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What is it like to fire a desert eagle . 50?
Posted on 4/23/26 at 7:05 am
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Posted on 4/23/26 at 7:07 am to prplhze2000
Pretty damn awesome!! Just better be holding on
Posted on 4/23/26 at 8:55 am to prplhze2000
Guy I worked with in AK had a .454 Casull as his back-up for bear hunting.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:20 am to prplhze2000
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What is it like to fire a desert eagle . 50
Its not much different than the 44 mag. I always wanted a DE 44 mag and finally bought one 2 years ago. I couldn't get it to cycle an entire mag. I was highly disappointed. Sent it back for warranty and they basically said nothing was wrong with it. Sits in my safe like a museum piece now.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:26 am to lsufan1971
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couldn't get it to cycle an entire mag.
Same thing with my .44. It always hangs up on the last round in the mag. It was sent in twice and they "changed the springs". Sits in the safe now. They are cool, but not worth the price. Especially the price of ammo.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:34 am to prplhze2000
To me, a .44 mag and the .50 Deagle honestly feels like someone is just punching you in the hand.
I shot a Barrett M107A1 recently and that was the coolest shooting experience ive ever had with a gun. It felt like a punch to your face but without the pain.
I shot a Barrett M107A1 recently and that was the coolest shooting experience ive ever had with a gun. It felt like a punch to your face but without the pain.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:50 am to prplhze2000
Not a DE50 but a smith and Wesson 50 revolver is pretty epic. You can feel the concussion in your chest and even with ear muffs the blast is epic.
At several dollars per shot it’s an easy round to blame cost for not wanting to shoot it a lot lol.
At several dollars per shot it’s an easy round to blame cost for not wanting to shoot it a lot lol.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 10:39 am to prplhze2000
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What is it like to fire a desert eagle . 50?
Haven't shot one since the late 90's but it was a great experience.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 11:40 am to prplhze2000
Never shot the DE .50 but understand that it isn't much worse than a .44 mag with I have a couple of (S&W 629). I actually enjoy shooting a .44 mg revolver that fits your hand decently. One time I had a Ruger Blackhawk with wood grips. I did not enjoy shooting it. Actually it sucked.
I've shot a .460 S&W and it was not that bad either. Guy at the range was shooting it. It was ported and the concussion on that thing was amazing. Wasn't bad for the shooter but if you were off to one side, it was a pretty good thump to the chest. I tried to buy one in an auction but went higher than I was willing to go.
I've shot a .460 S&W and it was not that bad either. Guy at the range was shooting it. It was ported and the concussion on that thing was amazing. Wasn't bad for the shooter but if you were off to one side, it was a pretty good thump to the chest. I tried to buy one in an auction but went higher than I was willing to go.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 11:52 am to bbvdd
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.460 S&W
I have one, it's a hoot. You can also shoot 454 and 45lc in it.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:30 pm to prplhze2000
Feels like freedom.
I have the 50AE. It definitely has power but the weight of the gun keeps it manageable. It easier to shoot than the 50 caliber upper I have on a AR lower. That thing could kill you firing it.
I have the 50AE. It definitely has power but the weight of the gun keeps it manageable. It easier to shoot than the 50 caliber upper I have on a AR lower. That thing could kill you firing it.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:32 pm to prplhze2000
I have one in 50AE. It’s a ton of fun to shoot and compared to what you think the recoil is vs what it actually is, It’s nothing.
I’ve had zero problems with it.
I’ve had zero problems with it.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 2:53 pm to lsufan1971
desert eagles are trash. ftf problems. swapping ammo sensitivities. Magazine-related problems, gas port clogging, and occasional part wear... bad if you have any kind of a limp wristed shooting.
total novelty.
total novelty.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 8:07 pm to prplhze2000
I have two of them. They are not much more than a .357 or 45 in certain styles. Have a nickel plated and one gold plated. Purchased them in 2001 or so. They are my two prized weapons
Hard to wrap a smaller hand around and very heavy. Takes everyone I have let shoot two hands and nearly all afterwards say it wasn’t too bad.
With its size unless you are an abnormally large human, they really are just a cool factor and I would never rely on one for actual defense.
Hard to wrap a smaller hand around and very heavy. Takes everyone I have let shoot two hands and nearly all afterwards say it wasn’t too bad.
With its size unless you are an abnormally large human, they really are just a cool factor and I would never rely on one for actual defense.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 8:30 pm to prplhze2000
I love the sound of the Desert Eagle, such a resounding, metallic sound…
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:54 pm to DownSouthDave
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I have one, it's a hoot. You can also shoot 454 and 45lc in it.
Same here. Those .460 rounds are something else.
Eta: here’s a pic of my kid shooting it when he was young.
This post was edited on 4/23/26 at 10:02 pm
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