Desert Eagle, is it worth it?

[Shelly21]

Wow, the well of knowledge here is impressive. How come no one answered my question when I had problem with the webcam?

The price is a bit steep.... when you can get other stuff for just one Desert Eagle. I'm going to go to a gun show next time there's one in town with my friend and see all the wares.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Did you ever buy a rifle?

Don't know about buying one just to have it, they're sort of like tools, buy what you use, you'll rarely ever make money on a gun, but they don't lose much value.

Desert Eagles are pretty cool, but I prefer Glocks & a smaller caliber bullet.

My carry piece is a Taurus 38UL, it's a perfect pocket gun.
Keep a Glock 22C with a 357 sig conversion bbl in the nightstand Gunvault.

 

[Shelly21]

No, I haven't got a rifle yet.... I just go out with my friend and fire off his rifles. The only stipulation is that I buy the ammos and clean up the guns when I'm done.

I'm thinking about get a M1 Garand.... Is that expensive?

I'm also looking into getting a 'conceal' license.... I think I have to take a class at the local community college before I can get one.

 

[Fatt]

You need to figure out why you want these guns.

Are you a hunter?
A collector?
Looking for home defense?
Personal defense?
What are the laws where you are regarding ownership and carrying?
Are you looking for protection in the woods when you go camping?
Are you a target shooter?
If so, a casual one or competition?

That's where you really need to start.

 

[rahvin]

If you are a petite the best gun for you is a saturday night special. It's why the gun was made, it's a perfect purse sized gun, lightweight and easy to fire.

 

[Mookow]

Originally posted by: Shelly21
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of holding a Desert Eagle....

My friend who purchased it last year told me he spent 1200-1300 on it... I forgot how much.

I wasn't expect how heavy that thing is, so I almost dropped it. It wasn't even loaded.

He's got a clip of .50 magazine filled with 7 rounds. The shooting range here wouldn't let him use it there supposely because of lack of armor(?) I think if I try to fire that thing, its recoil will smash into my face, no joke.

So, I guess it is not suitable for home defense, but is it worth it just to have one?

IMO, I'd fire a clip or two from your friend's pistol, say "thank you", and be done with it. As a practical gun, the Desert Eagle is worthless.

 

[BDawg]

Originally posted by: Amused
The best gun overall for home defense is a pistol grip 12 gauge shotgun with an 18" barrel and a laser sight. For a home defense handgun my choice is a Sig 226 or 228 .40 with this laser sight

Si. If an intruder breaks in your house at 2AM and you're asleep, the only way you'll fire accurately is with a good shotgun.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Originally posted by: Shelly21
No, I haven't got a rifle yet.... I just go out with my friend and fire off his rifles. The only stipulation is that I buy the ammos and clean up the guns when I'm done.

I'm thinking about get a M1 Garand.... Is that expensive?

I'm also looking into getting a 'conceal' license.... I think I have to take a class at the local community college before I can get one.

Get a Garand, it's a piece of history, you've got PM on it.

 

[vash]

A deagle wouldn't be worth it for home. Plenty of other 9MM handguns you can pick up for a fraction of the cost, much more accurate, lighter and will fire more rounds. Shotguns will do the job as well, but if you want a pistol, look at a non revolver, can hold 10+ rounds and that'll be more than enough.

vash

 

[Rio Rebel]

If you are a petite the best gun for you is a saturday night special. It's why the gun was made, it's a perfect purse sized gun, lightweight and easy to fire.

huh? LMAO.

Translation:

I don't really know anything at all about firearms, but I didn't want to be left out of the conversation.

 

[Stark]

if russ was still around, he'd have a stiffy

 

[gplanet]

isn't there a smaller version called the baby eagle?

 

[LongCoolMother]

not to hijack, but i have a question.

all you guys are talking about getting guns for self defense and shooting burgalars. what if you killed a burgalar in your house, would you get charged with crime?

i mean, its still murder, but would self defense cancel that out?

thanks.

 

shoot him in the front, you should be fine. Doubt the cops will charge you. Make sure he is in your house too. BUT, his family can sue you in civil court for wrongful death.

 

[StageLeft]

So, I guess it is not suitable for home defense, but is it worth it just to have one?

Of course. Most everyone should have one

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: LongCoolMother
not to hijack, but i have a question.

all you guys are talking about getting guns for self defense and shooting burgalars. what if you killed a burgalar in your house, would you get charged with crime?

i mean, its still murder, but would self defense cancel that out?

thanks.

It's very dependant on the situation. Usually it can be ruled self defense, but depending on the state you're in, it might be investigated heavily. If it turns out the intruder was fleeing (ie: bullet entered the back) you could be looking at a manslaughter charge. I'm not 100% sure on what exactly you'd be charged with, but it's going to differ state to state. In California for example, you may not have as much leeway as you would in Texas.

 

[tcsenter]

So, I guess it is not suitable for home defense, but is it worth it just to have one?

Shelly! Would this be your first gun...a Desert Eagle for crying out loud? Uhg. You've been watching too much of that show V.I.P.

Only you can decide if its worth having one. The Desert Eagle is the type of gun you take to the range once and a while and show your friends, a novelty type gun. Is that worth $800 - $1000? I don't know, its your money, not mine. I'd rather have two useful guns for $1000, personally.

 

[seti920]

"Isn't there a smaller version called the Baby Eagle?"

