In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
Options
desert eagle V11 or X1X
nelchris
Member Posts: 557 ✭✭✭✭
How can I tell which one I am looking at? ser#mr004xxx
Neither one is marked model
Thanks steve
Neither one is marked model
Thanks steve
Comments
Supposedly, the biggest difference between these two models is that the X1X is based on the .50 frame and is completely backwards compatible regardless of which caliber you choose.
If I recall, the .50 VII used a different frame than the .44 and smaller.
You can order parts that will upgrade the various models from their website.
I miss my Desert Eagle, I finally got rid of it (it was something about carrying a .44 sidearm that weighed more than my .44 carbine). [:D]
On a side note, if you don't already have the VII series, I wouldn't buy one unless it is a .50 and a steal, otherwise spend the extra money and get the XIX series.
It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...
I believe the frames are otherwise identical; the safety (mentioned earlier) was an updated design that can be fitted to earlier VII's if desired, standard on later VII's and all XIX's.
You can also contact IMI in Minneapolis (1-763-574-1868) <info@magnumresearch.com> & supply them with the s/n - they'll tell you the history of the particular frame involved.
"If your gonna be stupid, go find a democrat."
I'll agree that they are grossly over-priced, but geez, wrap your hands around a desert eagle and it feels like you're holding a hand cannon. [:D]
I'd never draw a gun if I didn't intend to use it, but if you had to "pistol-whip" someone, a serious heavy weight IMI/Magnum Research Desert Eagle would be more reassuring than my Glock!
As with any reputable firearm, the Desert Eagle will easily last a lifetime, they are very well-built.
It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...
...but geez, wrap your hands around a desert eagle and it feels like you're holding a hand cannon.
That's a fact!
quote: As with any reputable firearm, the Desert Eagle will easily last a lifetime, they are very well-built.
Yeah, but - unless you add $$ for the special plated ones, you'd better be sure you keep it well-oiled. Perhaps it's my sweaty hands but my VII 44 Mag tends to grow a bit of rust now & then on the trigger guard & magwell.
Oh yeah, DON'T USE NON-JACKETED BULLETS! These weapons divert propellant gas to a small piston & cylinder (between the barrel & frame) for cycling. The lead vapor wil harden in the gas passage as well as on the piston & cylinder.
They are more expensive and much heavier than a similar sized wheel-gun. But they are the ultimate in semi-auto handgun power.
It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...