Brandon B
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Hello all,
I am a new member and I have some questions regarding the .44 mag Magnum Research Desert Eagle.
Quick back ground on myself -
I’ve owned/operated/trained with firearms for about 10 years and like to consider myself (being humble as possible) somewhat on the knowledgeable side in regards to components and functionality of firearms.
So here’s the main point of my post... (and sorry if I am posting in the wrong section I am new to this)
I’ve always loved the desert eagle platform. But when I purchase guns I think about real life usability. I was at the range the other day with my 2 ARs, RH10 and Glock 17. The range master knows me pretty well after all these years and offered to let me try out a few of his “newly received” rentals. I had to choose the Magnum Research Desert Eagle chambered in .44 mag.
Knowing less than most about .44 mag, I grabbed a box of cheap PMC .44 mag ammo off the shelf and loaded up this bulky SOB. First shot went bang, but immediately jammed up. Second round nose dived and caused a FTF. I attributed this to possible loose arm due to never shooting .44 mag before. I fixed the issue. Second shot, same thing. Repeated this 3 or 4 times and finally thought I should bring it to the shops attention. I grabbed the most knowledgeable guy I know of at that range / shop and he came out with me. He has the .50 and the .44 and says he never had problems with either. Although with this one he was experiencing the same FTF.
We went with Remington next. Little higher quality and also higher grain. Still same issues.
He lubed the hell out of it, and with no success after that he attributed it to being a faulty spring(said it happens a lot with this firearm).
So it kind of turned me off to the desert eagle. After many searches online I see mixed reviews. Some say it’s never had an issue after 1000 rounds, some say it’s a little finicky.
Any .44 mag DE owners on here experience this or did I get one of the lemons? (It definitely was one of a kind, the shop decided to get it cerokoted in a pink leopard print design LOL.)
I’d love your input as to wether or not I should still consider picking one up.
Thanks!
B
I am a new member and I have some questions regarding the .44 mag Magnum Research Desert Eagle.
Quick back ground on myself -
I’ve owned/operated/trained with firearms for about 10 years and like to consider myself (being humble as possible) somewhat on the knowledgeable side in regards to components and functionality of firearms.
So here’s the main point of my post... (and sorry if I am posting in the wrong section I am new to this)
I’ve always loved the desert eagle platform. But when I purchase guns I think about real life usability. I was at the range the other day with my 2 ARs, RH10 and Glock 17. The range master knows me pretty well after all these years and offered to let me try out a few of his “newly received” rentals. I had to choose the Magnum Research Desert Eagle chambered in .44 mag.
Knowing less than most about .44 mag, I grabbed a box of cheap PMC .44 mag ammo off the shelf and loaded up this bulky SOB. First shot went bang, but immediately jammed up. Second round nose dived and caused a FTF. I attributed this to possible loose arm due to never shooting .44 mag before. I fixed the issue. Second shot, same thing. Repeated this 3 or 4 times and finally thought I should bring it to the shops attention. I grabbed the most knowledgeable guy I know of at that range / shop and he came out with me. He has the .50 and the .44 and says he never had problems with either. Although with this one he was experiencing the same FTF.
We went with Remington next. Little higher quality and also higher grain. Still same issues.
He lubed the hell out of it, and with no success after that he attributed it to being a faulty spring(said it happens a lot with this firearm).
So it kind of turned me off to the desert eagle. After many searches online I see mixed reviews. Some say it’s never had an issue after 1000 rounds, some say it’s a little finicky.
Any .44 mag DE owners on here experience this or did I get one of the lemons? (It definitely was one of a kind, the shop decided to get it cerokoted in a pink leopard print design LOL.)
I’d love your input as to wether or not I should still consider picking one up.
Thanks!
B