It's better. Braced frame does much more than Counterballence and perfect ballence. Also, Braced frame reduces clip size so that combined with GHF is much more effective. Also, Eye of the storm will do what Counterballence and perfect ballence do that Braced frame doesn't. You will just only be able to use the perk at low health. Lastly, Truesight is one of the best sights on the game. Low zoom with high aim assist allow this gun to be a close/medium range monster.