The hair trigger is nice too. I use pretty much everything, the MIDA has benefits. I think personal preference should always prevail. I could care less what others use (including Thorn). I'm far from a pro, but I like running around shooting crap, and sometimes I use MIDA. I consider these good reasons to use it. Im making no comparison to other weapons, or considering "ERMAGERD!! You lost an exotic slot!!!", simply answering "Why use MIDA?".