http://www.deserteagleforums.com/ Desert eagle discussion forum and club for owners and enthusiasts of Desert Eagle pistols,go to http://www.deserteagleforums.com/. en Sat, 19 May 2012 18:04:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/vision21/misc/rss.jpg http://www.deserteagleforums.com/ http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=171&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 04:23:02 GMT Image: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/MustangSteveGT/IMG_0032-1.jpg Image:...


Here's some pics of my Desert Eagle. It's the CA legal .44 with brushed chrome finish. I recently acquired the .50 AE barrel with compensator that I ordered from the Magnum Research website. I ordered in back in late April and just got the .50 AE barrel today. It is a quality piece and actually looks nice in the black finish it comes in and I will probably just keep it that way. The two tone look is kind of nice. I'm not a huge fan of the picatinny rail on it but it's growing on me. I can't wait to get out and shoot with the .50 AE barrel on it this weekend hopefully. ]]> Photos MustangSteveGT http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=171 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=170&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 00:40:19 GMT I'm still very new to the forum and want to thank everyone for providing their collective knowledge. I never wanted a Desert Eagle, but through a series of misadventures acquired one. I was building .308's last fall and had a buy fall through. A guy called me really wanting one of my .308's but didn't have the cash at the time. Nice guy, we ended up trading straight up. The Desert Eagle, was new in the case and had never been fired. I was going to sell it off right, but after much convincing I went out to the range and fell in love. To further support my habit I have taken up reloading, because the dollar to .50AE exchange rate sucks right now.

While I love my gun, I am not crazy about the factory finish. The black Oxidized is just not holding up to my horribly wet/humid environment.

There is a very well known and respected chrome shop about 45min from my house. I called them and they said they have done firearms before.

I'm looking for help here, what is the best option for refinishing? I am willing to pay for chrome, but MR said they have a six month back log and Ford's has a eight month backlog. I have researched all the "Kotes" and they all say the same thing "Outlasts the competition" and so on. Is there a difference in, durability, looks and price of the Dura/Cera/Diamond/Bear/Whatever Kotes? or should i just get it chromed by my local shop? ]]> Optional Finishes corbett8488 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=170 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=169&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 23:59:48 GMT I was wondering if anyone cleans their gas tube somehow. If so, how do you do it? I mean, exactly. If someone could describe a method with precise... I was wondering if anyone cleans their gas tube somehow. If so, how do you do it? I mean, exactly. If someone could describe a method with precise details, including locations of actions performed (on the pistol parts) along with tool specifics and mediums used (solvents, etc.), that would be ideal. I can't imagine it never being necessary after thousands of rounds, but maybe I am wrong. Thanks. ]]> Cleaning And Maintenance seed http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=169 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=168&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 04:41:07 GMT Accurate # 9 (19.2 grains)
Barry's manufacting copper 240 grain FP
Win large pistol primer
Add your own brass
Enjoy!
This works flawlessly in my MK 1 44mag ]]> Ammo Talk Heretic_65 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=168 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=167&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 01:02:28 GMT Well can't leave well enought alone. I looked to see if wolf springs had a spring kit. I have replaced ALL the springs in my smith revolvers and have found them to be muched improved creatures after the conversion. I had no luck there, I also study the hammer/sear ingagement and wonder how to stone them as you would in any 1911. I know there is an adj trigger in the 7 & 19 but there is no way it can be as good as if you don't have your ingagement set up correct and smooth first. Anybody thought about trying to fix what ain't broke? I would love to find a book about this weapon too. ]]> Desert Eagle General Discussion Heretic_65 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=167 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=166&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 00:21:03 GMT Well took it out the a local indoor range here for the first time. It's a new .44 mark XIX Desert Eagle. The first 2 magazines were the cheaper Blazer 240 grain ammo. There were more than a few jams or failures to feed the next round in.
I fired the weapon at between 15 to 25 yards. I did head shots on a silhouette target from 35 yards and was able to get the shots somewhere on the head, which is fine for me.
I also fired Magtech SJHP .44 rounds that gave me far less trouble.
Even though the Magtech and Blazer were similar 240 grain .44 rounds, I just felt like the Magtech had that slight bit more kick to it, whereas maybe the Blazer was underpowered?
I broke the weapon down all the way to the bolt today, cleaned and lubricated everything. I will try what Blazer ammo I have left, next time and see if I get any better results.
What I also didn't like as much about the Blazer I used is the small tiny aluminum specks of casing I found throughout the weapon on the lips of the bolt face, magazine lips and chamber. There were no signs of the brass from the Magtech casing left on the weapon after fire though.
I was able to maintain a tighter group with the Magtech Semi Jacketed Soft Point than with the Blazer jacketed hollow point.
I am very happy though with how easy and natural it felt to handle and fire this Desert Eagle. The weight to power ratio was great for me. I really enjoyed firing it and was happy with how accurate it is.
What input do you guys have here about what ammo works best with your Desert Eagles?
]]> In Action MustangSteveGT http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=166 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=165&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 23:51:56 GMT I have a mark XIX desert eagle. I upgraded to the Hogue grip, which I really like. On this generation of Desert Eagle though, there are holes left in... I have a mark XIX desert eagle. I upgraded to the Hogue grip, which I really like. On this generation of Desert Eagle though, there are holes left in the Hogue grip that are there for when someone wants to use it with an older generation DE that use the screw to fill in that hole.
So I have Hogue grips on there with those holes in both sides and nothing to fill it. It leaves it looking unfinished or like its missing something.
On the older DE's that use the screw to secure the grip there, it is a screw for both sides that threads into the frame? Or is it like something that runs through one side to the other and tightens the grips?
I'm wondering if there is something I can do to fill that space or if I can get whatever the older desert eagles use to secure the grip and fill on the hole. Right now you can see through it one side to the other.
It's a very nice weapon and I just don't like having the open holes left in the grip like that. ]]> MustangSteveGT http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=165 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=163&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 00:40:51 GMT I just took my chances on buying an old 10 round .44 Desert Eagle mag off of eBay. Snatched it up as soon as I saw it for about $35 shipped. Its... I just took my chances on buying an old 10 round .44 Desert Eagle mag off of eBay. Snatched it up as soon as I saw it for about $35 shipped. Its supposed to be in stainless steel finish. I believe the 10 round mags are harder to come by. Why is that? Why did they stop making them in 10 round capacity? Does it require the rounds to be staggered to fit the extra rounds in? Do the 10 round magazines cause the weapon to jam more often?

