Desert Eagle: Now an affordable shooter!

[@SLFYSH]

Thank you for sparing us the pointless watermelon shoot. Actually useful and relevant information here.

[@nfareview]

LOL You're welcome. I know the video was longer than usual but I hope you enjoyed it!

[@ImOldGregg]

NFA Review Channel hiiiiiiiide tha watamelon

[@Thetabringer]

Forreal man; fuckin “demolition ranch” is always wasting food on his channel. A person is smart but people are dumb- an its shit like that > wasting tonnes of resource, that’s the damn reason everyone in other countries of the world *HATE* us { 🇺🇸

[@BoopSnoot]

I've heard a ton of horror stories about Freedom Munition though, big variances in bullet seating, crimps, and some overpressure disasters. I'd love to pick up a ton, but not if its dangerous. Ugh...

[@DrQuagmire1]

@@nfareview how much is the Desert Eagle running these days? I ask this question, is because I had thought about buying one as a collector's item sometime in the near-future, since it's been in alot of action movies and video games throughout the years

[@Darkhalo314]

Just bought my Desert Eagle! 50AE, Stainless finish with Muzzle Brake. Currently being shipped to my local FFL right now. Cost me about $2400 after taxes and fees. I'm super excited!

[@Darkhalo314]

I'm buying a Desert Eagle tomorrow and i'm so excited for this beast to come in!

[@paul_bunyan]

Luv the DE! This was my first gun purchase as a young lad. I broke up with my girl friend, beginning of the summer of my senior year of high school and easily rationalized that I would have spent the coin on her over the summer. Money well spent on my "Daisy"...

[@bigredone1030]

@Michael Jordan I don't know man, titties are pretty nice. Why not both?

[@JoeMadduxIII]

I've got two in .50AE. We always joke that since it's unlikely you'll hit an attacker if you're dual wielding (because you'll only have one hand controlling each) your best option is to shoot the ground and fly away.

[@nfareview]

LMAO

[@JoeMadduxIII]

NFA Review Channel In all seriousness though it's nice to see Freedom Munitions is putting out affordable ammo. Lol, I just don't know if it's worth the feeling of shin splints in my hands for 2-3 days. Does your discount code work site wide?

[@nfareview]

Yes the code should work site wide. I think you can add stuff to cart and check the code. And you know, my wrists are fine today. I shot 120 rds in two hours and I'm good to go. Maybe the Big Grains is loaded just hot enough to cycle the big DE and nothing more.

[@JoeMadduxIII]

NFA Review Channel Good to hear! Maybe I'll actually wear gloves this time, too! Thanks!

[@geraldhoskins2021]

Lol Yosemite sam

[@gilbertcaine9227]

My 50 AE has grips that are made out of wood from the USS CONSTITUTION. I also have two coins from there pressed into the handles.

[@destinytroll1374]

😮

[@Ready2GetHigh]

Should definitely make a video of it that would be awesome! 🇺🇸💪😎

[@Dan_TheGunMan]

Pictures are it isn't true

[@wilsonglockenspiel8819]

Photos por favor ???

[@hdjksa52]

Coming from someone who is new at shooting, I like the demonstrations with cinder blocks. It shows me the destructive power between the different caliber weapons. It sounds pretty silly, but I can see how much more damage a DE 50 ae can do compared to a 9mm Beretta. If a person don't have easy access to those firearms on their own time, they're not going to really understand what the weapon can do.

[@Tential1]

Yeah I had no idea what this weapon did to people and it kind of doesn't make sense in video games cuz if you got hit by this once you're going to die. If I can hit an attacker with this though I think this captures the amount of aggression I have

[@johnbutler1323]

I have a MkXIX in .44 Magnum and got the .50AE and .357 Magnum barrels for it. In .357 it is completely unforgiving of ammo that is either not hot enough or has a bullet weight of less than 158 grains. If the ammo isn't hot enough, the gun will happily cycle and eject spent cartridges, but the slide will not recoil far enough to pick up the next round. Which is exactly what the L5 was doing in this video. The .357 is happiest running hot 158 and 180 grain ammo. The gas system needs plenty to work with. Even hot 125 grain won't run the gun properly. I've also tried .38 Special+P out of curiosity. It will eject, but won't recoil far enough to load the next cartridge.

