I've confirmed with a stopwatch, and by racing my reload against a YouTube video. This worked before the latest patch, but it no longer does.
Frustrating that this happened just when Iron Banner started, I gotta say. Pairing sunbreakers with invective was my crucible build, and I don't have any worthy substitute!
For the needlessly skeptical, I've recorded a video of the race with a youtuber's reload. You'll have to forgive my crappy recording method, it's all I have on hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZAb3eHS9Ng&feature=youtu.be
We don't start reloading at exactly the same moment, but it's clear to see that the gap widens in the youtuber's favor as time goes on. I am wearing the gloves, and I do have the perk unlocked. So does the youtuber.
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