It was the look at first for me. I completed the bounty, not without some struggle I must add, and after receiving it I was disapointed. Abysmal reload time, small magazine and normal damage. I would get rid of it if it was not for Bungie promissing to buff the gun in the future I decided to stick to it. After gaining some upgrades Thorn becomes completely different weapon but the bigest difference was getting gear that would help me with the reload time. Not sure if other classes can get something similar bur Warlocks can obtain gloves that would help. Then I unlocked Mark of the Devour and suddenly Torn transformed into a beast of a weapon. Its good in PvE and it's brilliant in PvP. Your oponent will not ge a way with just slimer of health only to regenerate behind cover. Not anymore. Pick agressive balistics and perfect balance perks for recoil control and get some kills. To cut the long story short I'm glad I stuck to Thorn and dedicated some time to upgrade it because this weapon changes completely after you unlock Mark of Devour perk. Plus because this weapon is relatively hard to get not many people is running around with it. Happy hunting fellow Thorn owners.