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It depends
Like Adam, I have all of the mentioned rifles. It depends what you like and handles well. I have several K31 rifles. Just a comment, most of the Schmidt-Rubin K31s advertised seem to have perfect bores, but the stocks tend to be a bit chewed up. I got three from a dealer who overstates the condition of his guns. The "hand-picked" rifles (at additional cost) were a disappointment. I managed to clean them up, stain the stocks and make them look half decent. Ammo can be costly unless you reload.
My preference regarding the Russians are the 1891/30s. The 1944s are cute and handy, but are about as well-balanced as a short railroad tie (unless you remove the folding bayonet). I guess one can get used to how they handle. Again, ammo is cheaper if you reload or shoot the Russian softpoint hunting ammo. These are neat guns. All the best...
Gil
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