^ Very much so. However, with a legendary splintering weapon, even brittle, you'll get a lot more mods on the weapon making a difference in damage, etc.
And based on how this game has always been, the next "big thing" will be out before the brittle weapons even break, So i think spending the same, or even less and buying 5+ brittle splintering weapons is far better than 1 that isnt brittle.
Because chances are something else will be out, or it will be nerfed, etc. Just my opinion.