Laminate or solid wood?

[SanPedroShooter]

That's is my question.

Why is the laminated worth more, or cost more anyway... on rifles like the Mosin for instance.

Is it a collectible issue? Durability? Workmanship?

I would personally rather have the solid wood. What am I missing?

[Divernhunter]

It costs more because they can get more for it. Fewer were made with laminated stocks.
It is more stable to warping.
This is true for any rifle and I would prefer laminated stocks if the price was the same.

[SanPedroShooter]

Hmmm yeah, I get that aspect. I am familiar with what laminate is etc.. the benefits and so on.

I pretty much searched around and answered my own question.

I am upgrading my Mosin collection. I am thinking hex 91/30 and laminate M44 for now.

The laminate is like quite a bit more.

[Capybara]

If you are collector, the lamis are rarer, but if you are just going to shoot it, I wouldn't pay a lot extra for it. I have mostly regular wood Mosins and just bought my first lami. The do look cool when you have not seen one in real life. That last batch all of the C&R dealers had were just beautiful condition.

[SanPedroShooter]

Yeah, I am looking at Classic or J&G right now, maybe both.

I like the idea of a Hex 91/30, and I sold my used and abused Rommy M44 to upgrade to Russian version.

My 03 expired, but the ATF sent me a 'letter of authorization' while they take their sweet *** time with my renewal... Hope it doesn't cause any problems.

[kouye]

The laminated stock seems to hold the action bolt better than the wood and requires less retightening.

The laminated stock laquer seems quite a bit better than the wood stock, probably due to them being post war.

They also look better in my opinion.

[DennisCA]

Laminate has my vote!

I bought this one from Classic Arms a few years ago (when they were still fairly cheap) and love it.

IMHO - Every C&R collection needs a laminate!

[SanPedroShooter]

^^ Yup. Laminate does a nice look if you get a good one.

[NOTABIKER]

the laminated stock on my M 44 is so beautiful it just does not look right on a milsurp rifle. after 6 coats of Tung oil it looks like a custom stock on a Mosin.

[Army GI]

The laminate stock is rarer, and to some people (like me) it is more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

[SanPedroShooter]

I ended up with the solid. I did ask for a nice one, so we'll see

I got one more rifle that I planned on, so it all evens out.

[jigenax]

I'd say get both. I'm planning to pick up a Lami 44, hopefully soon.

[NOTABIKER]

I'd say get both. I'm planning to pick up a Lami 44, hopefully soon.

their is a good supply of laminated Russian M-44s out their right now. my local hole in the wall gun store had about 6 of them. i paid 350 retail for it. the good part is i got to see what i was buying before i took it. i always wanted a Russian M-44 to go with my Romanian M-44. i like them a lot. i hope you find one.