Is the LCMG competitive after Update 2?

Hey guys, just wondering on opinions here...the LCMG was my go-to before the ARs got fixed, and while it obviously couldn't compete with the pre-patch SMGs, I did marginally OK with it.  Now, though, with the AR's finally fixed, I am getting destroyed trying to use the LCMG.  If I'm not getting sniped when I try to set up with a bipod, I'm getting owned by all ARs even if I get the first shot off.  I'm not screaming for a buff or a balance on it, I'm more curious how (or if) y'all are using it to be successful with it, because right now it sure seems to be hugely inferior to most other guns.  I was a big-time Support main in BF4 so LMGs have always kinda been my thing, so I'd like to figure out how to make the LCMG work.  Thanks.