Hickok45 Review of the Hellcat
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Annihilator
Emissary
When I grow up..... I’m going to have a range like that in my back yard......great video, thanks Bet7
Annihilator
Emissary
Agree on that, we never had any place close to rent guns, about 2 years ago, we got an indoor range finally in my area, now I can go up and rent a gun to try our before I buy.
BET7
Ronin
It looks like his review was done in October 2019.
BET7
Ronin
No problem. I too wish I could have a range like that
Talyn
SAINT
Not surprised. All the gun media guys get a pre-view/squeeze before the consumer.
HanzKrickstein
Elite
Of course he had to start off with comments about the stupid SA political drama and address all the crybabies.
BET7
Ronin
I think he may have done that to broach the issue first, so the comment section wouldn't have been flooded by said complainers. I didn't read the comments in the comment section, I only want to see when Hickok45 did this review. It had the date of October 2019.
HanzKrickstein
Elite
At this point, bringing it up is perpetuating it. It’s been beaten to death. By bringing it up, we know Hickok is an anti-SA crybaby. I knew that long before this video, but this confirms it. Cry. Cry. Cry. Wussies.
BET7
Ronin
Being silent about it wouldn't stop others from crying about it. If Hickok45 was anti SA, then why would he even consider doing a video review of one of their firearms? Perhaps you know this to be fact from him being recorded saying so. If so, than I'd apologize and say you may be correct in your observation. But I have a different outlook on how he did this video, and will stick with it unless I see some facts presented that prove otherwise. But I value your and others opinions which is our right to voice.
Annihilator
Emissary
I know a lot of people are against SA because of what the state does to law abiding citizens with gun laws, it’s not fair to blame SA, I for one will always support SA. If people want the state of Illinois to change its view on gun laws, then vote...vote....vote, don’t put the blame on a gun company, just my opinion.
BET7
Ronin
I always failed to understand, how a company whose business depended on making a profit selling firearms, would purposely undermine itself by hiring a lobbyist to push for gun control. If you want to argue that there was some incompetence in the front office allowing the hiring of such a person without first fully vetting them, then fine, it's a valid argument. But from what I understand of the incident, it was an unfortunate mistake, which they've repeatedly apologized for. It certainly hasn't stopped me from buying several of their products (please continue your "Gear-Up" promotions SA
), and the buying of several more in the future. Nor has it prevented me from getting their Springfield Armory Life weekly newsletter that in turn lead to their invitation as a "Founding Member" of this fantastic forum.
Annihilator
Emissary
Agree, it’s great being a founding member and as Bet7 said....fantastic forum...I always failed to understand, how a company whose business depended on making a profit selling firearms, would purposely undermine itself by hiring a lobbyist to push for gun control. If you want to argue that there was some incompetence in the front office allowing the hiring of such a person without first fully vetting them, then fine, it's a valid argument. But from what I understand of the incident, it was an unfortunate mistake, which they've repeatedly apologized for. It certainly hasn't stopped me from buying several of their products (please continue your "Gear-Up" promotions SA
Talyn
SAINT
Hickok45 is more of an entertainer than a firearms guru. His vids are nice, he panders to his sponsors (precious metals now?) and like I said, he's entertaining. His reviews are very subjective, and he's making a living off them.
BET7
Ronin
Yes, he panders to his sponsors like Buds, Federal ammo, precious medals & the school talked about at the end of the reviews by his son John. I like his reviews. He gives a little history, compares to other similar firearms, and gives his take on it. He’s obviously a Glock fan boy, but I shared with a friend (who in turn shared with a WWII Facebook group), his review of the history of the M1 Garland, and M14. According to my friend, the group of WWII vets and sons/daughters of vets were very impressed by his review. I understand he makes his living of these and I’ve seen other reviewers that are apparently doing the same. In any case, I find them entertaining and somewhat informative.
That's how I took it also when I watched that episode. I read the comments section, and as I recall there were still some SA haters making uninformed comments.
BET7
Ronin
Agreed Scott, that’s how I took it & knew there’d still be negative comments, I think he was hoping to keep them at a minimum. But it’s cool if others saw it differently, that’s what this forum all about. An exchange of views even if they differ