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I just received the10 round magazine I picked up off eBay for cheap. It fits tighter in the magazine well. Its too tight to fall out on its own even when fully loaded. It's got "Magnum Research Inc. Minneapolis, MN .44 Magnum stamped on one side and "10 rd" stamped into the other side. It is reflective stainless steel magazine body with black plastic plate at the bottom. When loaded into the magazine well and seated, it protrudes like an inch out of the bottom to the grip area. I'll take a pic and post is later. I'll also take it to the range and see how it feeds even though the magazine is too tight to drop out on it's own which sucks. ]]> MustangSteveGT http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=163 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=162&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 00:33:57 GMT I live in a more isolated part of northern CA. We have no interstate access and hours away from any big city. There are a number of gun stores for... I live in a more isolated part of northern CA. We have no interstate access and hours away from any big city. There are a number of gun stores for the size of the small city I live in. There's only one that carry's .50 AE and when they do its always the gold dot stuff. I got a quote from them for a box of Speer Gold Dot .50 AE for about $60+/box. I'm glad I shopped online first.
Here in CA the .50 is even less common because they banned the original .50 DE for sale for a while until Magnum Research just recently released the new model that isnt on the ban list.
So there isnt a lot of .50 AE floating around.
I bought some .50 AE from gun broker and after I find a .50 barrel and test it out I'll let you guys know. ]]> Manufacturers, Local Gun Shop Experiences, Online Retailers And Transactions Between Forum Members MustangSteveGT http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=162 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=161&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 00:16:42 GMT I just purchased a CA legal .44 Desert Eagle. I've wanted a Desert Eagle ever since I was in middle school and a guy at a range let me shoot one. I used to drool over the Magnum Research/IMI catalog and wanted one so bad. I was in the military and just got out after 9 years. I lived out of state and couldn't buy a gun until I came back home to CA. Now that I actually have one, it still feels/looks as cool as I remember it being.
This site appears to be a little slow but I'm sure there are people still around who can answer my questions as they come. ]]> New Member Hang Out MustangSteveGT http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=161 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=160&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 23:21:04 GMT Looking to buy a .50 AE barrel that is compatable with the newer Mk XIX Desert Eagles. It would be going on a brushed chrome frame but I am open to... Looking to buy a .50 AE barrel that is compatable with the newer Mk XIX Desert Eagles. It would be going on a brushed chrome frame but I am open to whatever you guys might have available for .50 AE barrel finishes. If anyone has anything they are willing to part with shoot me know.
You can give me a PM on here or post here if you have any leads on who might have one.
I just bought a .44 Desert Eagle and have some .50 ae sitting around just ready to get blasted down range. But no .50 AE barrel to shoot it through. :(

Thank You,
Steven ]]> Want To Buy MustangSteveGT http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=160 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=158&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 12:49:57 GMT Just got a DE 44 mk1, s/n 37xxx-A. 3 mags private sale. Very few rounds looks 98%, hope it works like my 629 :Thumbs up: but faster. I want to call... Just got a DE 44 mk1, s/n 37xxx-A. 3 mags private sale. Very few rounds looks 98%, hope it works like my 629 :Thumbs up: but faster. I want to call MR to get a little info about it soon. I would like the disassembly tool just so I can say I do. Need some range time ASAP too!!! And the slide release is WAY TO SMALL ]]> New Member Hang Out Heretic_65 http://www.deserteagleforums.com/showthread.php?t=158