I happen to prefer the looks of the full length and I believe it is a tad more accurate for target shooting.
Unfortunately for me it is very heavy, and the weight is at the front.
The HC has what for me is better balance, and is easier to manoeuvre. But you pay a price for this: the HC quickly becomes tiring to cock.
Having owned and love them all, I found Weihrauch underlevers suited better than AAs.
But the most accurate underlever I ever owned was the Walther LGU.
Arthur
I wish I was in the land of cotton.