[@MrJoshcc600]

No kidding? thats interesting. Ive debated for years weather or not to get other barrels for my 50ae, they are bloody expensive

[@ClaycombR30]

I just attended your event last weekend for the first time and I wanted to give you a big thank you for hosting it. I had a blast and loved being able to learn about and shoot so many awesome guns. I also wanted to give a huge thank you to Magnum Research for providing the burnt bronze 44 Desert Eagle for the raffle and Freedom Munitions for throwing in 500 rounds of ammo. That was a crazy awesome prize to win and I still can't believe it's sitting in my safe. I can't wait to go shoot it real soon. Looking forward to the 911 shoot.

[@jashroy]

.50 AE Desert Eagle... I'll get there one day.

[@theeasternfront6436]

Stay fit and free forever Word

[@n.carson245]

MSRP for a 50AE is about 1500$ good luck

[@raphiell8435]

Yeah, in the csgo

[@texasjohn-mu7cd]

I saw one from a surplus store a black 50ae one for $1200! Wish i had the money to buy it! :(

[@rebelyank6361]

Hoping to pick 1 up myself to compare with my 500

[@jakk1045]

Interesting with the failures on the L5. I've got an early production model that I finally sent back. They ended up replacing pretty much everything except the frame, with a redesigned top end. New slide, barrel, and spring assemblies.

[@Jackhammer2k8]

I've never seen a gun channel utilise Gun Disassembly to demonstrate the operation of a gun before, and you nailed it in my opinion.

[@AnonEMus-cp2mn]

This isn't exactly a gun channel, but check out Ahoy. They give in-depth reviews of weapons and their roles in both movies and video games. some of their newer videos feature Gun Disassembly animations.

[@nfareview]

Thanks man!

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

Figured I'd post some ballistics for you: Freedom Munitions 50AE 325 grain - RNFP Muzzle Velocity - 1350 fps Muzzle Energy - 1315 ft/lbs Underwood 44 Magnum 300 grain - JHP Muzzle Velocity - 1300 fps Muzzle Energy - 1126 ft/lbs Underwood 44 Magnum 325 grain - FNGC Muzzle Velocity - 1425 fps Muzzle Energy - 1533 ft/lbs Underwood 50AE 325 grain - JHP Muzzle Velocity - 1475 fps Muzzle Energy - 1570 ft/lbs There really isn't much of a difference between 50AE and 44 Magnum. If you own a DE, and I do (.357 Magnum), then the 44 Magnum is giving you approximately 90% of what 50AE offers...and sometimes more but with a lot more cost effectiveness and availability.

[@Dimitrius001]

I think these are a good option for handgun hunters that want a semi auto instead of a revolver. These may be a bit impractical for self defense, but I think that being a gas operated blowback design they would really shine as a hunting handgun.

[@WeaponsAddiction]

Very informative video, Ive been on the fence about these and this solidified the fact I need one. Im stoked about big grains, its about time for an ammo company to produce an more affordable round like this. Now Im off to find me a "Deagle"

[@toomanyaccounts]

you should know magnum sells caliber conversion kits to turn your deagle into other calibers. for instance turn it to a 357 magnum or 9mm. Basically its a slider and mag. pretty easy to change out.

[@ChrisB.C.]

toomanyaccounts Bullshit. There has never been a 9mm Desert Eagle.

[@johnbutler1323]

What about the Podbyrn 9.2 millimeter?

[@johnbutler1323]

The Desert Eagle has been available in five cartridges. .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .440 CorBon and .50 Action Express. .41 Magnum and .440 CorBon is no longer available.

[@BoopSnoot]

Did you end up buying this FM ammo? Its so cheap, but also hearing so many people with issues, and I don't know if it was a problem with early or late batches or what.

[@jasonelbert7352]

I'll be honest. I've wanted a Desert Eagle since I was a kid. I sent off a money order when I was very young for a VHS cassette from Desert Eagle that went over its specs and had video of them shooting water melons. I always wanted one but I was about 15. I shot a rental .357 and realized how big it was in the hand. Then I shot the .44 years later. Still a novelty. Now with collection well rounded, I'd love a why not piece. I like the finish on that .50 and it had me wanting one. But the failure to lock back on empty and the issues with the .357 make me wonder if I should look elsewhere. After all, there are a lot of cool options in that price range.

