You're definitely doing something wrong. I used Bowdaar with my Gunslinger build (ie no heals) and other than Elite mobs, he wouldn't die during my fights. I geared him with the level 40 PvP when I hit 40 and he used that until I was 48 w/o me replacing anything really. So if Bowdaar is dying, and you're supposedly a healer something is very very wrong. Keep in mind he's a tank and not DPS so he's not there to pump out large amounts of damage. If you're still having issues with him I'd suggest switching to Corso and/or switching up your tactics as some others have suggested.

Completely agree with this. Only having color changes is rather blah IMO. Nothing like working hard to get that Rakata chest piece, that looks just like the lower level PvP and PvE chests pieces, just a different color.

I'm just surprised anyone is still surprised by their lack of QA/Testing and their inability to update simple things. The game has been out this long and they just now (supposedly - I haven't logged in yet) fixed Rakata weapons. They also have still not fixed their Master Looter system in Raiding. Right now using that system means you a) get less loot in 16 man and b) don't even get some of blue components needed by EVERY crafting profession for some high end patterns... lol

I think someone doesn't understand how the system they've put in place is supposed to work. Battlemaster gear, as their system works right now, is not supposed to just flow to you like water from a tap. On top of that the Battlemaster pieces don't cost 40-70 or so commendations, which is why you don't get the same amount as you do for Centurion or Champion.

Look at some of the upcoming patch notes/items from the Devs. I believe this has been listed as a possible update mainly because right now alot of people feel that Biochem is pretty required for high level end game raiding, and the developers don't want any of the Crew Skills to be like this long term.

Sometimes it's about stunning, and running away until you can find cover. Don't feel bad about sacrificing your companion while you hide in a nice place and shoot those bloody Sith to pieces. Luckily your companions never seem to hold that against you

I roll a 31/7/3 Sharpshooter build, and still enjoy PvP quite a bit. Other than the occasional Huttball where I feel worthless since I can't run the ball w/o significant backup. In those cases I focus on dmg and killing the people going after our ball carrier, or obliterating their ball carrier. Personally I rather enjoy that Gunslinger seems to be the most underplayed class that I see on our server, or in PvP in general from what I've seen. As for the level 50 experience > once you have a chance to get geared I have no problem killing any of the classes out there. You just have to know how to handle each situation based on the classes you're going against (do I keeping doing dmg or interrupt ability XYZ etc..). Do I wish I wasn't so squishy sometimes, sure, but I'm not a Tank class and I don't wear Heavy armor, and if I'm using a good defensive rotation I can stand up to any class (other than those bloody Operatives who like to get me when I'm w/o my cooldowns and at 50% of my health).

Yeah this happens, unfortunately more frequently that you will probably like. I had 3x boots, 2x pants and 2x hats before I ever got my first chest piece (finally got it this weekend) and I've been 50 and PvPing since December

When can we expect to get Master Looter fixed for 8 and 16 man raids? Losing out on loot because we want to use that option seems like something that should have been fixed ages ago. I understand that those people deemed hard-core raiders are not the max % of your population, but they are an extremely key subset of people.

Concur, there's no reason we should have to be in cover to use this.

Yes, all classes are having these issues, though for a Gunslinger it's a little compounded since we can't trigger our main abilities w/o cover. Sometimes I'm golden, sometimes it's 10 key presses to get it to work. PvE - No issues.

Unless you're crafting gear for your companions the reward gear doesn't cut it at all. I would suggest hitting the GTN, or having a guildie (if you have a guild) create some stuff for your companion(s). I used Bowdaar from the time I got him until I hit 50. When I hit 40 I decked him out in a full set of End/Str/Def 40 PvP gear (since I had the extra commendations). Other than an odd piece here or there I didn't change his gear until I hit 50. By the time I was 48-50 he was starting to die to Golds before I could kill them, and even Strongs at times when I didn't burn their 3-4 friends down fast enough. Note: I usually send him in an let him get all the abuse and pick off the other targets. As far as Guss goes I have no experience using him.

There is a bug that when you inspect it only shows the mainhand. Why this hasn't been fixed already is beyond me. That being said are you seeing the people only have one in their hand when the guns are in hand? If so I would have no idea why - it could be that they that new and don't realize that you get two guns?? (I would hope not)