- The baby eagle is the American name for the Jericho 941 series of pistols. They are not scaled down versions of the Desert eagle series; they are instead a takeoff of the CZ 75.

The Baby eagle has it's own cool factor (if that's what motivates your buying). As it is effectively a Jericho 941, you may rest assured that now you have effectively the same gun that Spike Spiegel uses. (Cowboy Bebop reference. If you don't get it, don't worry)


If you really want good advice, it would help to know what you want to use the guns for. Even just 'general shts and grins' helps.

Stay safe and good luck.



Oh, wait. Concealed carry - what state are you in?

 

[LordMaul]

Originally posted by: seti920
"Isn't there a smaller version called the Baby Eagle?"

- The baby eagle is the American name for the Jericho 941 series of pistols. They are not scaled down versions of the Desert eagle series; they are instead a takeoff of the CZ 75.

The Baby eagle has it's own cool factor (if that's what motivates your buying). As it is effectively a Jericho 941, you may rest assured that now you have effectively the same gun that Spike Spiegel uses. (Cowboy Bebop reference. If you don't get it, don't worry)


If you really want good advice, it would help to know what you want to use the guns for. Even just 'general shts and grins' helps.

Stay safe and good luck.

Oh, wait. Concealed carry - what state are you in?

She's in Ohio.

 

[Tallgeese]

Originally posted by: seti920
The Baby eagle has it's own cool factor (if that's what motivates your buying). As it is effectively a Jericho 941, you may rest assured that now you have effectively the same gun that Spike Spiegel uses. (Cowboy Bebop reference. If you don't get it, don't worry)

Not to worry...not lost on everybody (check my .sig).

BTW: I happened to find a Jericho 941 pistol mod for CS a while back. Also found a Trigun revolver.
Sweeeeeet!

 

[hx009]

Originally posted by: Shelly21
I'm also looking into getting a 'conceal' license.... I think I have to take a class at the local community college before I can get one.

And move to another state. Last time I checked Ohio didn't have a concealed carry law.

 

[jhu]

if you get a desert eagle, you can say the following:

You're obviously the big dick and the man on either side of you are your balls. You know there are two types of balls. Big, brave balls and little minzy lovely human balls. You're shrinking and so are your balls. You lack vision. Dicks aren't really clever. They smell some pussy and want a piece of the action. You thought you smelled some good old pussy and brought your two little lovely human balls along for a good ol' time. But you're mistaken. There's no pussy here, just a dose that will make you wish you were born a woman. And the fact that your guns say replica and mine says Desert Eagle .50 should precipitate your balls into shrinking along with your presence. Now FUCK OFF!!

 

[kamiam]

Q]Desert Eagle, is it worth it?[/quote]depends...

Amused
The best gun overall for home defense is a pistol grip 12 gauge shotgun with an 18" barrel and a laser sight. For a home defense handgun my choice is a Sig 226 or 228 .40 with this laser sight

the 12 w/magnum rounds can be a little difficult to control,definitely for the big of stature...20 guage would be a better choice for most, and for a smallish woman, you couldn't beat a .410 pump...very easy to use

BigJohnKC
I have a friend who told me about firing the .50 cal DE on a range. He said he was warned about the recoil, but didn't think it would be as bad as it was. He said he planted his feet as instructed, pressed forward when squeezing the trigger, and the gun recoiled so hard it almost hit him in the face. Now this guy is 6'2" and built like a tank, and if the recoild from a .50 cal DE can almost knock him over, it just might be a little big for you.

your 6'2" friend must be a "wimp" then, the story in the Desert Eagle is, that its so massive, it soaks up the recoil of the shell...feels like shooting a 9mm...there are places where the Desert Eagle is actually preferred for home defense,namely BEAR COUNTRY I've heard that in places like Alaska some actually prefer it over a rifle, for a smallish person who might not like the size or recoil, these are good altenatives...if you can pick it up and hold it steady, you can pretty much shoot it

seti920
First: guns are not toys. They're great for recreation, but only once you actually know how to handle them SAFELY.

w/ the only exception, which I described above the Desert Eagle is most definitely a toy...a collectors toy...










I like my toy

 

[glenn1]

Desert Eagle, is it worth it?

Caveat emptor. This piece used to be manufactured in the U.S. by Saco Defense (a division of General Dynamics), but no longer is. I got the priviledge of having a personal tour of the Saco facilities up in Maine a few years ago, so i could vouch for the QC and engineering prowess that Saco used to extend to the DE line. They had some really neat stuff in production or development up there that i'm still under an NDA about. However, production of the DE got moved back to Israel a few years ago, so i can't vouch for the quality of DE pieces manufactured over the last couple of years.

That being said, the DE isn't a serious firearm. It's a toy for display, not serious shooting. If you want a handgun piece for home defense, there's only one to consider, and it ain't the DE. Get a revolver. The Colt Detective Special is a good choice. Semiautomatics are fine too, but less foolproof in a crisis situation than a revolver. The manual of arms for clearing a misfire in a semiautomatic can be a PITA depending on the situation. Whereas the manual of arms for a misfire shooting a revolver = pull the trigger again. Simple is good for home defense.

 

[tcsenter]

i mean, its still murder, but would self defense cancel that out?

Murder is CRIMINAL unjustifiable homicide, self-defense is neither criminal nor unjustifiable.