This articulate gentleman says everything I've had to say about these kinds of "weapons designs" for years, possibly better than I ever could. XD That's it, shut down the internet. XD
(Seriously, this is the WORST screen prop of ANYTHING I've ever seen. It's a big chunk of what looks like bumpy aluminum. O.o And he seems to realize this. Poor Kosugi-San, I always felt he deserved better than what he got.)