AzRednek Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 This video claims the Desert Eagle a flop but I see the video praising it. I’m sure Doc will have something to say about it. https://fb.watch/cugVg66lKj/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 So, they show some history, then end with "largely considered a flop" end of vid. I'm calling BS. The gun is not a flop, it is quite successful. It is completely useless. Too big to carry, to large to work the controls (bad ergonomics unless your hands are the size of Andre the Giant), top rounds (50AE, 429DE) are too powerful to hold on to the gun and make it function. Totally useless. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 And certainly expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRednek Posted April 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 Got to handle one but never got a chance to shoot it. I look at the Desert Eagle as a fun gun and possibly for use in handgun hunting. From photos I’ve seen of the Desert Baby Eagle. It appears to be just another CZ clone made in Turkey with a healthier price tag. I’ve blown up photos of the Baby Eagle and saw made in Turkey stamped on the frame. I drew the same conclusion about my S&W 460. Pretty much useless and not fun at all after a few shots. Took it along on a couple unsuccessful HAM hunts (handgun, archery, muzzle loader season) for Javalina and Deer but never got a shot off. I’ve had my 460 on the trading block looking for a M1A or possibly an all original US Krag. Originally wanting a S&W 50 cal but after shooting five rds I said no way. I hit the target dead on first shot but flinched terribly on the remaining four shots. My 460 is very accurate shooting 45 Colt with recoil milder than 38 Special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 I never handled a Desert Eagle but I've always been intrigued by them. I've always thought I'd like to have one with a holster permanently mounted to my atv. Kind of a modern horse pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 In 44MAG, the thing works just beautifully. Really shines. Recoil, even with stout loads, is manageable, accuracy is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 I should have this one in hand by the middle of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 Excellent, Ken! I really like mine. It is about perfect in 44MAG with hot loads. Shoot it one handed, no problem. Really accurate, despite the simple sights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 I picked up the Desert Eagle from the FFL thursday evening. It is a massive piece of machinery. As heavy as it is, there is no doubt that 44 mag recoil will be a non-issue. I was going to try it out today but it's too cold out. (-17*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Yeah, I can see that 17 below is a tad on the chilly side. It was 22F this morning. That's chilly for us. Coldest I have ever seen it here was a few years ago when it was I think 12 below in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Well that was a short but sweet love affair. Went to the range today, fired one, 8 round mag, accuracy was very good, especially considering I was mostly just checking for function, spent cases went to my right rear and I was able to find them all. Recoil was mild. However, I had 3 failures to completely cycle, I had to manually push the bolt closed on those 3. Does the gun just need to be broke in? Maybe, but I'll never know. I wont own a firearm that I don't completely trust. This one is for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 Dang, Ken. I dunno. You do need to make sure that what you shoot is really full power. And you have to be real careful to grab onto it very tight. I can't get it to work right with the 50DE rounds, and the 44MAG I shoot are very full power hand loads. I say get some hot ammo and try it again. As I said before, it is totally useless, that's why I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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