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The Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 (Page 2)

The Desert Eagle’s star continues to shine on the range and the screen.

By B. Gil Horman (RSS)

June 03, 2011

The Desert Eagle Mark XIX pistol continues to be an icon of popular culture. It is an exciting gun to shoot, and its high level of quality and large caliber options make it an ideal handgun for hunting, silhouette shooting or just showing off at the range. In June of 2010, Magnum Research, Inc. was purchased by Kahr Arms. Kahr is known for its dedication to quality and innovation as well. The new gun I worked with shows that the new owners plan to maintain the high standards Magnum Research is known for. Based on this range test, the Desert Eagle star should continue to shine on the range and on the screen for years to come.

Manufacturer: Magnum Research, Inc.; www.magnumresearch.com
Action: Single-Action Semi Auto
Caliber: .50 Action Express
Material: 4140 Chrome Moly (CM) Steel
Finish: Brushed Chrome
Sights: Fixed Target, Integral Sight Rail
Grips: Rubber, Custom Aluminum Available
Barrel Length: 6 Inches
Overall Length: 10.75 inches
Height: 6.25 Inches
Width: 1.25 Inches
Weight: 71.4 oz. (With Empty Magazine)
Capacity: 7+1 Round
Twist: 1:19" RH, Polygonal Rifling
Muzzle Break: Removable
Suggested Retail: $2,102

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17 Responses to The Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 (Page 2)

John wrote:
November 24, 2013

I have a Model XIV in .50. It has trigger and slide work. It was Magna-ported, and a Zeiss 10X scope. There are also red and green lasers. It is sighted at 100 and 200 yards. It is a good as any rifle. No, it is not for sale.

Fred wrote:
November 05, 2012

i own a desert eagle 44mag and i hand load all my rounds and let me tell you the bad boy rocks ! 300gr hornady xtp hollow points,20gr's of h110 and you got a freakin large hand cannon! it is the largest semi-auto handgun in the world.."get some "...and for the 2" groups ...lol. if just one lands ...Game over

Paul Cooper wrote:
October 16, 2012

I have a Mark XIX DE 50 and that is MAN's gun. Shoots great and very manageable recoil so long as u are not limp wristed. Obviously its not ideal for certain uses but really anyone who complains about this gun is either someone who is too weak to control it's power or can't afford it. Everyone has their practical and extremely accurate go-to pistols but there is no denying that the DE takes its place as one of the most hand canons you can own. So to those who are hating or over-compensating, stop your crying, man-up Putting down something you can handle or afford may help you sleep better at night but makes you look like a sore loser. My 2 cents

Greg wrote:
May 16, 2012

My wife got me a Desert Eagle .50AE for my 50th Birthday this month. Thank you dear, I love it!

Mike wrote:
April 18, 2012

I just purchased a .50 DE in black. I have always been a fan of that amazing hand canon... I have been looking to a lot of feedback on this particular piece as I find it special and amizing work of art.

big boss wrote:
April 17, 2012

desert eagle .50 is the best gun and sexiest one ever made

Shan wrote:
January 25, 2012

Im about to purchase a slightly used. 50 AE bbl thats 10 inches for hog hunting. I own a DE in 44 mag and can out shoot my glock all day with the thing. Ive put 300 rounds though mine in 1 afternoon and I just dont understand the people who complain about recoil with this gun. Ive found short 45s with +P+ ammo to have more felt recoil then the big eagle. I have largish hands and am 6ft 210. The 50 is notoceably more recoil than a 44 but also has almost 60[%] more energy! Seriously if a DE is too much gun for you then you should follow the Viking proverb which states if your sword is to heavy then you must grow stronger! If your used to shooting a springfield XD in 9mm or. 40 than a DE will feel like a massive piece of steel for sure. But get used to the DE and that XD feels like a pellet gun! My personal experience after a couple hundred rounds through my 44 and firing a .40 XD. Off topic I think I like the trigger on the XD way better than my glock, but for comfortably sending large chunks of copper and lead down range its tough to beath the DE!

deathmetal44 wrote:
January 18, 2012

had a mark 7 in 44 magnum and a mark 19 in 50ae a couple of years ago. loved those things. tons of fun but had to pay some bills and since you can't use a semi auto to hunt with in PA:'( i ended up selling them. but i just put a new usa made model in .50ae on layaway :D very happy!

Owns actual guns wrote:
January 10, 2012

Lots of Mall Ninjas on this site. The DE is a neat gun, but in no way practical for use as a PDW. Too heavy, too ridiculous. The .50 action express is fun to shoot, but like most Lol caliber pistol ammo is expensive. Also it hurts your damn hands. One weekend with this writst rocker and the s&w .500 and I was sore for a week at least. But for laughs, it's fun to shoot.

NADIR wrote:
November 05, 2011

Have the knowledge of how can we have the desert Eagle

JLP wrote:
July 12, 2011

Anyone who says that a 2 inch group at 25 yards with a 50 cal is inaccurate is ignorant. Their also liars if they tell you that they can consistently shoot 2" groups with 12 gauge slugs.

J Gus wrote:
June 29, 2011

I own two Desert Eagle Mark XIX in 44mag., one in 24kt gold plate and the other in black matte. 24kt is for my collection and black matte and the black matte for shooting on the farm. The 44mag is a very manageable recoil and very accurate. I have 44mag revolvers with more recoil. And you can shoot it one handed without problems. My 14 year old son has no problems shooting it. Of course, the 50AE would be a different story. I own over 40 handguns and the DE 44mag is in my top 5 favorite to shoot.

jimmyjet wrote:
June 19, 2011

I work at a very large gunshop. The only folks to show any interest in a Desert Eagle have always been minorities. Seems as if a D.E. in your waistband makes you a big man.

mp45c wrote:
June 19, 2011

Considering that this weapon is a .50 caliber semi auto pistol, 2" is great at 25 yards. I would be more than happy to have the ability to place two .50 caliber bullets within 2" of each other in the chest of an attacker. Talk about stopping power!

xd(m) wrote:
June 16, 2011

that is not a handgun though.

shooter wrote:
June 08, 2011

Two inches at 25 yards with a handgun is accurate. I'll bet you couldn't do it AM.

AM wrote:
June 07, 2011

2" at 25 yards is accurate???? Hahahahahaha. My 12ga slug gun is more accurate.