I never smoke on the run or while doing things - So I’m seated comfortably always
Pipe rests make a non-issue of whether a pipe is a sitter or not
Also I smoke mostly with pipe in hand so weight or size is not an issue either
I can see where those issues are important if you smoke on the run, walking in the woods, working on something or have a pipe in your mouth for most of the day
The ergonomics of pipe design is important.
Pipes that “hang” comfortably can make a difference - for some
(Not at all if you are
@Chasing Embers )
This bulldog with a largish bowl is a surprisingly easy clench because of the very slight bend (just before the button) in the stem.