To me, the HC doesn't really catch my attention. It's a smaller version of the HRLM and RMD with a rounded spine, in which case I'd rather have the HRLM and RMD. On the other hand, the MP's "coolness" factor is way up there for me; it has those sweet tan mudder res-c handles, and completely different from anything the yard has offered, except maybe the SS4. I don't know, when I saw the HC, I wasn't really impressed. The same time I was shopping in the secondary market for a SS4 or something tan, and with the MP, I get the best of both worlds. Like I said earlier, I'll probably regret not ordering HC, but it's only practical for me to choose one, and I gotta go with the MP. I can't wait for these 2 weeks to pass so I can order one already because I seriously cannot concentrate on my study!