[@nfareview]

Thanks for the comment Jason. As for the 50AE failing to lock back, I can almost say for certain that it was the result of me riding the slide stop. I do this on all my Sig Sauers. It's just how I hold the grip. And the 357 I'm not really worried about, I know MR will take a look at it and make it right. I also looked at some more footage and in some scenes the slide didn't go 100% to the rear but it still ejected the casing. It could be the ammo, the recoil springs (too stiff) or a combination. All that said, the 50AE ran 100% and If I had to choose one right now, it would be the 50AE.

[@jasonelbert7352]

NFA Review Channel so the real question is that 50 going back or staying at home with you?

[@nfareview]

Oh She's staying! Although I did ask to swap for the black tiger stripe because….. why not! Hopefully I'll have a followup video for you all! I want to report on their customer service. I've heard good things.

[@therealborischang]

NFA Review Channel The tiger stripe finish looks like David Lee Roth's spandex leggings. Tres gay!

[@raphiell8435]

Well, i've always wanted a beretta..

[@TRaider66]

Here’s a tip! Don’t use lead rounds on DE’s!! I turned mine into a semi-auto quickly because the lead shavings plugged that gas port. A gunsmith had to fix it for me.

[@kenegerton7512]

When I first examined the DA. it reminded me of the M14. So, I bought it. Mine is 357 IMI. And Ive fired thousands of rounds through it and it shoot like new.

[@onegative8887]

That’s the hardest pistol I have to hit with but I still love it . I replaced the rear sight with a adjustable one. And put a hogue grip on it with the finger groves which helped with recoil but made the grip almost too big for my hands... it’s still a fun handgun to shoot.

[@borderlineXI]

2:55 Sudden Impact was released in 1983…

[@BladesRKing]

I bought the 44 mag L5 a couple months ago. It fails to go fully into battery most shots. Seems to work best with 240 grain SJSP ammo but even then it has its problems. I don’t limp wrist, I’ve lubed it wet and then semi wet and still fails to go fully into battery. Slide stops 1/8-1/4” away so I have to push it back into battery with my thumb while aiming. Kinda expensive gun to not work right.

[@buddymorgan4165]

I have watched the Magnum Reascher 1911G move in price. Granted it a nice 45acp but when getting into the $875.00 to $950.00 there are some really strong value to compete with.

[@gruntspy44]

I love the explanation of operation

[@nfareview]

Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoy my other videos!

[@inquisitive980]

Also shown briefly was the 357

[@AnonEMus-cp2mn]

I'd hate to say this, but the WMD finish looks like someone made a prop gun out of EVA foam and dusted it with a paintbrush

[@nathanrenz5221]

Find that mistake out the hard way. I dare you.

[@wilsonglockenspiel8819]

Yep looks terrible

[@AnonEMus-cp2mn]

@@wilsonglockenspiel8819 Coincidentally I've seen a few more people talk smack about the 'Battle-worn cerakote' craze, especially now that spray painting guns to get natural wear is the new fad.

[@mave2535]

The 357 need to shoot 158 grain. The paperwork that comes with the pistol has the ammo they have tested that works in the gun. I shot fiocchi 142 grain and it did the same thing. It would eject but not load another round.

[@MrJoshcc600]

My 50ae was the last straw that got me into reloading. I can load my own 300gr low recoil loads for about .60 to .70 a round (obviously keeping the brass thats the hardest part because it chucks them about 10 feet over your head)

[@AusJackal]

I would like to know how MR over came the issue of using a rimmed shell case (.357 mag) as they're not designed for use in a semi auto...

[@Wedelj]

It really seems like that isn't an insurmountable problem that cannot be solved, so much as an obstacle most don't want to deal with. Coonan has been making a reliable .357 magnum 1911 for decades.

[@AusJackal]

I agree. I just wondered how they did it...

