For me I'm fan of simplicity in design and the Rigby and the Griesbach both have really beautiful lines and a timeless quality. The black forend tip i've seen that done on a lot of guns past and present to imply a level of quality, deserved or not. The thing notice more is the different angles of each guns buttstock and forend. How those lines affect the look of each rifle as an overall whole. The buttstock angle being so different for each rifle would also affected the feel in use and would be something to consider as well. The red butt pad seems to be a way to distinguish a Rigby from a distance, a makers mark as such and personally prefer the overall shape of this rifle more, the lines flow very well. it looks fantastic but I'm new to the rifle world. Since you've got a custom in the works from an excellent gunsmith in his own right. I'd ask him what he would like to see take shape for he's very experienced and float the idea around. Then get ready to fall in love. Regards Keith
