S&W 1911 or the Desert Eagle ?
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Coyote3855
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S&w 1911.
Depending on which Glock model you have, you might be better off keeping the Glock. For most, it makes a better overall defensive pistol. Now if you are looking to buy a pistol in addition to your Glock, definately go with the S&W 1911.
HoosierQ
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Don't get Desert Eagle. It is just not a practical firearm.
Rossshady120
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save your self a couple hundred and get a Bersa. i am the youngest at ISPC and i have the cheapest gun but boy when i get up there and i start gettin alpha after alpha i laugh at the guys who spent 500-600 on a glock or XD.
Depends. For pure fun and impressing friends - Desert Eagle. For any type of defensive work or carry - S&W. I've had Desert Eagles and I always end up trading them away after the initial fun and "shock and awe factor" is gone. Totally impractical for much besides having fun. The 1911 is a great weapon to have for many occasions from carry to home defense to just plain shooting fun.
Good luck in your decision!
SRT
Good luck in your decision!
SRT
MagnumDweeb
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Sorry to ask this but by 'Pakistan' do you mean the country? I'm not aware of any city, town, or such being named Pakistan here in the U.S.. Oh and +1 on the S&W 1911 but if you can get it look at Rock Island, my uncle has two and is a total 1911 fiend and fell in love with them complaining about the purchases he made on Kimber and Colt. I personally like the RIA better and would get one if I wasn't a revolver fiend and stocking up on EBRs.
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If you are prone to bear attacks you may be more interested in the DE.
The Smith would be far more practical, though.
The Smith would be far more practical, though.
tomh1426
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Id go with the 1911
Your talkin about the big Desert Eagle right?
Your talkin about the big Desert Eagle right?
politicaldookie
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If you want something to look at and shoot as a novelty or for hunting then the DE is a fine choice. If this is a carry weapon or for home defense keep the Glock or go 1911. I have all three and when it comes to day to day carry I rely on my Glock 21. I sure as heck don't keep keep a .50 AE in my briefcase. The 1911 is always a fine choice but the only reason to get that would be for change...and with Obama as the leader of the world you already have that. 
hemiram
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I think he's talking about the Baby Eagle. I would take one over any 1911, but that's just my opinion.
Yeah, I figured he was talking about the Desert Eagle. The Baby Eagle 9mm(also called the Jericho 9mm) would be a much better choice over the S&W 1911.
Provided that you can get ahold of soft point or hollow point ammunition, I would stick with 9mm outside of the United States.
Provided that you can get ahold of soft point or hollow point ammunition, I would stick with 9mm outside of the United States.
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get the 1911, desert eagles are for looks and thats about it, they're not practical for anything but using for paperweights and maybe exploding watermelons. If you're looking for a gun for recreational use, home defense, a carry gun, target shooting, etc... the 1911 is tried and true and probably the most respected handgun of all time. The Desert Eagle is a show gun and good to blow money on expensive ammo and get a few "ohhs" and "awws" from teenagers at the local gun range. It looks cool, but you wouldn't want one in a gunfight, unlike in the movies, a deagle is probably one of the worst guns to use in a shootout....
I had the same idea in mind, except add a PTR-91 into the mix. Between the DE and 1911 I would definetly pick the 1911. For the price of the DE, add a couple extra mags at $46 per mag and a holster, you could pick up a very nice 1911-a Springfield Loaded Operator(example).
You get a better firearm, just as "bling" as a DE with better performance in my opinion.
Dont get me wrong, I would love to have a DE, but if you add all the options the 1911 just has more to offer.
Go with the 1911-
Regardless of make!!
You get a better firearm, just as "bling" as a DE with better performance in my opinion.
Dont get me wrong, I would love to have a DE, but if you add all the options the 1911 just has more to offer.
Go with the 1911-
Regardless of make!!
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if you are indeed out of country as you posted, I'm going to have to second the eagle, if in fact it's a baby eagle in 9mm. Definitely much more available round over seas. If you have consistent access to .45 ammunition, the 1911 is a good choice. S&W makes a great 1911. If you are state side.... 1911!
Line Rider
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+1 Smith & Wesson 1911A1
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weisse52
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For what reason?
I like the 1911 and would most likely choose it first. But, for a toy, the DE would be fun to own.
I like the 1911 and would most likely choose it first. But, for a toy, the DE would be fun to own.
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Please~!
S&W 1911 all the way~!
S&W 1911 all the way~!
Yes, I live in Pakistan. Very near to the Afghan border.
Thanks for the advice guys, I still havent made up my mind.
I went to the shop again, and fired the two handguns this time, and I have to say, the 1911 felt very comfortable in comparison to the Desert Eagle. the DE was pretty darn heavy.
I also checked out the 9mm version of the DE known as Jericho, it seemed nice aswell.
I want a gun for self defense, and I dont want a handgun that is too heavy.
I guess im gona have to make a decision between the Jericho and the S&W 1911
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