Why is it when I start reading threads that have evolved in one sided opinions coming from all angles I hear Charlie Brown's teacher in the background... just sayin'.
I hear you and so here is my take... Haha!
I have one and they ARE outdated, but they work well and I love the platform. Some will agree that lever and bolt action rifles are also outdated....if it's what you enjoy, then buy it and shot it, my or anyone else's opinion shouldn't matter.
As far as HK, It is is common knowledge they don't give a rat's a$$ about the USA civilian market.....I guess that makes us codependent fans , we love them even thou they want nothing to do with us.