User blog comment:Evil Jesus/Static Surkov, what is UP with you, man?/@comment-667748-20110906220459

Maybe it is not proc'ing the shield because it is not proc'ing at all? The surkov (unlike every other legendary sniper) has absolutely no elemental traits. Combine that with the fact that the Vladof material gives absolutely no elemental abilities either, and I'd say you have one of the worst Sniper Rifles on your hands for elemental damage...

If you want an Shock/Elemental sniper, stick to Hyperion/Maliwan manufacture, or get any other legendary sniper.