I'm coming back to the game from a very long layoff and it appears I have a free character boost. Does anyone have any insight into how snipers are preforming in 5.0 PvP? Are there any queuing times or faction balance considerations to rolling a Republic Gunslinger over a Sniper? Thanks for the help!

I'm coming back to the game from a very long layoff and it appears I have a free character boost. Does anyone have any insight into how snipers are preforming in PvP? Are there any queuing times or faction balance considerations to rolling a Republic Gunslinger over a Sniper? Thanks for the help!