Baby Eagle II 9mm Steel Compact

[hd1971]

I have heard good and bad about the Baby Eagle II. I have been told there were problems with the earlier models and those issues have been addressed? Does anyone have one of the newer models? Reliability? Quality? Any info would be much appreciated.

Magnum Research Baby Desert Eagle II, 9mm, Steel, Compact, 12 round - Style # BE9912RB, MRI Shop / Firearms

 

[ryan3030]

I have a steel Jericho 941 "Baby Eagle", and frankly it has the best DA/SA trigger I've ever used, much better than stock Sig/Beretta/HK DA/SA triggers.

 

[hd1971]

I have a steel Jericho 941 "Baby Eagle", and frankly it has the best DA/SA trigger I've ever used, much better than stock Sig/Beretta/HK DA/SA triggers.

Thanks for the information.

 

[ryan3030]

Sorry I didn't really answer your initial question.

I haven't seen it fail yet but we've probably only put a few hundred rounds through it. Most shot 115 or 124 gr ball out of it.

Quality is good. It is a well made piece but there is some sloppy engraving work done on a couple of parts. Nothing that affects weapon function though. Likely just done to meet import regulations.

 

[Birds Away]

These are CZ clones. I personally don't like a slide mounted safety. I have not owned the Baby Eagle but from the research I have done it would seem there are better clones out there. YMMV.

 

[hd1971]

I agree there are probably better clones out there. I really like the looks of the Baby Eagle. Unfortunately for every good comment you hear you will also find a negative one. I will probably spend my money on something that is more proven.

 

[ryan3030]

Frankly I'd just get a CZ-75 and be done with it.

 

[Colt556]

Frankly I'd just get a CZ-75 and be done with it.

X1.000,000,000...... A CZ 75 Compact is a good bet.

 

[ryan3030]

Also - not only is the slide mounted safety a really stupid design, it can also be quite difficult to actuate on this pistol, even when you're devoting both hands to the task.

I'm sure some cleaning and lubrication could make it easier, just sharing my experiences.

 

[hd1971]

Frankly I'd just get a CZ-75 and be done with it.

I have a CZ75 P01. Very nice gun in many ways. I like the looks of the Baby Eagle. It's unfortunate it's not a better quality gun.

 

[Black Cloud]

My Jericho Baby Eagle early model full size steel model doesn't have the safety on the slide. It has a frame safety that allows it to be carried cocked and locked if wanted. Or half-cocked. Or hammer down. It has a great trigger, fits my smallish hobbit hands, and is very accurate for it's size. I've never had a problem with it, and she's my EDC sidekick for over two decades. While I plan on picking up an XDM 9mm at Bradis tomorrow, this sidearm will always be one of my favorites.

 

[Spike_351]

actually the Jericho is not a clone, tangfolio was contracted to help design the pistol as they also had a hand in designing the cz-75 and eaa witness, didn't any one ever notice the Tangfolio logo on the mags of these firearms, also despite what features you may or may not like the Jericho was designed for Israeli military use and meant to be a battle ground sidearm. They are very accurate, very reliable, and built like a tank. So while the designed was borrowed from other pistols based on egronomics and a point and shoot type design the Jericho 941 is an excellent firearm in its own right.