There are a lot of weapons you are forced to grind that are nearly the same as previous weapons. Some examples are Beretta m38/42, Panther G, Panzer 3 J1, RM 40, Browning M1918A1, Bren Mk2, M3a1 submachine gun, Beretta m38(mag 40), Panzer 4 H, Fg42 2, Type 99 early, Sniper m1 Garand, Spring Field M1904A4 and M91 Carcano.
Weapons that’s BR and/or cost should be lowered are Chi-Nu, Beretta M38/42, VG.2, Browning M1918, Browning M1918A1, SMLE Mk3, Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1, Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1 (T), RM-40, Ho-NI 3 and M91 Carcano.
Feedback is welcome.
I think the best way is
Level 1 equipment should not exceed 10,000 experience points
Let them enter level 2 earlier and have the ability to confront level 3 head-on.
Because not many players are willing to spend time being crushed by level 2 or 3 equipment for hundreds of games.