FD,
I beg to disagree.
In my opinion,the-300 was the worst 74 to handle,probably because of the flag effect the extended upper deck was introducing on -200 unchanged controls.I still remember an approach to Kai Tak,30 knots right xwind from the right on rwy 13 and the yoke about 90 degrees to the left to hold the turn.
In comparison,the 744 was the sweetest of all Boeings to handle.Control balance and feel were pure delight.