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Desert Eagle 50AE
dpmule
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Any of you fellows fired one or own one?
Mule
Mule
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Would not have bought one for myself, but it is a blast to shoot.
The 50AE will explode a gourd like nothing else.
We shot some with 50 BMG FMJ and then with the 50AE HP.
The BMG obviously went right through, leaving a 1/2" hole.
The 50AE HP created a pressure wave that turned a 12" gourd into 2" pieces.
Takes a bit of getting used to. Large grip and significant recoil. One needs to be a little careful.
Brad Steele
6? or 5? barrel?
Brad Steele
It's essentially a CZ75 or an SAR BGP clone / adaptation / proprietary variant...
It's a timeless yet modern design and it runs flawlessly - mine is a distributors limited edition that combines the military blue and black finish with dark checkered rosewood grips and upgraded sights - in a black case with 3 magazines and a bunch of doodads
I have fired the full size desert eagle with the .357 magnum long heavy hunting bbl and slide (part of a multi bbl set I think) but have never fired one set up for .50 AE - big gun with wide frame / heavy massive beast...
I would like to see a handy semiautomatic carbine or even a bolt action short scout scoped rifle chambered in .50 AE
There was a timberwolf carbine that would have been the bees knees in .50 AE
I do love my Jericho but magazines are rare and ridiculously expensive - and I imagine some parts will Interchange but others will be unobtainable - I do admit to acquiring it solely based on the cartridge being neat.
And I actually know very little about my pistol and it's ammo - which is disappointing for me...
Mike
dude had one in the booth next to me at an indoor shooting range. every time he shot it, sucked the air out of my booth.
I'm guessing you don't want one in a smaller lighter package.
I have been wanting a "Timberwolf" in .357 magnum, for a while now.
One of my "Bucket list," guns.
I am big in to rifle/pistol combo's, sharing the same ammunition. (Preferebly the same mags.)
This is what I have been hearing and does not give me the confidence in the weapon for the use I had in mind.
It is comparable in weight to my Freedom Arms model 83 6" barrel in 454 Casull and I had thought having a heavy caliber semi auto versus my single action might be a good thing.
A lot of Alaskan guides are going with 10mm semi atutos, so I thought I would look into it, just heavier version.
If I have to depend on something against one of our local no fear of humans grizz, I think I'll stick with what I'm accustomed to loaded with 365gr Garrett Hammerheads @ 1600 fps even if I do have to thumb it back each time.
Thanks guys for chiming in, you saved me some money.
Mule
I think you are making the correct decision. The DE 50AE is a novelty weapon, IMO, and really serves no useful purpose other than a fun pistol to play with. Mine has been 100% reliable, and my understanding is that the higher energy calibers are. I also have one in 357 Mag, and it is prone to gas port obstruction, making it an extremely heavy single shot pistol if not cleaned regularly. A good soaking always clears it up, but after 100 rounds or so, it does have to be cleaned.
Brad Steele
If you're looking for a semi-automatic pistol to carry in Grizzly country, and if you have 1911-A1 or a Glock 30 you may want to consider a .460 Rowland conversion for either one of them. It'll give you the ballistics of a 44 Magnum, and it's easy to convert back and forth between the 2 calibers by simply just changing out the barrels and recoil springs.
The one at the top of the photo, the .50AE Mark VII, you can change to several different calibers by changing out the barrel, bolt and magazine.
The only thing I'm not crazy about is cleaning them. The 9mm not so much but the others are a pain in the rear to clean. If you keep them clean they're reliable. The only failures to feed I've even encountered on mine was when they were filthy from shooting several hundred rounds.
Here's some pretty good info on Desert Eagles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Eagle
My 'FA 83 454 is 5 shot also.
Mule
I have a ruger SRH in .454, it's a double action revolver. If you want double action you may want to look at one, I really like mine. Ruger also makes the SRH in .480, it has a lot of power with but less recoil than the .454, you may want to check it out. IMO if you need more power than the .480 a long gun is in order.
Edit: I meant to type, IMO if you need more power than the .454 a long gun is in order.
Relative got a Desert Eagle in .50AE caliber. I have fired it, nice piece.
Later I acquired an AMT AutoMag V in .50AE caliber.....again great shooter but ammo is a tad expensive.
Also shoot pistols in .44AMP caliber, .45 Win Mag caliber.
I have no problem shooting large caliber handguns but realize for some weak wristed that never pitched hay or milked cows by hand or bent wrenches, they are to much to handle.
We have enough gun laws, what we need is IDIOT control.
Blood makes you related. Loyalty makes you family.
I thought getting old would take longer. :shock:
My 83 is my horseback and bedside weapon in camp.
If #1 son is in camp and he always brings along his Mossberg 500 shorty loaded with 000 and Brenneke sleeping pills.
If wife or someone else will be alone in camp while I'm out scouting, hunting, or fishing, I'll generally take along my 1895 Guide gun in 45/70 govt loaded with Garrett loads, that's about a stout of close range bear medicine as you can get without going African type weapon
I think I'll just stick with what I've carried in the back country for 25+ years. The semi auto was just a consideration.
However, if were to have a financial windfall, my upgrade would be John or Dustin Linebaugh would be building me a .475 Linebaugh with 5 3/4" hexagon barrel with Bighorn sheep horn grips and I would probably only do that as to have bear medicine to leave one each to my eldest son and grandson.
Son #2 wants no part of my hand cannon, he never enjoyed shooting it as a kid or as an adult. His deer and elk hunting doesn't much put him into areas where there is a chance of bear conflicts anyway.
Pack tripping is too much like work for him and I'd have to use an extra pack horse to carry all the beer he like to drink in camp
Before you guys think I'm skeered of the dark and long shadows, my pistol is not just carried for self preservation. I have used it to put down horses in the hills that had broken legs and cattle with busted hocks, broken backs and couple dogs.
I know a guy that had to slit his horses throat to put him down because of a broken leg on a summer pack trip and no weapon, and he feels bad about it to this day. I don't want to have to do that to one that I've raised from a foal. Yep, I'll feel bad when I put it down, always do, but I'll know I ended the suffering.
Mule
Did you ever wonder why people won't go hiking with you?
This piques my interest. Any recommended outlet for the conversion pieces? TIA.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
My 460 Rowland conversion is a Clark custom. They don't recommend a pistol that is made in the Philippines or any other soft 1911. But they do have a phone number in the link that I provided to give them a call. They're really easy to talk to and will answer any of your questions.
https://clarkcustomguns.com/product/460-rowland-conversion-kit-for-1911/
I'd have to get a rappers "grill" for my mule if I had that.
Mule
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
You won't regret it. The Glocks are ported instead of compensated. And I've never fired a Glock of course. But I do love the .460 Rowland... Clark customs barrels are said to be a drop in replacement, but they will fit it for you for free if it's not a direct drop-in replacement. I never did believe in drop in barrels, so when I bought mine I just sent them my firearm to have they're Barrel fitted to my firearm from the get-go. It only cost me shipping to send it in and have it fitted, that way I know that it won't do any damage to my firearm
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
If you do buy one, please give us a review. I don't known anybody that bought one for a Glock. Like I said both my son and I have one for the 1911, but I would like to know how it works out in a Glock. Thank you