Desert Eagle

[tgallmey]

I have a MK VII in 357 mag. Holds a few more rounds and its ALOT cheaper to shoot. Its absolutely fun to shoot. hardly any recoil, extremely accurate and a lot of noise and flash. People will say there not reliable but I call BS on that. They just like to be held onto very tight. Tighter than most. Is it practical not really maybe if you handgun hunt. Are they carry piece Oh god no. Is it cool awwww yeeaa.

 

[1911ly]

It's funny to see some of these comments. Some of you make it sound like the gun is a POS or you have to have to much testosterone to want to buy one lol! All you have to do is have deep enough pockets to afford it and enjoy really large caliber hand guns. It doesn't make you a fool to own one.

I really enjoy mine. I put another 20 rounds threw it this afternoon. Fun is all I can say. Don't knock it because you can't handle the recoil or can't afford it! I won't argue about the practicality. It isn't. But it has a wow factor. I am happy with it. It's a keeper!

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Alright, next question what's a decent price on a new one and what should I expect to pay for used?

 

[1911ly]

I bought mine a few weeks ago for 1275.00 new and he tossed a box of ammo in with it. This was at Granger Guns. I have bought other things from him in the past so that might be why he gave me the ammo. Mine is Black.

 

[dtkw]

My brother bought a DE in 44 mag but he hasn't touch it since he fired it a couple times many years ago. It's a beast to shoot, he said.

 

[1911ly]

I bought mine a few weeks ago for 1275.00 new and he tossed a box of ammo in with it. This was at Granger Guns. I have bought other things from him in the past so that might be why he gave me the ammo. Mine is Black.

I forgot to mention that mine is a .50ae.

My brother bought a DE in 44 mag but he hasn't touch it since he fired it a couple times many years ago. It's a beast to shoot, he said.

Maybe he would sell it to someone that can shoot it. Or maybe he should spend some range time with it and get use to it. I would go for the latter. It's to fun a gun just to set around!

 

[Mackey]

I would sure love to own one, ... looked at one at an auction once (it went for just under 1300), but there's no way I'd spend the money on one since I have so many other needs/wants.
If I had the money, I'd have one and everybody at the range would know I had one.
BOOM.

 

[movevio]

i have had my .50 AE for about 3 years now and love it. it shoots great and looks even better even though i am a sucker for "movie prop" guns this is one of the few i bought for that reason and kept. i have shoot a deer with it every year i have owned it and can verify that it puts them down. it makes a does head look like a canoe

 

[cordex]

Have a brother in law who used to have one. I wasn't so much put off by the recoil as by the bulk. Not at all practical for my needs, so I wouldn't buy one.

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Anyways, it has it's cool factor, but for over 1K, I'd pass and find something worthwhile. Trade for one, or find a really good deal.

 

[1911ly]

I would sure love to own one, ... looked at one at an auction once (it went for just under 1300), but there's no way I'd spend the money on one since I have so many other needs/wants.
If I had the money, I'd have one and everybody at the range would know I had one.
BOOM.

Mackey. When I was shooting it today one of the guys from the trap range came over to see what the heck kind of gun was making that load noise was. He was amazed that it was a pistol. He ask what caliber is was and I said .50ae and he said .50 you got to be kidding me! I let him see it. I could tell he wanted to shoot it so bad. I made his day by letting him shoot it. It's a fun gun! I am thinking about getting the .44 mag barrel. It's a easy swap. Drop it in the barrel and use the .44 magazine.

If you search around I am sure one could be had reasonable from someone that either lost it's "wow" factor or can't afford to shoot it. That's how I picked my AR50. At a good price.

 

[Hookeye]

I'm still looking for a sweet deal on a Mk7 .44 mag............fun gun.

 

[Spike_351]

I still want one for home defense.

 

[1911ly]

I still want one for home defense.

Really? It will go threw the guy and the guy behind him and the wall and threw your neighbor's house and the house on the other side an kill the poor cat setting there minding his own business. Surely you jest? I would not like to clean up the mess!

 

[357 Terms]

I still want one for home defense.

Heck, with a good holster (and suspenders) you could OC it.

 

[tgallmey]

Heck, with a good holster (and suspenders) you could OC it.

Done it. And IWB it carries easier than my Beretta 92fs. For awhile atleast

 

[churchmouse]

Really? It will go threw the guy and the guy behind him and the wall and threw your neighbor's house and the house on the other side an kill the poor cat setting there minding his own business. Surely you jest? I would not like to clean up the mess!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^TRUE^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Consider those around you when choosing a home defense piece. We have Glasers in the 1911's for this reason. Run 2 3/4" game loads in the pump gun as well. Personally, I do not want to kill (well, maybe only injure) any of my neighbors.

 

[drgnrobo]

Had one of the first ones in 357 mag, I loved the darn thing but only liked 180 gr factory loads but still cheaper than 44 or 50.Was stolen several years ago though or I would still have it

 

[WWalker]

Had one of the first ones in 357 mag, I loved the darn thing but only liked 180 gr factory loads but still cheaper than 44 or 50.Was stolen several years ago though or I would still have it

You sure it wasn't lost in a boating accident?

 

[printcraft]

Don't get it and become a bad guy.
Every movie I have ever seen that contains "bad guys" they all carry a 50cal Desert Eagle.

I still want one for home defense.

No. Get the .88 magnum instead. Much better choice for home defense.