Matrix Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Airsoft Rifle w/ Real Wood Furniture (Model: M1938)

"It looks great, very beautiful peice and shoots very nice. Though I've got a few minor gripes. One is that the orange tip is not removable and is very different than what the picture shows- besides that, the top wood furniture is slightly loose and the barrel bands are as well, but can easily be fixed by a bit of tape or something. Despite my gripes, I still very much love this gun and can't help but just pick it up.

"Pros:

Real wood and steel, no plastic
Good finish
Solid fittings
Easy to work bolt, yet powerful
Realistic action
Realistic size
Good balance
Clear sights
Good magazine capacity compared to other bolt actions
Spring action, not gas

Cons:
Heavy
Long
Pricey

Misc:
You can't attach a scope or bayonet without some modification to the rifle
Markings date it specifically for 1944
Orange tip is not removable

All in all, I highly recommend this rifle. If you can get only one bolt action, choose this one, it will not disappoint and it's vastly better than S&T's M1903, Kar98k, Arisaka, and Lee-Enfield, and it's better than M44 Mosin from Wingun and Gletcher. It's good for reenactments, cosplays, using a model to teach others about Soviet WW2 history, it looks great as a wall hanger, it's great for target shooting and backyard plinking, it's great for WW2 themed skirmishes (and will be a good stand in for WW1-Russian Civil War themed skirmishes).

If weight, cost, and length are problems, I recommend the 1938 carbine S&T makes.

"I’m very happy to say that after getting this gun and taking it to the field, this S&T Mosin Nagant carbine is truly a pleasant surprise. For some reason I have a soft spot for the Smart Team brand despite knowing full well that they have had QC problems with their products in the past. I remember buying a few of their Tavors when they first came out and was ultimately disappointed with each one. Needless to say I saw this Mosin and knew it was risky but decided to once again try my luck with the brand.
One thing that struck me before I even opened the gun was that the box was labeled “made in Japan”. This excited me just as much as it confused me. S&T is a Chinese company. I’m still wondering if perhaps they’ve partnered with a Japanese company to build this rifle with- perhaps Tanaka? (just speculation). The gun does share a similar build style with that of the Tanaka air cocking rifles such as their Kar98k (which I’ve owned and sold now that S&T have cloned it).
Taking the gun out of its well padded box I quickly realized that it was at a glance very well built- miles better than S&Ts of the past. The wood stock feels amazing and solid. The metal on the gun feels nice and smooth without any sharp edges. Once again the gun had a sticker on it proudly announcing that it was made in Japan.
I picked up .30g EMG bb’s to test the gun with. After inspecting the gun and getting hopeful that it would shoot as well as it looked, I loaded the magazine and took my first shot.
Out of the box this gun is a shockingly great performer. The hop up is very effective and holds a good grouping with those aforementioned EMG bb’s. It shoots just as consistent as that Tanaka Kar98k ever did. I know it does command a heavy price tag however if the Mosin Nagant is what you’d like then I’d save up and give this gun a try. I’ve been using it for a while now and it has yet to let me down. No mechanical malfunctions and it still has a nice, tight bullet grouping. Great piece!