CMP out of M44US with sights

[edlmann]

As of 4/21/09, CMP is out of M44US with sights.

No word yet if they will reopen mail order of the M44US w/o rear sights.

Maalasef! :ugh:

[Publius]

I never bought one of the CMP Mossberg 44s. I had two Mossberg .22s for years, a semiauto (c.1940s) and a bolt action (c.1960s). I thought they were not really that great quality so I passed on the 44s. I sold my two Mossbergs a few years ago at my yard sale. Are the US versions better than the commercial ones?

[Vern Humphrey]

Not markedly. They have some "military charisma," but that's for collectors.

[Swede]

I sent my application in on April 13 for an M44. Maybe I ordered the last one?

[Devil Dog]

As of 6/26: The CMP north store has M44's with and without sights. I just bought an M44 without sights for $95. and it looks almost new.

[Dave]

Sights are available, 60-80 bucks. Sometimes at small gun shows, cheaper. I picked up 2 spares at such a show for 5 bucks apiece.
I wonder if Publius ever shot those Moss. he had. May have surprised him. The 44us and other Moss. target rifle will shoot right with the M-52's, the 'ulimate target rifle'. Yes, they were made to a price, plastic parts, etc. but preformance was not sacraficed!

[Devil Dog]

Sights are available, 60-80 bucks. Sometimes at small gun shows, cheaper. I picked up 2 spares at such a show for 5 bucks apiece.
I wonder if Publius ever shot those Moss. he had. May have surprised him. The 44us and other Moss. target rifle will shoot right with the M-52's, the 'ulimate target rifle'. Yes, they were made to a price, plastic parts, etc. but preformance was not sacraficed!

I like the M44 and I think it is a fine rifle, but don't think for a minute that it is in the same class as the 52....or 40x, M12 for that matter. It will not shoot with the 52's, 40X's or M12's. You can buy five M44's for the price of a Mod. 52 and there is a reason for that.

[zertouche]

My M44US is a tack driver. It shoots better than I can.

[Steven Martin]

Hi guys, just wanted to say that only yesterday I took both my Moss 44 and my tricked out (by Al Freeland) Rem 37 (that I used to get my distinguished rating over 40 years ago when I could bend my body more easily) to the range and both shot 1" groups at 100 yds using Eley match ammo. The Mossberg is a KICKASS shooter, make no mistake about it. Also, I don't believe I've ever had a Mossberg that didn't shoot well. JMHO, Steve

[zertouche]

I think Havlin sells the rear sight assembly for a reasonable price. They also make an adapter that screws in the original holes so you can mount any scope. I dont work for Havlin and they dont work for me. Just passing on a resource for the fine, old rifles.

[edlmann]

I think Havlin sells the rear sight assembly for a reasonable price. They also make an adapter that screws in the original holes so you can mount any scope. I dont work for Havlin and they dont work for me. Just passing on a resource for the fine, old rifles.

The Havlin scope mount does not fit to the holes for the rear sight. Only a few of the CMP 44 US rifles are drilled for the scope mount.

[duggaboy]

I have two 44's, and they both love to be shot, cleaned, and handled. they shoot very well and my old eyes are not good like they used to be, and I will not put a scope on them, that would ruin the gun.

[johnnymg]

Was at the North store last week, bought two m44 there, They were "incomplete" the two blued ones I picked up were missing the rear app on the sights and one of them was also missing the front sight, Soon to be replaced by a globe front and two rear aps from Havlin. Just over $200.00 for both OTD.:thup::super:

Johnnymg

[zertouche]

The Kimbers CMP sells for a bargain price, routinely outshoot 52's, 40X's or M12's. Most 52s are worn out, same for the 40x's as they made only a handful, and when was the last time you saw a 52 for sale? We are not talking about something sitting in a safe, but something you can buy today and take to the range, and shoot ten Xs.

Yeah, my Springfield M22 shoots clover leafs. Hey wait. Is there an M22 collectors club? Do they have a newsletter?

[blacksan]

I have a 144 LSB that came from CMP years ago and that thing shots real well. My buddy has a 44 that is basically the same animal and is just as capable but it is equipped with lesser sights. We are in the process of upgrading them and then he should be able to give me hell at the range....... :D

[zertouche]

If CMP is out of complete M44s buy a Kimber? Dont whine.

[Devil Dog]

"The Kimbers CMP sells for a bargain price, routinely outshoot 52's, 40X's or M12's. Most 52s are worn out, same for the 40x's as they made only a handful, and when was the last time you saw a 52 for sale? We are not talking about something sitting in a safe, but something you can buy today and take to the range, and shoot ten Xs."

Sorry, but I could not agree less. I own a Kimber, 52D and a few
M12's. My Kimber comes in last. AND, Most 52D's are not worn out.

[MK111]

I have to aggree with Devil Dog on this one. The three Win 52's, the three Rem 40X's, and H&R 12 are not shotout. I haven't seen a Kimber yet that can out shoot anything. That is the reason the the Goverment is selling them all New In the Box because they never measured up to a true target rifle. The Kimber was to replace the aged Win 52's and rem 40X's but they couldn't. My idea on the subject.

[edlmann]

I have to aggree with Devil Dog on this one. The three Win 52's, the three Rem 40X's, and H&R 12 are not shotout. I haven't seen a Kimber yet that can out shoot anything. That is the reason the the Goverment is selling them all New In the Box because they never measured up to a true target rifle. The Kimber was to replace the aged Win 52's and rem 40X's but they couldn't. My idea on the subject.

The Kimbers were being phased in as the EPA started closing down indoor ranges all over the country. The Army now uses pellet rifles for JROTC so the high schools don't have to build an EPA/OSHA improved indoor range.