Mosin Nagant M44 versus the 33?

[NOTPARS]

Maybe "versus" was the wrong word. I was wondering what the difference is between the 44 and the 38. As I understand it, one of them has a bayonet but the other doesn't. Also, if the recoil is really stout from the 91/30, is it more significant from the shorter barreled 44's and 38's?

[Swede]

If I remember correctly the 38's are cut down 91/30. The 44's were made shorter and have a bayonet that swings out. I've never shot one but I have heard that you do know when the cap pops.

[henry0reilly]

None of the as issued Nagant rifles can be said to be easy on the shoulder, but the lighter ones definitely increase felt recoil.

[NOTPARS]

I realize the idea of "recoil" is subjective. But could the recoil be compared to say a bolt action .30-06? For me, that's about all the recoil I care to handle.