[@johnbutler1323]

The magazine has an indention at the front that holds the nose of the cartridges in the center of the magazine with the tail of the cartridges staggered back and forth which is why the grip is as wide as it is. I think the success of the Desert Eagle over other auto magnum pistols such as the AMT AutoMag and Wildey Magnum is that the initial .357 and .44 Models used readily available revolver cartridges. The magazine is wide enough that it could be a double stack if it chambered a rimless cartridge like .44 AMP. The Desert Eagle has been offered in two other cartridges in its lifetime, .41 Magnum and .440 CorBon. .440 CorBon is a .50AE case necked down to .44. Neither was very successful and was dropped from production.

[@bryanm435]

John Butler Hella cool history brother. Not widely known either! Rock on

[@saifa6359]

The Coonan 357 magnum 1911 is able to do it. I own that gun and it’s never jammed or had any problems and I was surprised at that since it also Shoots the rimmed case as well.

[@Time30013]

Pretty sure the whole point of having a Desert Eagle is to do silly stuff. Awesome video, makes me want one even more. Thanks!

[@jamesquigley8628]

Practice would be necessary but my D.E. doesn't make me think gloves at all. 2 mags don't wear me out like some guns. That's with Speer 325 gr factory ammo.

[@PatRMG]

So, this video showed many malfunctions. My personal experience with mine. I ordered the parts to fix it 13 days ago and haven't heard anything back.

[@coreyhamlin5436]

I loved your review of the DE .50AE vs L5 .357 Mag it was very informative. I have shot a .50AE before and I loved it and plan to buy one soon (I have a birthday coming up). My question is If you had to choose between the combo, which is a great deal, or the DE 50 AE w/ported barrel which would you choose. (Other factors: I was thinking of buy a .44 barrel anyway because I can shoot it a little cheaper, but I prefer the stainless, nickel, or gold finish). Also, what do you think about the newer aluminum Should I consider the .357 first?

[@philapop5269]

Here's an interesting fact- the Desert Eagle shooting the .50AE has the same amount of energy at 100 yards, as does a .45ACP right out of the barrel. I own the Mark XIX in .44 mag (black), and a nickle plated .50AE. Next month I am ordering the L5 in .44 mag (or .50AE). Not totally decided, but am leaning towards the .44 mag. I would be interested in understanding the recoil between the Mark XIX and the L5, both in .44 mag or .50AE. Has anyone shot the 2 guns w/ the same ammo?

[@kratodd]

.50AE has way more energy than that. A 10mm has more energy at 100 yards than a .45

[@wilsonglockenspiel8819]

I thought rimmed cartridges designed for revolvers doesn't suite auto guns ?

[@python1590]

I appreciate your honesty.

[@gabber88ful]

The distressed finish 50ae would look great with woodgrips

[@ThunderBirdinFlight]

How many grains in that 357 bullet? The manual says to use 158gr bullets or higher. even 150grs is too light to function properly. I tried

[@juliocastillo9146]

I have a DE Mark VII in .357magnum works wel with cheap ammo sellier and bellot and PPU 158grains, and with silvertips 145grains

[@aaronp9835]

I just picked up a red Hawk revolver. It holds 7 magnum shells .44 mag with a 5.5 inches barrel. Using the 250 grain underwood ammo +p i get 1585 fps. Im biyA a 357 magnum desert eagle in a couple of weeks and the golden silver tiger, and then I’m going to do the trigger and hammer the compensator the sites and everything else accessories all black. I also already have a set of nice trip tick on site for it as well as an RDS. I kust bought my wife a Rock Island chambered in .22 tcm. In has a mass of a velocity of 2200 ft./s It is basically a 22 Long rifle projectile With a 9 mm case behind it so I just ordered that for her and I told her I wanted mph. I also have a really nice LWRC. It shoots 556 as well as 308 it has an AK-47 upper and it’s an A.R. 15 lowerHi Arlette I already own for air 15’s and the one I just got is absolutely beautiful I’ve already done custom trigger work charging handles extended mag release. Collapsible stock the whole deal. And I am down five upgrades. I did a custom trigger, magpul pistol grip an aim point holonsight with. 4x magnifier.

