Added an M44 to the collection

[Trepang]

Had to wait on the sling to come in from Liberty Tree and the ammo pouch from eBay before I could get a picture. Best I can determine they are correct to the time period. Nothing special but I didn’t have one - that is reason enough isn’t it?

When the SVT ammo pouch comes in from the Ukraine, I will get an updated Red Army group photo.

 

[Ponder_MD]

Love it.

I saw a Norinco SKS with banana mag at Angler's for $700 yesterday. I was intrigued and I really wanted it but I have other financial obligations and had to pass it by.

 

[Ngrovcam]

Pretty.
I know nothing much about them…have heard of their having a big muzzle flash, and recoil.
The M38 looks very similar, but doesn’t have the attached bayonet, which strikes me as more practical for civilian use.

 

[willtill]

That looks like a laminate. Is that a heel repair on the stock?

Clean her and shoot it.

Range report if you can.

 

[CZ_Jockey]

Take a pic of the muzzle flash if you can.

 

[NaranjayAmarillo]

How is the recoil? I heard the carbines can really kick compared to the rifles.

 

[Trepang]

How is the recoil? I heard the carbines can really kick compared to the rifles.

Have not shot it yet. I will have ample opportunity here very shortly and I’ll let ya know

 

[Mr Oni]

How is the recoil? I heard the carbines can really kick compared to the rifles.

I will attest after a day of shooting your arm can be blue but it hurts so good lol

 

[Combloc]

How is the recoil? I heard the carbines can really kick compared to the rifles.

That would be an understatement my friend. I had one for a while but a friend loved it so much I gave it to him. I hope he enjoyed a bruised shoulder more than I did!

Trepang, that's a pretty one!

 

[WatTyler]

How is the recoil? I heard the carbines can really kick compared to the rifles.

With my M38, if you don't have a flinch before you start shooting, you'll have one after 10 rounds or so.

 

[tallen702]

How is the recoil? I heard the carbines can really kick compared to the rifles.

The M44 Mosin Nagant doesn't have anything on the Steyr M95/30 when it comes to shoulder-rearranging recoil. One enbloc through the 95/30 is usually enough for one lifetime for most people.

 

[willtill]

The M44 Mosin Nagant doesn't have anything on the Steyr M95/30 when it comes to shoulder-rearranging recoil. One enbloc through the 95/30 is usually enough for one lifetime for most people.

^^^I can testify! Truth!

 

[Terps2003]

I have a 91/30 sniper that I usually only put about 5 rounds down range when I take it. After that, my shoulder is mush.

 

[ChannelCat]

How is the recoil? I heard the carbines can really kick compared to the rifles.

I use to own one, and they kick like an angry mule. Love the furniture! Great pics!

 

[GuitarmanNick]

I use a Caldwell recoil pad when shooting my M-44 and it makes a huge difference. I can shoot 50 rounds from a bench, and not have a sore shoulder afterwards.

 

[calicojack]

Hmm - I think my fly-weight Savage 10 in 308 Win has more felt recoil than an M44. That Soviet rifle is HEAVY and in my opinion soaks up the recoil. I have to put a limb saver on my Savage 10.

 

[Ptreece]

I have a 91/30 sniper that I usually only put about 5 rounds down range when I take it. After that, my shoulder is mush. View attachment 451914

I want one of these so badly! Maybe one day..

 

[Mr Oni]

I'm going to say my Vz 24 has the worst kick.

 

[TexasBob]

M44 Mosin Nagant better known as a Bang Stick!