Yeah, we all know why. Well, except anyone at Bungie apparently. That or they are greedy assholes who patch a game twice a year. Antiope's TTK is 0,90 seconds, hand cannons' is around 1,20-1,30 seconds. Antiope is easier to use. Go figure.
Edit: Or actually just buff everything else except ARs and SMGs. Full auto weapons are the easiest to use anyway.
-
Since I haven't seen the guy around that usually says it, I'll say it. Nerf fusion rifles.