Micro Desert Eagle .380?
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gwillys
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im interested to know how it goes with the Buffalo Bore. i cant get it locally, but maybe it'll be worth ordering.
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I got my Micro 380 holster from Hidden Holsters and am very happy with the way it turned out so I thought I would give him a plug here. I got the Rhino-fully stiched version. I like it! Thanks Jim.
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ruger LCP > that
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harmon what are you saying?
gwillys
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your holster is a beaut! Jim does nice work.
verdun59
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Hey guys you may want to keep firing those Micros, because in range trip number three I had several failure to feed. Came back did a good cleaning, including the magazine and today on range trip number four I had three more failure to feed out of fifty rounds. This is not acceptable.
gwillys
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what ammo? FN/RN? how does the feed ramp look?mine didnt like FN. never failed to function, but left some smileys in the alloy feed ramp. so i switched to FMJ RN.
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verdun59, how many rounds have you fired so far?
I haven't had a problem yet at 150 rounds now. I shoot on thursdays and will probably try to put another 50 rounds through the Micro this thursday.
So far I have used Walmart flat nosed, PMC fmj, Remington fmj, Remington HP, American Eagle fmj and Buffalo Bore with Gold Dot bullet.
I haven't had a problem yet at 150 rounds now. I shoot on thursdays and will probably try to put another 50 rounds through the Micro this thursday.
So far I have used Walmart flat nosed, PMC fmj, Remington fmj, Remington HP, American Eagle fmj and Buffalo Bore with Gold Dot bullet.
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No problems out of mine eithor after 400+ rounds. It's proven it self VERY reliable to me.
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Kokapelli and Gwillys, I'm at 200 rounds right now. The first 100 were Walmart flat nosed and no problem. But these last two range sessions have been with Independence and it has been bad. I have just compared a flat nosed to the independence, and the independence is both longer by a calling card and a smidgen fatter so at this point I'm chaulking it up to ammo. I wish I could find all the various ammos you are using but there are none to be had around here. I'll just have to wait until some becomes available. As an aside, the independence ammo goes right through my Colt Pony Pocketlite--go figure.
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Alright, for you guys (not me, I like the look) that think the Micro 380 is to Butch, Ugly or Blocky check this out, I think this should help! After months of emails back and forth with ZVI & Magnum Research I was finally able to score what I think are the only two sets of wooden grips in America for these guns. To me it makes the Micro look AWSOME! What do you guys think?
Maverick223
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Well now you have good lookin' grips, now all you need is a good lookin' gun to go with em'.
Not too bad...verdun59
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Ever considered how they would look if they were sanded down.... just a thought.
Found out that the Micro is sensitive to limp wristing today.
My son shot the Micro today and had a couple of feeding problems, but I had none.
Since I use a very strong grip I suggested he try it again and pay close close attention to his grip. No more problems after that.
My son shot the Micro today and had a couple of feeding problems, but I had none.
Since I use a very strong grip I suggested he try it again and pay close close attention to his grip. No more problems after that.
Braveheart
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I bought a MDE last Friday for $475. I was only able to get 1 box of ammo as the dealer says 380 is hard to come by. Independence brand 90 gr fmj.
I have have only shot about half the box and have had a jam every 3rd or 4th shot. Maybe different ammo or more break-in is required. Right now I am less than happy. I will post again when I have more to add.
I have have only shot about half the box and have had a jam every 3rd or 4th shot. Maybe different ammo or more break-in is required. Right now I am less than happy. I will post again when I have more to add.
verdun59
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Braveheart,
I'm sure you read my post above, I'm convinced that it's the ammo you are using. Mine didn't need any break-in but that Independence stuff really choked it. I haven't been able to try any other ammo since there is none to be had. Good luck.
I'm sure you read my post above, I'm convinced that it's the ammo you are using. Mine didn't need any break-in but that Independence stuff really choked it. I haven't been able to try any other ammo since there is none to be had. Good luck.
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I think it's a decent looking, tiny piece. I saw one in a dealer's case the other day and had to ask what it was. I had heard talk of the "Baby Eagle" and had assumed that was it and the guy then told me that it was in fact by DE. I definitely like the wooden grips better. I didn't ask to handle it as I wasn't interested.
