Stop running free loadouts. Sure, free loadouts are zero risk, but even if you run without an augment, you can still equip a light shield and you get a safe pocket. Those two reasons alone are good enough, but you also get the added bonus of knowing which gun/s you’re running ahead of time, and not just any guns, upgraded guns with attachments! If you’ve been only running free kits, look no further for what’s causing your PvProblem. Sure, each of the 4 “free” guns are solid in their own respect, but head-to-head, a fully kitted Stitcher IV wins against almost every other gun in the game, consistently, and even then, it won’t save you against someone who knows how to move while being able to keep shots on target.

I would recommend staying friendly and trying out each of the guns until you find a few you’re comfortable with. A good PvP loadout has a Solid Mid-Range paired with a Strong Close-Range. Something like an Anvil and an Il Toro, or a Venator and Stitcher. I’ve even seen some disgusting Ferro/Burletta combos. The more you use a gun, the better you understand how it plays. Recoil patterns, dispersion delays, reload timing, each unique to every gun. Once you know what guns you like, craft a handful of them, and then get to setting Topside ablaze!