Infernus Pistols vs Meltaguns

[SamaNagol]

Infernus pistols are really terrible on anyone who isn't an i5 character or a vanguard squad

 

And in an assault squad where you have PLENTY of attacks already, you'd have to be insane to go for the more expensive weak version.

 

Unless that infernus pistol is getting you an extra i5 or more power weapon attack DO NOT take one

[Aradai]

I rarely use them but I find them infinitely useful in the following situations:

 

High init character like a reclusiarch. He keeps the +1 attack and he already has a power weapon which is the best thing to pair them with.

 

I also put one on an assault squad that is mechanized and geared for heavy infantry / tank hunting.

 

Anyway they're useful no doubt, just got to make sure you really need them. I don't consider them a waste if you have a specific role in mind.

 

Like I mentioned I usually run one assault squad with tank hunting as their primary goal. (obviously they can still tear face in close combat but I often face a sea of tank these days) Way I see it they're better than tacs in that 3 melta weapons + a free rhino or cheaper other transport gets the job done just fine.