How big a game changer is additional options?

Thanks. Just one more thing regarding that silver scissors that can be obtained in-game: Suppose I get a post-Unlimited gear and I don't like its options so I FoR it. Would I be correct to say it gains a scissors count that works exactly like the old items being FoRed, only that I can cut it with the in-game scissors and it has a higher scissors count?

Also, is there a specific level tier for how many options do you get or might the number also be item specific such as Cygnus weapons always getting four?