I'm considering doing the same with a 243 version. But, the boy is only 2. I'm a lefty, and not sure what he will end up. If I got a compact, I'd go the extra $50 and order a standard stock as well.
He likes it! His biggest worry is if it's loud. Of course I can't hear anything from years of construction and shooting with out enough hearing protection.
It didn't seem very short, but once I mounted the scope on it, it's pretty dang short!