[@adibee88]

THIS was the BEST video on the Desert 🦅 in both calibers. I ESPECIALLY appreciated the Cycle of Operation Video and your Accuracy tests at various yards! I was more interested in the . 357 but I've seen NUMEROUS videos about its operating issues-sad. Thank you for making a Top-Shelf Quality Video! ⚡💪🏾

[@Vultite]

I'm sure they'll fix whatever is up with the .357 they seem like a good company

[@iamizandesathanos568]

This is the second time that I've seen the 357 FTF , I really don't WANT to say anything negative about the Desert Eagle 357 because I WANT one , I have to watch more videos to see if this is a continuing issue with these guns...

[@GriffXJ]

Shot one of these in Tiger Striped Gold (video on my channel if interested), I need to buy one if these. They are so much fun!

[@dirtydeagle9938]

with mine I've noticed it wants to hit high at the point of aim this one might be built the same way

[@stgdz]

How obnoxious was the comp on the 357? Most desert eagle owners like shooting the pistol and dealing with all the malfunctions but don't like paying ammo costs. Hell even reloading that stupid round is up there in price.

[@johnbutler1323]

Buy the MkXIX 6" and get all three calibers for it. There is no way to cheaply shoot .50AE. Even if you reload your own ammo, you have to use plated bullets or molten lead will clog up the gas system. And I can't stand to shoot more than a few magazines of .50AE per range session anyway. I know I'm done and can't control the recoil anymore when the gun starts tossing empties in my face instead of over my shoulder. In the .357 Magnum the gun turns into an all day plinker and aside from the report and fireball there's less drama than 9mm out of a Glock 17. On the full size steel frame gun a comp is superfluous in .357 Magnum. There's no real need for it.

[@MrJoshcc600]

I reload mine and use berry bullets flat nose 300 gn and h110 I can load at about .60 to .70 a round if you buy in bulk. Of course you could get hornady xtp 300 gn for around 1.00 but thats a high end hollow point. For range fun and just pulling the trigger cheaper is better...

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

“Dealing with all the malfunctions...”. What malfunctions? Oh...you mean the underpowered .357 ammo in this vid? THAT must be what you mean. Have you ever held a Desert Eagle? That slide is heavy and as such, needs a lot of gas to operate. I know. I’ve had two DE’s. Neither one has malfunctioned one time. These things are precision instruments. Oh...you didn’t know that either? State of the art. Go look it up. How they are made is right here on You Tube.

[@justinberg5476]

Thanks for sharing the video...im still upset that i passed up my chance to have a black 50cal

[@evrythingis1]

Dang. I really wanted the L5 but I definitely can't buy one now.

[@aaronp9835]

I have a brand new redhawk custom. Holds 7 44’mag

[@KonjiTV]

If you get it in .44, you can shoot it for 50 cents a round last time I shot.

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

I do not see the conversion kit for the WMD(Apocalyptic) for either one. Do they not make one yet?

[@icyromulan1357]

was anyone else able to see the last bullet from the first 50ae test be sent out of the barrel

[@tfrey947]

Maybe Before the Ammo Crunch... I just bought 2 boxes of the cheapest 300 GR FMJ.... it cost me $110 shipped! That’s Crazy! (Edit: 2 boxes of 20rnd. 50 AE)

[@brianwalters9290]

Where did you get the grip on the DE 357? I dont like the thick rubber one that came with mine.

[@title1091]

I went to a range and rented a desert eagle point five oh. I was dared to shoot it one handed. That thing recoiled so much the brass smacked me in the forehead, for about a day or two

[@irabarber2015]

were you shooting away from the targets at feet or yards? cause im sure you said 50ft then 100 yards

[@MrChaes]

They had magnum autos....44 automag. Actually appeared with Dirty Harry in number 3

[@johnbutler1323]

From memory, there was the original .44 AutoMag, the Automag II in .22 Magnum, The Automag III in .30 Carbine, the Automag IV in .45 Winchester Magnum and 10mm Magnum and the Automag V in .50AE. There also the Wildey Magnum in a number of auto magnum cartridges, the big one being .475 Wildey and there was The LAR Grizzly in .45 Winchester Magnum and the LAR Grizzly MkV in .50AE. I think the Wildey Survivor, an updated Wildey Magnum, is being marketed by USA Firearms Corp in .45 Winchester Magnum and .475 Wildey with plans to offer it in .44 AMP (.44 Automag). All the rest are long out of production.

