I have messenger. It's a amazing gun. But personally I like HP better. I think it's a preference thing. People are trying to make it into a, "which one is better" thing. Both are amazing weapons. But I personally like the 100% stability on the HP better. I can get 2 burst body shot kills with such ease. The bullets in the burst are so tight. It's just a better weapon for me. That's not to say someone else wouldn't rather the messenger. It's all preference. If you are a pulse fan, or a messenger fan. And you haven't gotten HP yet, I highly recommended you get it and form your own opinion. Great weapon