I would think any of the laminates would be a great improvement. Going for an old school look, like the hunting rifles in the catalogs I dreamed about as a young one, I went with the Heritage, and I love it. You could probably just get your favorite, or the most comfy and go to town with it. I have further plans as well such as bedding... I also find their stocks to be very nice looking. Here's mine in Nutmeg with the 90 degree finish, checkering, plastic caps and white line spacers.