[@TrashMutt]

John Butler I've always wanted one of those grizzlys but they're sooo rare now

[@johnbutler1323]

I saw one in .45 WinMag about six years ago at my LGS, but I had just bought my .44 Deagle and couldn't justify dropping another $1000 on another giant hand cannon. I passed up a .357 Maetaba a week later for the same reason.

[@RickJamesGhostGuns]

$1.20 a round? That's almost the same price as 9mm nowadays

[@teamhex]

It's funny. I wanted one back around 2010 but never bought one for the ammo prices. Now I can't afford one, and ammo is much more reasonable.

[@tfrey947]

Not even close Boy O... I just bought 2 boxes of 300 GR 50AE FMJ, 20 rounds each box, it was $110 with shipping. & that’s the Cheapest I can Find!

[@GoldplatedDeagle]

holy fuck, I need one now. love the distressed look.

[@bungtunger5345]

People call them impractical, but who the hell wants practical fun.

[@Berzrk-Z]

Thank you so much for a truly informative review and testing. You’ve sold me on this badboy

[@Chuck_Stick]

Will the L5 cycle with .38 special?

[@ralfihl1233]

That's a very good video big dog. sweet guns by the way..good job with the plate.

[@RekzysTheTitan]

you were saying the .50ae was painful? try a .500s&w, you'd say it put you in the hospital or something.

[@UncleMichaelable]

What DE was that with the red accents?

[@jeffreylocke8808]

And now 429DE too.

[@JOHNWICK-bj2xk]

🙋‍♂️ Gut job 💪 Man ✊ 👌 👍 👏

[@wilsonglockenspiel8819]

Since when is .50 AE a magnum ?

[@ArvinG]

Any of those legal in California?

[@Mrgdkat]

have you ever shot any of the eastern state arms 50 bmg?

[@nfareview]

No sir.

[@vincegredo]

So is the L5 ideal for concealed carry?

[@shino9797]

A 45 win mag DE is my dream gun

[@6548ww]

the DE.50ae is a fun Gun that also punishes the shooter

[@Food4Thought66]

25 yards is plenty for self defense with that thing. That's about the length of a school bus and 3 Chevy Tahoes away

[@korbyn49]

Suppressed Deagle?

[@jakk1045]

I've got one. Not the best suppressor host. The gas system dumps a lot of gas when the gun cycles. None of that gas goes through the silencer, so it still makes a fair amount of noise. Also, most ammo that will cycle the gun is going to be supersonic, which also makes noise.

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

@@jakk1045 where did you get a barrel to suppress it?

[@jakk1045]

BoostedBadBoy ZX12R , I had a 10" barrel cut down and threaded.

[@justinberg5476]

@@jakk1045 need pics... the ten inch barrell looks funny the orginal barrell is a sexy work of art ... till they add the other 3-4 inches then the whole design goes to isht!

[@jakk1045]

Justin Berg kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2nGXq2rrKuqsLM

[@hejustleft]

Can you do some honeydew melon shoots?

[@AmericanGunChic]

Good Video!!

[@WolfgangLunar]

I want a Desert Eagle L5 so badly, but they are so expensive.

[@Boon202]

Love my .50 AE

[@david95735]

How much do those cost

[@n.carson245]

MSRP 1500-2000$, if you buy one used 900-1250$

[@joshuamisu4815]

what the movie name

[@pedrosegovia42]

Snatch

[@sergneo]

Decent review.. but the Wifey Stole the Show... 🤣🤣💖🙏

[@marcoeckhoff5829]

Why is there no L5 version in 50AE?

[@Sticks1680]

There is

[@Deadtileyedie]

Looks like the 357 was having issues

[@illuminatedperspectives2894]

THE ROBOCOP GUN

[@mintmag8748]

What about the 44 version. That's the only version I can get in my country :

[@rickhunter6513]

I have the .44 and I enjoy it immensely. I basically got the .44 because the ammunition is cheaper than 50ae. Very accurate and reliable fun. I will get the 50ae barrel for it one day

[@MrTacticalwolf]

Anyone else notice the crack in the micarta 357

[@trigger5.563]

I still like the 50.AE the most

[@grasunmajjurach6026]

VERY GOOD I LOVE M.R.D.E. ALL MODEL 50AE. 44MN.41MN. 357MN. I WANT M.R.D.E.M.1911 STAINLESS 45 ACP AND 38 SUPER @THAILAND

[@MrNiceKnife]

Holosun didn't work?

