Maby im not first who suggest it, but what if up damage for some rare weapons, to make them useful, not just for collection.
For Example:
Lets power up
Zip Gun! from 6-13 to 26-39! Not so OP cuz you need reload after every shot, but will be useful in low PvE fight.
Lets power up
shiv 2-5 damage! What if reduse AP for shiv to -1. Then 1 AP for swing 2 ap for thrust. Or leave just Thrust mode with 1 AP or 2 AP. AP reduse will make Shiv fun weapon for pople who love aim attacks, something like Boxing gloves.
Lets do something with
Crowbar! 15 - 23 damage. Well its weapon like Spear or Sledgehammer, like for Newbies. What if give it Accurate Perk? In real like Crowbar used to open up things what if give it lockpick bonus? Like
Wrench ( repair bonus).
Lets up damage for
Pipe Rifle 6-13. Yea it can be obtained from Claim Jumpers in encounters but will be nice make it little more usefull, like 12-25.
Suggest your options to ladies and gentlemens!