Just because you don't know how to use them doesn't mean the stats should be bumped up. If they are it'll become OP. Learn to use them and you won't have a problem.
If they get a buff the players who are already good with them will be completely unstoppable.
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They are basically scout rifles with slightly increased damage, six rounds, and a long reload time. Are they fun to use? Yes. Are they practical? No.