MN38 or M44?

[Ghentry]

Which should I get? (I know, BOTH!), but for now, which one first?

Pro's - Con's to each?

[Rick O'Shay]

I prefer the M38, simply because I dislike the side-folding bayonet.
Not much call for a bayonet at the gun range anyway, eh?

[ericXD9]

Just to add confusion...

You might consider a 91/59. I was trying to make up my mind just like you are, and I found a nice 91/59. I really love mine.

But given the choice between the 38 and the 44, I'd pick the 38. I have little use for a bayonnet.

[jack19512]

If I am not mistaken the M38 and M44 are the same rifles except for the bayonet. So all you have to do is ask yourself, do you want a bayonet or not?

I have a M38 and M44 but I like the 91/30 better than either of the other two. I have two 91/30's. A round receiver 91/30 and a hex receiver 91/30.

[jonathon]

I ended up getting an M44 first, just 'cause it looks cool.

[kf4zra]

theres only one country that made the m38, 5 countries made the m44

[outdoorman]

Own both. Hard decision but I like the 38 because its more streamlined with the bayo and lighter but then the bayo is cool and functional if ever charged by a wild animal when bullets are gone.
Get one of each.

[97guns]

ill have to side with the guy that reccomeded the 91/59 (if you can find one) allan has had them but his list is gone, he does have more though. i would definatly get one when they pop back up, you can get one for under $150 and it would be a far superior shooter and collector compared to the 39 or 44 wich should be around in abundance for years to come.

[paccw]

91/30 and 38's are drying up from what I hear .
It's down to one importer now.And prices have climbed from $10.00 to $20.00 a gun.
I would get a nice 38 now and you should still be able to get the 44 later.The "folding toothpick" comes right off the 44. so just box it up and enjoy the gun.

[joehammer75]

I like both but currently have the 38 and take mine out hunting from time to time and like the fact the 38 is a tad lighter. Here is a pic of a fawn I took this past monday with my 38 . Now b4 I get heat for shooting a button buck I truley thought it was an adult doe when I shot it. As a side note Wolf 180 grain soft point really made a mess of the little guy.

[paccw]

Yep that's a bullet hole alright.
Same reason I don't use 454 CaSull rounds.I just load hot 45 colt rounds.
BUT I'm looking forward to hunting this or next year with my ex sniper 91/30.And the Wolf SP is the only cheap round that works so that's my round.

[outdoorman]

I would like to hunt with my mosin one day.
Anyone have another bullet they like?

[joehammer75]

S&B makes a soft point load but it runs around 13 to 14 bucks a box when I am lucky to even find it. The Wolf soft point runs around 5 to 7 bucks a box . I really think the Wolf 7.62x54mm is just as good as the S&B and alot cheaper.