The weapons aint weak (well, 2 spring to mind Joshua's Gun, and the Sniper rifle sort of gun (The Buck or something) Which are good weapons, but i sold these as they didnt do anything for me and my Character, as i like the Gobi Sniper Rifle for long ranged sneak attacks, The Riot Shotgun for blood everywhere no messing attacks, The Light Machine Gun for the bum going boo need super high damage moments and ive just found a Minigun and the All American Carbine (Not used these yet)
The Armour is "different" and not so much as weak, but weaker than Power Armour (in my opinion)
I may have missed a gun or piece of special armour, so please instruct me if im wrong..