To your edit. I went to straight to factions as soon as I got to 20 and had all my armor within 2 weeks (got an exotic helm from Xur soon after getting my gloves and chest). Why people are against going to factions first I just don't understand.
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Idk that's what I did but people are saying that the Vanguard is really good. However I have to say the Crucible and Vanguard do have ALOT more weapons.
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They do have a larger choice in weaponry, but at factions are basically the go to for specific stats. From what I have at least seen faction armor usually offers higher stats than those of the Vanguard or Crucible.