You use Barrage gear? Don't think I ever did. What for? I mean, which kit / build?
On weapons I want more stability for & more enjoyment out of some weapons. Lots of examples. Take the Incisor for one. I go Stability Gear and Consumable + a Scope to make all shots hit the headshot mark. There still some kick unless you add some Turian/Jug passives help, but this only affects really far headshots.
Lately I've been using at least Stability Gear or Consumable or both (in case of Volus Merc because he can't hard cover) for the Lancer. For Spitfire I only use one of them, sometimes none.
If anyone still uses the Vindicator, Stability Mod and at least a level 1 Consumable is a must to make it pinpoint headshot capable and in making this weapon any fun at all.
On the Saber/Argus/Valkyrie I just go stability weapon mod, unless Turian/Jug, in which case I just add either stability Gear and/or Consumable for the extra help needed.
Eagle needs at least both Consumable/Gear, unless Turian, because it's a great long range headshot weapon.
Talon I enjoy on a Turian + max stability help and scope, and play it with headshot focus.
For Hurricane & Temptest I only always go stability weapon mod. But for BPP I sometimes switch this for both Consumable & Gear.
On the Piranha I usually use at least Consumable or Gear.
Don't forget Hunter Mode and Devastator mode increased fire rate also equals increased recoil and ammo consumption, so Stability Gear helps here too. ie. one of these kits with the Typhoon. For the Harrier on these kits I usually go Thermal Clip Gear + Stability Consumable.