When I use TLW and a sniper, I don't do it to protect my stats. I've literally been using TLW and a sniper for year in Destiny. My first ever raid completion in the vault of glass gave me a Last Word. You can check my stats. Sure, I used it when it was broken, but I also was one of the very very few to still use it after year 2 dropped and we were in the PR/shotty meta. I use them because they're my favorite weapons for crucible and always have been, why should I be ridiculed by a sub-par player on Destiny's forums?