Desert Eagle

[smupser]

[static2126]

Very nice. Fun gun to shoot

[EWastigmatism]

Definite improvement with the upgrades. Congrats. I want one in 50ae.

[drkphibr]

Lesson learned: Go with your gut feel/own desires and never worry about what other prople think. It will serve you well.

[sealocan]

I also prefer the upgrades in your after picture, and I'm not the biggest fan of the Desert Eagle's looks to begin with.

And although you paid $300 more once you adjust that for inflation it's not so bad.

[smupser]

And although you paid $300 more once you adjust that for inflation it's not so bad.

[drkphibr]

[Xtracrispy]

It’s a TOTALLY impractical gun that... will put a smile on your face that have you instantly forgetting what you spent...

It's a gun I never even wanted until I shot one, then I needed one.

Congrats OP, what caliber? I love my .44

[smupser]

It's a gun I never even wanted until I shot one, then I needed one.

Congrats OP, what caliber? I love my .44

[splithoof]

Definite improvement with the upgrades. Congrats. I want one in 50ae.

As an owner of a .50AE model (IMI, Israel), I can say that it is an ergonomic disaster, and very impractical in nearly every regard. If you are seeking a novel range toy that is expensive to use, more of a reloader’s proposition, and has very stout recoil, it might be for you. If you seek a practical sidearm tool for hunting or defense against large predatory animals deep in the wilds, consider some type of large bore revolver. Next to a rifle, they are tenX better than any Deagle.

[rodralig]

I tried the 50AE rental at FT3 about 3-years back... It was fun! The recoil wasn't really that bad as everyone would say... (I actually got reprimanded by the RO that I was shooting too fast. I slowed down my second string)




But THAT was it - not worth buying, IMO. Hyped... The novelty all gone... Unless, one is a collector...

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?p=21628779#post21628779

Good thing that I didn't buy the Desert Eagle, when it went on sale my my LGS, before trying it out first at the range. It definitely comes with the FUN factor and WOW factor - but, if I did get it, it will most probably become a safe queen.

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[tabascoz28]

I'd be ok with a plain Jane range toy. But yours looks better, congrats.

[Skip_Dog]

I like the look after your changes. I shot one a few times, fun but...

[splithoof]

I tried the 50AE rental at FT3 about 3-years back... It was fun! The recoil wasn't really that bad as everyone would say... (I actually got reprimanded by the RO that I was shooting too fast. I slowed down my second string)




But THAT was it - not worth buying, IMO. Hyped... The novelty all gone... Unless, one is a collector...

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?p=21628779#post21628779

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[desertrider]

It's a gun I never even wanted until I shot one, then I needed one.

Congrats OP, what caliber? I love my .44

Same here!

I blame Stilly for letting me shoot his at RMR, I was hooked after that. My favorite load is 24gr of H110 under a 240gr XTP @ 1.600". Don't seat any longer than 1.600 so it fits in the mag.

Don't ever shoot unjacketed lead rounds through it. I've shot Remington soft points, but everything except the tip was jacketed.

If you want it to cycle reliably, don't go less than 1250fps ammo, and definitely no limp wristing.