I should have realized by now that if I write that it is "pretty much useless" rhorle shows up to tell me how wrong that is.
I don´t like it because it blocks your gunfire, your Siege Pulse and it is not that useful when you get swarmed anyway. It does not stop enemies from running up to you from behind or flank you. It only blocks fire where it faces.
That´s just my opinion so feel free to further tell me how wrong that is