Absolutely I would. I generally used to make that recommendation, but all these wussies around here always cry about the added expense and the "trouble" of having to periodically adjusting the valves.
You are correct though, the small solid will make more power completely across the board. Both down low, in the middle and up high. The Comp 274S would be an excellent choice just for an off the shelf grind.
You have to keep in mind, a solid cam will "act" like a hydraulic cam that has about ten degrees less duration, so the 274 is right on the money.