give smg exclusivity for thermal optic and silencer attachment options so that they have their own unique strength.