[Gilbo_3]

but ya didnt answer the question...8^}

i *could* wade thru the forums, but a 'quick & dirty' tutorial on grabbin one off the el cheapo rack, from trusted FRiends would be better...

last look they were 99-119 bucks with acceassories and a few rounds of ammo...

[NFHale]

“..but ya didnt answer the question...8^}...”

You’re right!!! Sorry brother!

Personally, I picked the one I picked because it had VERY few dings in the wood furniture, the bayonet and cleaning rod were intact (a lot of them had items missing).

Mine’s Russian; the Poles and Romanians, from what I understand, made very good quality M44s fit-and-finish wise.

I guess what it comes down to when choosing one is how it instantaneously LOOKS when you spot it on the rack; pick it up, bolt functions smoothly, all pieces intact. Personally, I don’t mind a beat-up old blaster, but it’s nice to find one that’s semi-pristine.

Better??? :*)