Strider 300 feels illegal but stats say otherwise

Unlocked and maxed Strider 300, like it more than Hawker, just feels better. On stats worse recoil and slightly slower ADS, but faster fire rate and higher bullet velocity. Damage is the same, but Strider holds max damage to 110 m vs 96 m on Hawker. So technically a sidegrade, but in game it just lands shots easier imo. Did you already tried?