The pistol for ele in competitive modes, WvW in my case feels totally useless
the power build hits like wet noodle, condi builds lacks of consistency. Scepter fire can apply easily consistent stacks of burning while pistol auto does 1s burn without expertise.
Elemental Explosion requires the elementalist to store a bullet of each element which means that if I want to use it under pressure, I need to sacrifice a skill intentionally, to able to use it. If its rewarding for using it, im ok, but its not. It gives an aura based on your attunement and do some damage + conditions, totally not worth it.