User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-31.123.38.100-20130316180746/@comment-5043481-20130316191002

They are simply great weapons. The attacks are fluid and constant, with a great block. Gunlance seems to overshadow them sometimes, but a simple lance will get the job done.

Plus, if you don't know how to use them you will get battered, so mostly experienced players use them.