They do less damage than a 9mm pistol seriously? Thats the only energy weapon you will be having from goodsprings to nipton. Even if there was a way to get another weapon, i still think it needs buffs, its really useless. Even if you didnt have any skill investment in guns, you are more likely to end up using that 9mm SMG you find in Doc's house for a long period of time or the Free varmint you get from sunny smiles. Show the laser pistol some loveeeee.