De-escalator is honestly pretty fun.
Getting the bank shots down and not killing teammates is cool, and it's nice stun locking stuff right next to my allies.

It kinda feels like a double damage arc thrower with a 6 round burst fire. It also shreds heavies if you soften them up.

Favorite strat is bringing OPS and eagle air strike. Drop it Infront of something and then just double tap and let the orbital kill / soften them. If they survive they're usually just a couple clicks before dead.

Only issue I have with it is that it NEEEEEEDS a guard dog to work. You need something shitting out DPS constantly to keep ads off you.

Verdict?
I tried it with laser dog and Blitzer on bugs and had a good time with the weapon.
But it feels like it's an anti patrol gun. Strong alpha, and more versatile.
Just feels like it pays a premium for killing heavies, and doesn't combo with reds that typically soften heavies down. I enjoy the reload speed, but I feel like it's missing something
I don't think I'd ever take it for squiggers

Pros:
No back pack slot.
Can be reloaded on the move.
Hyper versatile, can kill every enemy in the game in one mag save a bile titan.
Can reload one round per one spent.
Strong ergonomics.
No recoil and insane burst

Downsides:
Awful reload speed means you cannot take this weapon in extended fights.
Relatively low ammo pool compared to auto cannon.
Easy to TK with if you're not careful
Middling chaff killing power