D.E. 50cal conversion?

[Bansh88]

A freidn of a friend is apparently dead set on a Desert Eagle with his tax refund.
I recall a couple years ago, you could only buy the .44Mag and then buy a .50 barrel to appease the California overlords. Is this still the only way to get a DE .50?
Any clarification is appreciated

[ricksOe]

Unless you find one for PPT that's a true .50 caliber the conversion kit you speak of is the only way.

[TKM]

No big deal.

Buy the 44 and sell the barrel and mags.

Buy the 50 barrel and mags.

All better. They run better in 50 anyway.

[Bansh88]

That's it? Just a barrel and different magazines?
Sounds like he has some serious money to spend.

[FLDWRX]

FPS shows you at the 1:20 mark.

I bought the 44 and found a 50 upper on fleabay. Long barrel.
It was fun until the ammo costs exceeded the costs of a new Glock

[Soginator]

I will tell you that the .44 is the worst thing I have ever dealt with. I was happy when I got it from 100% FTE rate to 30% (different ammo).

[Soginator]

Also, I haven't actually found any .50 ae conversion kits available. So unless someone can link it, I'm not sure where you'd get the kit.

[Sportsmans_Arms_Gabe]

Soginator...change your ammo. DE's are finicky but usually perform flawlessly with the right ammo. I also have .50AE barrels and mags in stock if that's the 'kit' youre referring to.