I don't think so. I'm in the Wraith clan, but I'm fairly certain I manage to use the Claymore. I actually like this gun too, but I also like having fun of people who dedicate a cult to it (big boom and big damage per shot, looking badass because you don't care about cooldowns, etc., I get it) while, objectively, it's not even in the top 3 weapons in the game.
The point is that objectivity cannot exist in a debate which is entirely subjective in nature - there is no right or wrong, and no top 3, there are only personal preferences. The numbers might be factual on paper, but you can't include the sound of the weapon in any objective debate, and so supposedly objective statements are rendered moot by the crunch of the High Lord, and the cackle of laughter which often follows it, from either me or my KroSent or QFE. Have I ever laughed while using a Wraith? I don't remember any occasions at all. Ever.
In all seriousness, I'm not in either 'clan', and simply prefer the aesthetics of the Claymore, but I've used the Crusader more than it, and the Venom considerably less. The Venom might be considered one of a supposed objective top 3 because of the ungodly damage and stagger it puts out, but requires very little skill and provides me with minimal enjoyment by comparison with maybe 6 other Shotguns. If I want to subject myself to a charge-up weapon which needs to be fired at feet, I need a much lighter one and a Justicar to make it fun.