Yes -- unfortunately -- the #4 in the 3.5-10x44 is different than those in the 6x, 3-9x42, 4-12x50, etc. Since the one offered by Doug was a special run, drop him a line to see which is used. Would be nice if it was the standard #4.
I addressed this with Meopta a number of years ago. After using and liking a 4-12x50/#4, I proceeded to buy 2 of the 3.5-10x44. Imagine my surprise when I received the wide version, which is useless to me against a dark hog long after the sun has gone down.
Even the Meopta-provided ad material used by vendors back then erroneously showed the standard #4 for this scope. While they were very nice to chat with, I basically was told "sorry...that's just the way they are made" explanation.
Meopta recommended I return them to where they were purchased. I chose not to return them to the vendor because there was nothing wrong with the scopes -- and it really wasn't their problem (and they shouldn't have to take a loss on shipping). I was hoping Meopta would offer to exchange the brand-new scopes (I'd have accepted the less expensive 3-9x42s or added $$ for something else with an actual #4), but that never happened.
They have great glass, but I despise the wide #4 that really is NOT a #4.
