Dave Doehrman
Expert
For the past few weeks I have been seriously debating purchasing a Desert Eagle .50 cal pistol. I would like any advise both the pros and cons on this gun. Thanks
Pros: 1. The Wow factor
2. If you run out of ammo you can use it for a war club
Cons: 1 The cost and availability of .50 AE ammo
2 Weight and hard to conceal
I have the SS model as well as (2) 460 S&Ws and a 500 S&W. The Desert Eagle is fun to shoot, but my biggest problem with the weapon is the fact that about 1 out of 10 ejected casings comes back and smacks me right in the middle of the forehead. I've had blood dripping off my nose more than once after a trip to the range. Can you say "FLINCH" ?
The pistol is accurate and fun to shoot every once in a while, but I probably haven't shot mine for over a year. I'll keep mine just to have it in the collection, but I wouldn't buy another. The .460s and the .500 S&W are fun to shoot, do everything the Desert Eagle will do and the casings don't attack me.