anybody know about Desert Eagles?
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anybody know about Desert Eagles?
I know some one that is selling a desert eagle for pretty cheap and I had a few questions.
First off, I believe it is a Mark VII and I have heard of a conversion kit that will change it over to the Mark XIX. Then making it possible to go from 44 to 50 cal. I've looked but can't find this kit and even though the magnum research site mentions it, they do not sell it.
Or is this even necesary? Are the parts on the Mark VII interchangable like they are on the XIX's?
Any help is appreciated.
Mike
First off, I believe it is a Mark VII and I have heard of a conversion kit that will change it over to the Mark XIX. Then making it possible to go from 44 to 50 cal. I've looked but can't find this kit and even though the magnum research site mentions it, they do not sell it.
Or is this even necesary? Are the parts on the Mark VII interchangable like they are on the XIX's?
Any help is appreciated.
Mike
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The 44 mag has more power than the 50 does.
The 440 Corbon ( a 50AE necked down to shoot the smaller 44 cal bullet) is hotter than a 50AE, but there is not a lot of guns chambered for this ammo. Magnum Research (maker of the Desert Eagle) does have a barrel to put on the MK XIX platform.
The MK VII is cheaper because of the concerns you mentioned.
The Mark VII Desert Eagle .357 Magnum pistols are convertible to XIX. The conversion kit consists of a complete slide assembly, barrel, gas piston, recoil spring assembly, magazine and grips. Is a costly conversion, if you can find one.
That being said, I love my Desert Eagle in 50AE (is there really any other calibre to own?), it is accurate, impressive and a blast to shoot. It is also very expensive to feed, will not cycle properly if limp-wristed, and has a tendency to knock dust and stuff from the ceiling if shooting indoors.
If you want the MK VII and the price is good, go ahead and get it. Just don't plan on doing a conversion to MK XIX, unless you can find a kit that is reasonably priced.
I think that if you plan on buying cheap, converting and then making money on it, you will end up disappointed.
bob
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I've had my .357 Desert Eagle for about 16 years, and it's a great gun. If you've got women's hands, then look for something else, because it is a large frame gun, and it's also heavy. Mine weighs in at about 8 punds fully loaded, so you know the .44 and .50 are going to be heavier. It's accurate as anything, and has minimum recoil(thanks to its weight). I've got the stainless steel frame and parkerized slide. If he's only run 100 rounds through it, it's not even broken in yet. Grab it for $400 and run like mad! I paid over $600 back in 88 for mine, and that was a good deal.
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Originally Posted by wiseguy
If you've got women's hands, then look for something else
dhermesc,
well, 400 is the "good friend" discount that I'm getting. doubt he would sell it for that to anyone else.