I feel the same way about Hickcock. I have to say I love watching his channel. I love watching him shoot and dream of having my own compound. However I also take him with a grain of salt. I know that he has certain bias's toward some guns. Heck, that is only human. And I understand that many guns he shoots for reviews have not been really tested for durability, etc. Take the Security9, we all know that he loves Glocks. And the Security9 might down the road eat the Glock for Lunch. On the flip side, the light material and build quality, might mean the gun falls about beyond 3,000 rounds.
I have no dog in this fight. I am a Ruger fan, but not all Rugers. I saw and handled the Security9 and yes, it seems based on the LCPll of which I am no fan. Not a fan of Glocks, but that does not mean they are not great guns. Just not for me.
The Ruger LCPll was the top selling gun of 2017. That does not mean it is a great gun. Marketing and perception has a lot to do with Purchasing. On this basis, knowing that Ruger spends a ton on Marketing. I think this gun will start off being a great success especially with comparing to the Glock another well know brand and lots of fans. Just like the Glock is a "Gold Standard" means nothing to me, and most likely repeated by Glock fans. That is a personal perception and does not seem based on facts. I think Blonds are the Gold Standard. That is until I see a Redhead. Or in many cases a Brunette.