Hmmmm i would have done it in a marauder if i was able to fly one at the time. I used an Apoc and it lacked a little bit but i was using tech 1 turrets. I would suggest a marauder yeah and you will probably solo it quite easily.
If i remember correctly there are about 3 missions in low sec. I didnt see any gangkers but i did have corp mates so mighr have deterred them.