The Firearms Blog just advised me I’ve been saying at least SOME of these names incorrectly. Some, I have gotten correct.
Where do YOU stand? Or do you care?
I used to say Heckler and 
so as not to offend some folks!
I was in error.
Of course, I knew a guy years ago who pronounced another brand SMITH AND WESTERN! 🙂
Guffaw in AZ 
Oy. It is not hard to pronounce H&K. I don’t remember the last time I heard someone say or spell the entire name, regardless of pronunciation. AK is pretty easy to pronounce as well. I have never heard most of those “wrong” pronunciations even living in a border town not known for educational or linguistic excellence.
Posted by Matt | December 17, 2014, 2:44 pmI kept hearing different pronunciations, including one rhyming with ROCK.
Based on your turn of a phrase, I sense you are The Mensa member in your border town!
Posted by guffaw1952 | December 17, 2014, 3:53 pmHonestly, my border town has,people that speak fluent English, Spanish, German, Korean, and Japanese among others. I only speak low level English and high level profanity.
Posted by Anonymous | December 17, 2014, 8:13 pmHeh… It ONLY works if one is truly multi-lingual in middle European languages… 🙂
Posted by Old NFO | December 17, 2014, 6:11 pmThe only pronunciation of H&K is the customer service motto for civilians. “You suck and we hate you.” Thanks be here all the week =)
Posted by keads | December 17, 2014, 8:08 pmIf I’m waving money at a seller, they don’t seem to care what I call their merchandise.
Posted by WellSeasonedFool | December 18, 2014, 4:29 pmGood point! Although, I would look askance at someone trying to sell you a Smith and Western! (Especially, when it was a Colt!)
Posted by guffaw1952 | December 19, 2014, 10:24 am