That is not you are stuck. It's an "A-button" feature. Switch to TBMode.
then wield blasters, come to monsters -
then press A button and wait
till a Blaster Ray Hits a Monster and it simulates being hit,
next press A again and wait recoil
then cycle
and
meaning no "pressing A constantly" this time.
So you'll see how efficient blasters really (and really turn-based) are.
It's not "damn blasters" issue - it's "button A stuck depressed" thing.
The same trick can be done with GM bows, high level Master Daggers, GM Armsmasters, etc.
It's up to you whether to use A-button trick or not.