It is a nice example of an old school pocket rocket. It's too heavy and a bit too short for me by todays standard, which is the Keltech polymer. I find the Keltech to be the be all and end all of pocket guns. It's cheap, accurate, reliable, and its thin enough to look like an actual wallet when in the right holster. Most importantly, it's nearly half the weight of the DE. Once you load it up, they average out a bit better but still the thin poly is more concealable. Anything with weight will make your pocket sag and so draw more attention to it.
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It is a nice example of an old school pocket rocket. It's too heavy and a bit too short for me by todays standard, which is the Keltech polymer. I find the Keltech to be the be all and end all of pocket guns. It's cheap, accurate, reliable, and its thin enough to look like an actual wallet when in the right holster. Most importantly, it's nearly half the weight of the DE. Once you load it up, they average out a bit better but still the thin poly is more concealable. Anything with weight will make your pocket sag and so draw more attention to it.
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verdun59,
I hope that is the problem. I have ordered some different ammo from Cabela's. I'll let you know how that works.
I hope that is the problem. I have ordered some different ammo from Cabela's. I'll let you know how that works.
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I have one. I am still developing an opinion. It shoots well for what it is. My confidence in it is growing. I mostly practice at 7 yards, point and shoot. I am able to hit center mass quickly even with the long hard trigger. Which I don't mind. Using sights can achive a head shot. Bought it in the hopes of 100 percent reliability. Had a minor issue during the break in. But now its ok, last 100 rounds no problems. Need more time and rounds to say for sure. It will replace my Kel Tec and S &W Chief. Sort of compromise of both in size and weight.
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New Micro
New to the forum. Hi folks.
I picked up the DME yesterday. Wanted a "summer carry".
I looked at the NAA Guardian, Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec, and the DME.
I liked the fact that it was all metal. Hopefully built to last. Felt better in my hand than the LCP and the Kel-Tec.
The trigger pull was stiff. I put 50 rounds of Blazer 90g FMJ through it. I had misfeeds on the first 4 mags. No "really bad" jams. None after that.
I put 2 mags of Corbon 90g through it also. No misfeeds.
Dinner plate size pattern at 20 ft. Better as I went along.
My hand was sore after the 50 rounds due to the stiff pull. IMO the trigger pull on the Guardian and DME were about the same. The LCP and Kel-Tec a little lighter. I like the stiffer pull as a safety. Not a range gun, IMO.
Cleaning was relatively easy. I cycled some rounds through it and no misfeeds. Need to get some snap caps for that. I typically do not cycle rounds.
I like the way it feels in my hand. At 14 oz. it has a little heft. I suspect it will need a good break-in and attention to maintenance, lubrication.
I am not an "expert", but have used .45acps on a regular basis (1911, G-30, XD) since my time in the service 25 yrs ago.
Ordered a couple of extra mags and a IWB holster for it. But will probably wear it on the ankle when I wear my Justins or Noconas.
Keep ya'll updated as I break it in.
PS: I ordered a Ruger LCP for the wife.
New to the forum. Hi folks.
I picked up the DME yesterday. Wanted a "summer carry".
I looked at the NAA Guardian, Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec, and the DME.
I liked the fact that it was all metal. Hopefully built to last. Felt better in my hand than the LCP and the Kel-Tec.
The trigger pull was stiff. I put 50 rounds of Blazer 90g FMJ through it. I had misfeeds on the first 4 mags. No "really bad" jams. None after that.
I put 2 mags of Corbon 90g through it also. No misfeeds.
Dinner plate size pattern at 20 ft. Better as I went along.
My hand was sore after the 50 rounds due to the stiff pull. IMO the trigger pull on the Guardian and DME were about the same. The LCP and Kel-Tec a little lighter. I like the stiffer pull as a safety. Not a range gun, IMO.
Cleaning was relatively easy. I cycled some rounds through it and no misfeeds. Need to get some snap caps for that. I typically do not cycle rounds.
I like the way it feels in my hand. At 14 oz. it has a little heft. I suspect it will need a good break-in and attention to maintenance, lubrication.
I am not an "expert", but have used .45acps on a regular basis (1911, G-30, XD) since my time in the service 25 yrs ago.
Ordered a couple of extra mags and a IWB holster for it. But will probably wear it on the ankle when I wear my Justins or Noconas.
Keep ya'll updated as I break it in.
PS: I ordered a Ruger LCP for the wife.
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