After reading LOTS of comments I'm of the opinion that they shouldn't nerf the grind, but they should also keep the weapon relevant for a long time. If I was them, I would make it to where getting the initial weapon takes a long time, but subsequent quests to keep it relevant are interesting, fun and relatively short. I want it to be a really tough investment for the few, but I want the reward to be good for a LONG time for those few. Does that make sense?