didn't read most of y'all argument but in every shooter I just stick to the "can't beat em, join em" mantra and just try to get better at using the top weapons and tactics then the next guy
why worry about balance when everyone has access to the same shyt for the most part and you can easily adapt your playstyle til the devs do something about it.
if your mad about other classes having better shyt, just make a new character

that's what I did and I'm already at 20 just doing bounties and story missions. you already paid for the game, why not try and get the most out of it
my recent 2 legendary engrams ended up being actual legendary weapons for once. I guess they felt some type of way after Xur screwed me over. another pulse rifle, and a fusion rifle. stashed them both for my 2nd character to rock