Add some sweet gun buffs to it. Problem solved. Armor no longer sucks. Gunners finally get something worthwhile.
Almirian crusader (costume?) armore
*stats it currently has*
+
Gun ASI low
Gun CTR low
Gun range low or Clip size +1
Ta Da. Now it's a great piece of equipment and gunner FINALLY get some love. (i have never used a gun, btw).