One does not be on this site and have just a one saw policy..I really like my 038 but when one owns both and run them side by side very often then it does not take long to realize the 044 is the one to own if just keeping one saw. My 038 Mag shines when just bucking wood and not carrying it through the woods/bush for tree felling, the 044 is much better suited for that. My 038 was totally rebuilt by me, all OEM parts but it was a very low hour straight gas saw I picked up for $75. Best part was it came to me with a brand new OEM piston and cylinder installed, saw shop made a big mistake on that one as the tag on the handle read, saw requires a new P&C, carb kit and fuel lines,filter etc...
I never will. 
But I am conscious that this poor 044 might not get the use it deserves from me as it would someone else, or the 038 for that matter if I keep both. I am also aware that I will probably get 1/3 more for the 044 if not more that I would for the 038... and this money can go towards fueling my 60cc category or even a 90cc (for pure fun) ms362 or ms660 huztl builds.I use this 2150 of mine for most things apart from bucking big rounds for fire wood.
I will go into a quick summary of my saw list purchase and bizarre sales and you will then realise that I do not make much sense...
ms170 sold it for ms210 sold it bought a Husqvarna 372xp sold it for ms290 (and a holiday) sold it for a ms260 and ms230 sold them for Husky 154/254xp sold it for Husky 455 sold it for THIS 044
And in the midst of all this I have the 038 mag, Jonsered 2150 and the ms231
Haha go figure....I regret a few of these sales..
