all present & previous desert eagle owners

fight4yourites

FELLOW SHOOTERS : I've heard that shell jams are a serious drawback to owning a desert eagle magnum pistol. Is this just happening in the .50AE or also in the .44MAG as well? I've heard it could be a result of a shooters loose grip or just not enough pressure applied to a proper weaver stance grip. These pistols are not cheap by any means, so I'd like to know the drawbacks before making any decisions in buying one. any information would be appreciated. thanks alot.

Rembrandt

The only times I've experienced "shell jams" or stove pipeing has been a result of casings hitting the scope mount and not clearing or under powered ammo that didn't get the slide back far enough. Can't say I've heard this blamed on how the gun was gripped.

spclark

Ditto that.

thunderbolt

You must hold the Desert Eagle securely during recoil or it is possible to produce a jam. After you get used to the gun, it's not a problem.

Rocklobster

You've also gotta keep the gas system clean to prevent "short-stroking".

ishootblanks

Can't speak for the 50, but my 44mag hasn't jamed once in a couple thousand rounds.

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aglore

My 41 mag never jammed. Most jams in a semi-auto are caused by "limp wristing" not having a good solid lock up in your wrist.

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AlleninAlaska

azgunnut2@yahoo.com

Hey , The jamming due to a bad grip on a handgun(the person holding it - not the grips themselves ) is known to us range intructortypes is called "limp-wristing" ???? and yes it CAN cause problems such as jams !!!!!