Odd, I thought SRAM was making recalls their 'thing'?
Modulation on the Shimano is fine, once you overcome the large initial lever throw. The issue is noticeable now I have the bike back because I've been wearing thick gloves and I'm squashing them under the levers sometimes.
I guess thats why Sram has decided to make modulation as their 'thing' for marketing the HRD platform.