Desert Eagle 50 AE

[686 Shooter]

I was offered a Desert Eagle 50 AE Brushed Chrome (Mint condition), I know nothing about them other than they are BFGs. I also know ammo is $1.50 to $2.00 per shot. What is everyone's opinion on them and what is the dollar value? I am a revolver guy, but I do own a few bottom feeders, just need some help on deciding to buy or pass on this one.

 

[pirate]

Stay under $1200 and you'll do ok right now. If they are hurting, stick it to them for 1k. Mint condition is still considered used if its been fired... I can tell you they're fun factor wears off real quick. Bought two over the years, and sold them both within a few months of purchase. Meh...

 

[686 Shooter]

Thanks pirate, That's the kind of information I'm looking for. I've owned a lot of "fun guns", just like most guys, the bigger the bore, the more fun the gun.

 

[sgreen3]

Thanks pirate, That's the kind of information I'm looking for. I've owned a lot of "fun guns", just like most guys, the bigger the bore, the more fun the gun.

An unfortunately more expensive to feed , my brother had one is was cool for a little while but nothing that I would have to have.

 

[686 Shooter]

An unfortunately more expensive to feed

And that is the reason that I sold my 45/70, fun to shoot, expensive to feed. I've reloaded for years and I'm sure that if I get the DE, I will have to buy dies for the 50AE.

 

[sgreen3]

And that is the reason that I sold my 45/70, fun to shoot, expensive to feed. I've reloaded for years and I'm sure that if I get the DE, I will have to buy dies for the 50AE.

Oh yea that would be the only way to reasonably be able to shoot it much.

 

[dtkw]

Plus it does post a intimidating value if pointing at the bad guys.

 

[686 Shooter]

Plus it does post a intimidating value if pointing at the bad guys.

Yeah, it would make a pretty scary nightstand gun.

 

[Valvestate]

Yeah, it would make a pretty scary nightstand gun.

Scary for the person shooting the BG. Imagine being barely conscious and having slept off all your caffeine and then trying to pick that thing up and aim straight.

Homework: put a cinder block on your night stand, and then try to lift it quickly as soon as you wake up next and tell me how that goes

 

[pirate]

One thing to consider when talking about DE's and ammo is that they are ridiculously picky. They have huge cycling issues once they heat up with a lot of ammo. So finding the right stuff to reload with that works might be a whole other pain in the rear. It can get much more expensive when considering the time and effort it takes you to find what yours likes because you'll be stuck with a bunch of 50 that it won't cycle that youll have to sell.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Do you think that you might try your hand at hunting with a handgun? Deer? Boar / Hogs? Squirrel?

You're already an admitted revolver guy - do you currently shoot .44Mag? You can convert the DE to .44Mag, too. A little more outlay of cash and you can also take advantage of a caliber you already have. Can step the DE down to .357Mag, too, should you desire. (I have NO idea what the conversions cost, however)

-J-

 

[Mr. Habib]

I've owned two in .44 Mag. I still have one of them.They are sweet shooting, a pistol that weighs as much as a small child can't recoil much. They are also extremely accurate and a lot of fun. For hunting or as a range gun they are okay. For a nightstand or EDC gun, no. One thing to remember, they need jacketed ammo to keep from fouling the gas system.

 

[686 Shooter]

For a nightstand or EDC gun, no. QUOTE]

I was only joking about using it as a nightstand gun. I don't hunt anymore and most of what I buy is range guns or collectables. My EDC is a S&W Model 65 and/or a NAA Guardian, my HD guns are a M&P 45, A S&W Model 29 and a 870. If I buy the DE it will be a fun gun, just a giant paperpunch.

 

[blamecharles]

For a nightstand or EDC gun, no. QUOTE]

I was only joking about using it as a nightstand gun. I don't hunt anymore and most of what I buy is range guns or collectables. My EDC is a S&W Model 65 and/or a NAA Guardian, my HD guns are a M&P 45, A S&W Model 29 and a 870. If I buy the DE it will be a fun gun, just a giant paperpunch.

Then do it. If i could have one for fun it might very well be the DE 50. You sound like you have the means to do it so i say go for it. They seem to hold value pretty well and muzzle flash is always fun.

Not my pic by the way.

 

[Shroom]

Wow that is a good way of getting rid of that pesky knuckle hair on your hands.

Then do it. If i could have one for fun it might very well be the DE 50. You sound like you have the means to do it so i say go for it. They seem to hold value pretty well and muzzle flash is always fun.

Not my pic by the way.

 

[Shroom]

Oh and forgot to mention, Damn that thing looks fun to shoot if you can feed it the dollars. I would go for it like the someone said if you have the means, it looks to be a fun time shooting that beast.

 

[Arthur Dent]

It's a fun gun to shoot. It's even better when you shoot it at stuff other than paper. Take it outside somewhere safe and light up some produce, old cellphones, tv, water jugs, etc.

 

[kjf40]

Bought one nickle plated about 10 years ago....as has been said, they lose their fun fast, expensive to shoot...and if you cant man handle it you'll be pushing the slide back every time.

I'd skip it and get something else.