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Offline Ghostrider_23

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« on: May 16, 2006, 01:52:18 PM »
Hello everyone, I have ran out of guns to buy that sparks my interest. I am trying to buy one more but can't find any I like. I am thinking of the 44 mag Desert Eagle. Has anyone shot it and how do you like it? Can you shot 44 special in it and will it chamber? Is it a accurate pistal? Your feld back is greatly needed.
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2006, 02:15:53 AM »
You should be able to pick up a used one cheap. They were popular for a while, then that popularity dropped quickly. It's a very heavy specialty pistol that only shoots full power 44 magnum ammunition and I believe the bullets need to be jacketed.
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Offline scgunsmith

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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2006, 11:44:47 AM »
they droppped due to problems with the recoil system. they bent or broke the recoil rods frequently. I have repaired about 40 , all with the rod problems
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Offline dubber123

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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2006, 01:38:21 PM »
It really is a big gun with a big grip, REAL BIG.  I have never shot a 44 version, but have shot a 50AE version quite a bit.  Recoil is mild, accuracy is superb, (At least in this one).  The 50 I shot would stay under 2" at 85 yards with a red dot scope that covered almost 3" at that range.  With a regular crosshair scope, who knows?  Really a "Hey look what I got" gun in my opinion, but thats a plenty good enough reason if you want one!
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2006, 08:15:43 PM »
Quote from: Ghostrider_23
I have ran out of guns to buy that sparks my interest.


Tell me, what's that feel like? :)  :)  :)
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Offline Tn Jim

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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2006, 04:55:40 PM »
If you do get one make sure you only shoot jacketed bullets. Cast bullets play havoc with the gas system.
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Offline corbanzo

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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2006, 04:20:52 PM »
Quote from: Ghostrider_23
Hello everyone, I have ran out of guns to buy that sparks my interest.


I need help too, I've run out of wallet to support the guns that spark my interest!!! :-D  :-D  :-D
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« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2006, 06:05:34 AM »
I had a Desert Eagle for a while.
Like the others have said, full power jacketed ammo only.
They are a pain to clean, get unreliable when dirty.
The Mark XIX's are very accurate, the Mark VII's are not (three piece barrels).
I ended up trading it in on a Freedom Arms revolver. Best decision ever.
Get yourself a 6" model 83 .44 mag F/A revolver. THAT will keep you interested.
http://www.freedomarms.com/
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