[@nfareview]

I'll try it in the next video

[@Schregger]

I usually dislike the Desert Eagle on the grounds that it is really a pointless gun, with ridiculously expensive ammo. Yet I still love the thing and would absolutely own one in .50 A.E.

[@madarauchiha6paths.33]

California legal ?

[@corvairkid17]

Why we acting like 357 mag isn't ~35c for handloads?

[@bosstube9046]

I mean just reload for it it'll be even cheaper

[@MrJoshcc600]

When I got the 50ae I also learned to reload at the same time (coincidence?) I can load 300gr cheap flat nose rounds at about 60 or .70 each. Comparable to a lot of rifle rounds

[@adonian]

$1.20 per round?! 😮. I wish. I pay $2.00 for 458 SOCOM.

[@TheJoker-xw8zg]

How hard does that Bronco kick? The 50, not the 357 😆

They didn't build it to handle the 50ae. The design had been around for years before the 50ae came out.

[@UndergradPigeon]

From what I understand the idea was to produce it in the more common calibers first to get the funds to produce the new .50 AE so they had it in mind.

[@UndergradPigeon]

sman7290 I never claimed to be an expert or anything I was just relating my understanding from something I read about years ago.

[@UndergradPigeon]

sman7290 Haha actually not yet I should be starting next month. I was actually just trying to find where I read this.

[@hunnitroundheath7456]

sman7290 who gives a fuck this is the KZbin comment section not a university exam, get off your high horse

[@johnbutler1323]

The original gun was designed around .357 Magnum, that's true. The MkI Desert Eagle is a substantially smaller gun with a slimmer barrel and an unloaded weight of just over three pounds that was first introduced in 1983. In 1987 the slightly larger MkVII model was introduced in .41 Magnum and .44 Magnum. Both the MkI and MkVII use the same frame, but use different slides and barrels. In 1990 the MXIX in .50AE was introduced with yet another different slide and barrel but using the original frame. In 1994 Magnum Research dropped .41 Magnum from the lineup and standardized the remaining calibers to use the MkXIX .50AE slide. In 1999 .440 CorBon was introduced which was a .50AE case necked down to .44. There were problems getting the neck dimensions right as the case indexed on the shoulder and production was halted with only a few thousand guns built and a few thousand more conversion barrels made. There is also a 1000 unit run of .357 magnum Production Prototype guns starting with serial #3001 made in 1983. These guns look like the MkI, but parts are not interchangeable with later production models. The Desert Eagle was originally contracted by Magnum Research (which holds the patents) to be built by Israeli Military Industries from 1983 to 1994. In 1994 IMI began to reorganize and spun off their civilian manufacturing into Israeli Weapon Industries. During the reorganization Magnum Research had the Desert Eagle built by Sako Defense in the United States. In 1999 the newly formed IWI resumed production in Israel. While the MkI and MkVII had been officially out of production since 1994, new guns were still being assembled and sold into the early 2000s by MRI. In 2008 Magnum Research was bough by Khar Arms and the bulk of Desert Eagle production was moved to Pillager, MN with a limited number of guns built in Israel.

[@MrOtis909]

No cinder blocks? High five for shooting the dummy though😎

[@Johnniewalker78]

The finish looks like rough marble.

[@JohnSmith-uc9cr]

Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels

[@philhall1701]

No watermelons just rubber dummy headshots from point blank range! Personally think the watermelon brigade probably just edge it.

[@ClawHeHeNum]

The poor Mellons

[@Logaweed]

I hate the fact that you cannot buy a new desert eagle without rails on top.

[@MrJoshcc600]

Find a used one with the dovetail. Not too hard to do since people are always selling them

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Get on Gunbroker. There are several older .50 AE models with the flat top. Several new .50 AE flat top barrels for sale, too.

[@jackdaniels7913]

What do you tell a dummy with 2 black eyes,,, nothing they haven't been told twice! 🥃cheers🍻