See the video and decide for yourself
I've recorded more vids, but don't know if there's any point in uploading them. Point being, they show that I average about 1-1.5 minute for each emergency, regardless of what type it is. Since it's a ton of fun watching people take on the Volge, I've seen quite a few people try with a SAW, and let's just say they're not what I would call quick.
I scout around and find other mobs nearby...Raiders, 49'ers, hellbugs, etc. I run through their area and draw them over to the Volge. After the Volge start shooting at them, I target 1 Volge to get its attention...and run for cover. Take it down as it gets closer. Repeat on the other one and third one. Second wave appears...rinse & repeat.
TQQdles™
I killed a full emergency of every type of Volge my first encounter with them. I was solo and my PvP loadout of Cloak + Courier is all that was needed. Also I used the "advanced weaponry" available on the ground... that made quick work of them.
That's why I use a VOT Fragger as a backup; shotguns essentially never run out of ammo. It is also very capable of killing volge, so it's a good fit.
Getting a bit of a VOT Fragger fetish. My main one is a fully synergy modded Rolling Thunder one, but I also have run and gun, brutal, and stalker ones with synergy mods
Shotties feel so weak going up against Volge though. It wouldn't be too bad if you could hit-stagger them while their shields were up, but only explosives flinch them when their shield is up.
Do they come in various difficulties or something ? Those I met so far I just kited around a little with my bolt action sniper. Never had a problem unless I didn't pay attention.