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

 

All i know is that they are pretty cool guns. That'd be crazy, make it into a 50 cal.

 

I have a 50 cal already. Its a lot of fun to shoot.
If it were cheap enough I would want to do this and make a little money off of it.

 

The 44 mag has more power than the 50 does. I think you lose a tiny bit of muzzle velocity with the 50 as well.

 

The Desert Eagles are hard on brass. I've come close to buying one a time or two but I'm very happy with my 44 mag.

 

Either .44 or .50, you'll be hitting the target with a bullet the size of a steam locomotive!

 

I have a couple of 44 mag revolvers and yes they do have more power. Also shot my dad's 44 Eagle.

Just something kinda cool about having a .50 though.

 

Hey!

The only thing I really know or remember about them is that they are to be used with jacketed bullets. Don't load lead cast bullets as they will sooner or later foul the gas port and you'll have a nice single-shot!

-Sam

 

Go buy a Springfield Armory XD.

 

I don't think so. You *may* be able to hot rod the 44mag to surpass the 50AE, but I don't know of any factory loaded ammo that will match the 50AE ballistics.

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

 

have one already.

Qvan,
Thanks for the input. The gun in question is $400 and has only had about 100 rounds through it. Its gonna be real hard to pass this up.

 

then don't for 400 its great, you can always sell it later.

 

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.

 

If you pass, let me know where its at. Cheapest I've seen one is $700.

 

Thanks, that made me laugh. I'm 6'3" and about 280 so it shouldn't be a problem. Plus like I said, I own a 50 already.

dhermesc,
well, 400 is the "good friend" discount that I'm getting. doubt he would sell it for that to anyone else.