I agree, 31s are weaker, no doubt about it. I wasn't looking to raid hard with my 31, I was asked to, otherwise I wouldn't have done it. I would love to be 32, but raid rng doesn't play nice with me for any of my characters. So now I feel left out, my groups want 32, and I don't care enough to raid with randoms, so I just play crucible instead. When 33 hits, I will collect the weapons. Already have one... I will still solo abyss and get mats/first drop in hopes that I get armor that I need.