It is a great knife. I like the handle better than the Benchmade G10 Grip (more hand filling). However, it really comes down to preference IMO. I have 2 G10 Grips (standard 20cv, and a custom M4), and of course the Hogue. Both my Grips are perfect. Centered, great action, no lock stick. My Hogue is off center and nothing I do can fix it, and it has lock stick. Mild, but still there. Not a big deal on either count, but Benchmade has the Hogue beat in both areas. Action is really good on the Hogue as well, as good or better than the Benchmades. I do love the blade shape and grind as well. And it's cheaper than the Benchmades.
Compared to a Freek (Super Freek specifically) I'd give the nod to the Freek. Again, personal preference. I pick up the Freek more than the Hogue.
Supporting knife rights is priceless though. Great knife, worthy cause, no reason not to get one IMO! I do love the RSK, don't get me wrong. I think some people just think becauase it's not a Benchmade that it avoids the Benchmade gripes that people all seem to think is so common (off center blades, lock stick, etc). I think the Omega springs are better, I haven't heard about much breakage, but I haven't had a Benchmade Omega break either so, moot point. One thing they really did improve on, they used T8 screws for the body and clip! Now if everyone would make that improvement...never had problems with T6's myself, but T8 are better and I'm not going to act like they're not.