Op, have you ever shot a m1 before? They kick pretty good. It's not for everyone.
The M1 is a piece of cake. If you want to feel a kick…try a M1903 with the standard service stock…an Enfield No. 5 Jungle Carbine or a Mosin-Nagant carbine. Those…especially the Enfield and the Mosin…will really rock your world!