That makes 0 sense. DPS is a function of range.

Higher DPS gives you more range.

This terrible "Give moar DPS to my weapon becuz lo range" argument is silly if you actually think for a second.

First off, what does breach mean to you player base?

Oh, you say something that can punch through a line of defense, say, a room? OK then. Based off of that logic:

1. Keep DPS the same as it is now
2. Nerf range to be 5-10 meters less than the regular variant's optimal
3. Nerf ammo reserve, as it should be restricted to breaching and shouldn't be capable of sustained attack without nanohives

My reasoning for #2 is that in its current state, there is no reason to run the regular variant over the breach, DPS, damage application, range, and damage per clip are all superior on it. The range Nerf would further define its role as the better alternative for breaching situations.

^this guy gets it

100% agree. I would have added the more damage part, but I know soem body would be like " y u add damage to OP weapon!"

Really, this should be gold.

Breach variants in this game have farther range, like the breach rail rifle (aka the rail rifle) vs. the assault rail rifle.

I dont think this weapon is OP in any case, until I see some data from CCP. I do think the other plasma rifles are crap though, and need to be improved.

Shouldn't it have longer range than the reg ar with its lower rate of fire and higher damage? I have a feeling that this weapon will be nerfed into oblivion. I'm not quite sure why everyone feels the reg ar needs to be better than the breach.
As far as nerf suggestions, as long as its as good as it was pre buff I'll be fine.

Range is way too high, for a AR.

Damage is also pretty damn high.

If you're talking about range vs damage, then reduce both Caldari Rifles to max range pea shooters while the basic AR becomes a death machine. While we're at it, increase shotgun damage to OHK every suit in the game and increase AV potential for it, too.

There are other factors at play.