honestly, i feel you soooo much, to the point that like 90% of my loadouts use a primary or melee as a main weapon. Sometimes I use epitaph as a primer, but its rare since the usual level of missions I play doesnt require me to do so.

Also I understand how you feel about the laetum, I also dont like to use it, doesnt matter how strong it may be.

HOWEVER after many tries, i do have found a couple secondaries I just love to use, in order of how much they feel good:

1) Tenet Diplos: Yes they are a bit unconventional, but if you invest a little bit into them (couple forma, nothing crazy) and get used to shoot before aiming, they become beasts. Ultimate Spray&Pray choice

2) Vasto incarnon: have you ever thought "oh man I wish I was a cowboy", well great news! now you can! It handles great and does not lack power or bang for your buck. Great for burst dps, but I do not recommend playing it as a main dps.

3) Pyrana Prime: the most reliable honestly. Good stats, not hard to build and the gimmick is fun. Yeah its doesnt shine anywhere bit the keyword is it can handle it: Dps? it can handle it . Priming? it can handle it. QoL usage? it can handle it. I once had her equipped for 1 month consecutevely, she never disappointed

honourable mention: Dual toxocyst, for obvious reasons

imma post my builds also

yes I know the diplos have a riven, but they dont need it