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DCole2250
are all d.e.'s single action only
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  • DCole2250
    Hello all! New to GB, and I have to say, so far I like what I've seen. That being said, I'll get to the point. I'm VERY interested in Desert Eagles, and I was wondering what should I be looking for and taking into consideration when making a buying decision? Israeli-made vs. American-made? Not worried about anything cosmetic, just basically design, make, and functionality issues. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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  • rufe-snow
    I owned one of the original .357's, when they first hit the street in the early/mid 80's? They are to massive, heavy, large, etc. Loaded it weighed in the neighborhood of 4 lbs. Got rid of it soon after the novelty wore off. They are way to big and heavy for any practical usage, it like hauling a boat anchor around, no fun at all IMHO.
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  • Mk 19
    The original Israeli made guns suffered from poor quality control and were unreliable, the newer American made (mk19 series, no relation to my screen name) guns have cured the quality control issues but they still suffer from fits of unreliability as well as parts breakage. Although the DE has it's fans, they are nicer to look at than they are too shoot, however it is one of those guns that everyone should own, at lest for a short period of time.
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  • allechalley
    I own a .44 mag and as rufe has said, they are huge, function is similiar to a 1911, only in sumo wrestler proportions. I have fairly large hands, but this can be a problem if your digits are smaller. Recoil is not much, but then it has over 4 pounds of metal to slow it down. These are polygonal rifled, so while accurate, should only use jacketed bullets. Difficult to carry and near impossible to find a holster should you decide to use it hunting, heavy enough that a full grown rifle doesn't weigh much more.
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  • DCole2250
    If I get one, it'll definitely be one of the .50's. It isn't a gun I plan on shooting a lot (if nothing else, simply bc the rounds are so expensive). As silly as this may seem, one of the reasons I'm thinking about getting one is simply so I can say I own one. After reading yall's responses though, I'm having second thoughts. I appreciate your input. If you know anything about specifically the .50's, I'd love to hear it. Thanks again!
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  • tsr1965
    Hello DCole2250,

    Welcome to the forums here on Gunbroker.com

    quote: If I get one, it'll definitely be one of the .50's

    I don't believe the Israeli ones were made in thei chambering. I believe that came along after production moved stateside. I owned a second generation Israeli in 44 Magnum. Conversly to what other's have said, it was extremely reliable, and extremely accurate. I have heard no other complaints of either reliability or accuracy.

    I have heard a ton of complaints about size and weight. It is more of a novelty, and I hope you are not planning on John Wayning it on your hip. Like some of the other's, I got rid of it fairly soon.

    Best
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by DCole2250
    As silly as this may seem, one of the reasons I'm thinking about getting one is simply so I can say I own one. .50's, I'd love to hear it. Thanks again!


    I'll help you out here.

    Just say you own one.

    Done.

    Now you've saved $800 and a bunch of annoyance!
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  • Don McManus
    I've got an Israeli made 357 Mag, and after its initial teething problems, is a fun pistol to shoot. It is not a weapon that I would depend on, as the gas port gets partially plugged which causes it to short stroke and is a bitch to clean. It also does not function very well with anything but high velocity ammo.

    That said, a rotating bolt pistol is fairly unique, and I like for that reason alone. It is also a very steady and reasonably accurate platform.
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  • JustC
    The Israeli's were chambered in 50AE as well as the other chamberings. I have one.

    They are acurate and eat up a lot of recoil. Anyone who purchases one thinking they can figure out how to holster or carry it, is well, a little off in the head[;)] common sense will tell you when looking at one, that that ain't gonna happen.

    If I hunt with mine, I put it in the backpack until I get where I am going.

    they are fun for sure, accurate, neat to hold and pleasing to the eye. hey it's only money. and NO, mine isn't for sale[:D]
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  • Floyd58523
    I have the Israeli made gun from the late 90s. I purchased the holster from Desert Eagle with a harness that the gun hangs on my chest. Works great It has the pouches for ammo and you can carry it for hours and is comfortable. Shoots well. You have to only purchase the ammo listed on the web site or reload carefully. Once you find ammo it likes that is what you will shoot. I tried different types of ammo off the list and only one would work right the rest had ejection problems. I like the gun and still shoot it.
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  • US Military Guy
    I have the .44 magnum. Yep, heavy, accurate, expensive (to buy and shoot), and fun.

    The thing that I like about mine?

    Whenever I open my vault to show my guns, people always say "What is that one?" and "Can I see it?" [8D]
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