IMI Desert Eagle

[JerryNH]

Any comments about the IMI Desert Eagle MK VII .44 Magnum? Positive or negative, I saw a few on Gunbroker.com and was just wondering about it. Thanks in advance for any feedback!

[Georgen71]

I have a Mark 7 in a 357 that I like a lot. The newer ones have a bigger rail for scopes instead of the 3/8 .22 rail on the mark 7. I bought a shoulder holster from them and felt I paid too much for it. I plan on putting a red dot device on mine so have to get an adapter by QuickSite from midsouth shooter supply. The newer models it would just fit on the weaver mount. I bought a chest holster for my guns and it is a better product. Here is the link for that site. Check it out. http://www.alaskasportsmanproducts.com/ Hope this helps, Geo.

[Ken ONeill]

I don't own one, but have shot a friend's. His was accurate, and recoil was mild because of the weight and gas operation. It's bulky, though, and perhaps best suited to a person with long fingers.

[GRIMJIM]

I agree on the bulky comment. I have a mark iv, I think that's the model number, I bought it in the late eighties. It shoots very well and yes the weight and action help with the recoil. The one thing to make sure of though is if you shoot it from a sitting position make sure your shirt is pulled over the gap in the back of your pants! It isn't easy to get a flaming hot 44 case out of your crack while trying to keep a loaded 44 pointed in a safe direction. Yes that's the voice of experience talking.

[Grumulkin]

"Accurate" depends on how you define it.  If you're talking about 50 yard accuracy, I'd say they're accurate (plenty accurate for hunting).  They don't meet my criteria for 100 yard hunting.

Also, if you're going to spend the money on a Desert Eagle, get the 50 AE.  At least you'll have bragging rights.  There are more accurate handguns if you want a 44 Magnum.

The good thing about a Desert Eagle in 44 Magnum; the recoil is really soft.

[kennisondan]

I have large palms, and the DE was too large for me to ever learn to shoot comfortably and naturally....witht he red dot it was capable of easily hitting a one inch target at twenty five yards, I just never adapted to the girth of the handle, it did not allow my finger reach around to the trigger fro best accuracy, or comfort...
soft recoil, though
dk

[doncisler]

shoot one before you buy it!!!  i had to have one when they first came out.  hated it.  it didn't like handloads and you have to use jacket bullets (not a problem for me, i use them on most of my 44 loads).  just hated the way it felt, i have huge hands and it still felt odd.  the recoil is two separate motions, don't know if it is because of the action or the weight of the slide or what but i didn't like it.

[JerryNH]

Thanks for all the comments, I really appreciate them!

[Lloyd Smale]

buddy had a 50ae. IT sure didnt lack in accuracy. As a matter of fact it was one of the most accurate handguns of any kind that ive ever shot. 3/4 inch 25 yard groups were routine out of it. Sure was big and bulky though.

[bearfat]

Keep an eye on the piston and hole it rests in. I've pulled mine out of the safe a few times and found some nasty looking stuff on it.

Even found some rust weeping out of the gas port itself in there 2 weeks ago but alas the poor DE had not been fired for a long time. I asked a smart DE guy what damage I might have and he said not to worry. Told me to suck up some kroil oil in it and blow the rust out with a few rounds.

They are a heavy piece esp if it's not your primary and just a back up. Mine usually was back at the cabin by day three of a hunt and only recently came back out of the safe like I say for some action.

I was looking at the prices...wow. I paid $700.00 way back when. Could almost sell it for the same as I bought it...just like a Harley!!