It's been too long since I've had a Hinderer in my rotation.
One of the things that keeps me coming back to them is how what are, on paper, small changes and differences between the models, and variations of the models, can feel like a big change in-hand. Case in point: This is my first non-flipper, and I'm surprised how different it feels in my hand. Transitioning to using the forward choil is so effortless.
Love how the detent is tuned for using the blade stops, too. Feels completely different than the detent on an XM-18 flipper. And just like every modern Hinderer I've owned, the Ranch nailed every aspect of its fit and finish.

Another thing that makes Hinderer a favorite is how often blade shapes surprise me. I've rarely bought a blade shape I was planning on buying, and while part of that is the run/drop nature of releases it's also because every blade looks good in its own way. The recurve wasn't on my radar at all, but the longer I looked at it the more I liked it.
My muscle memory reaches for the nonexistent flipper every danged time.