I prefer breasting out the bird myself. I used to pluck the bird, but it isn't worth it to me. Breasting the bird out is faster and you get all the good meat. I don't care for the Turkey legs, too many tendons.

If you do choose to pluck the bird, boil some water and soak the bird for about 20-30 second before plucking. This will allow the feathers of be pulled easier. Don't soak it too long or else it could scorch the bird.

All in all in depends on what you like the most. But I wouldn't worry too much about not utilizing the whole bird and just the breast meat.