Exactly the same here. Level 29, full dps spec, with kira. I jump in, sweep, sunder, storm. By this time at least 2 things are dead with kira smashing everything. I have had no problems at all. I also shop the GTN and keep all my gear top notch and I use mostly might stuff. I find the extra +end kind of crappy from guardian equipment. This changes if I find any equipment with mitigation though. Shielding and parrying actually increases DPS because of various talents. So I usually use a mix of might and +shield and +defense gear. I also have a lot of orange gear and throw in as up to date armoring and hilts as I can.