Ted's got a point, the OP was asking for our personal opinions on what we each prefer (what is the preferred?). Ted prefers a restock. He doesn't like recoil pads, original to the gun or not.

I prefer the right LOP in a way that is low cost and often reversible. A recoil pad can be removed and the original buttplate reinstalled (if no wood is cut). My preference is getting those requirements I want with the remaining $2940 in my pocket.

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