Forum:ME3 SP: Tempest vs. Punisher

Hi all,

What are the main advantages of the Tempest SMG over the Blood Pack Punisher? I'm finding the Punisher to be quite a good "Brute shredder" and mid-range weapon for my Infiltrator and Vanguard characters, though I'm having a harder time finding a use for the Tempest.

Is it just a tradeoff of a bit of extra accuracy (Tempest) for a significant amount more damage (Punisher)?