Desert Eagle: Now an affordable shooter! 

Thank you for sparing us the pointless watermelon shoot. Actually useful and relevant information here.

Just bought my Desert Eagle! 50AE, Stainless finish with Muzzle Brake. Currently being shipped to my local FFL right now. Cost me about $2400 after taxes and fees. I'm super excited!

Luv the DE! This was my first gun purchase as a young lad. I broke up with my girl friend, beginning of the summer of my senior year of high school and easily rationalized that I would have spent the coin on her over the summer. Money well spent on my "Daisy"...

My 50 AE has grips that are made out of wood from the USS CONSTITUTION. I also have two coins from there pressed into the handles.

I've got two in .50AE. We always joke that since it's unlikely you'll hit an attacker if you're dual wielding (because you'll only have one hand controlling each) your best option is to shoot the ground and fly away.

I'm buying a Desert Eagle tomorrow and i'm so excited for this beast to come in!

I have a MkXIX in .44 Magnum and got the .50AE and .357 Magnum barrels for it. In .357 it is completely unforgiving of ammo that is either not hot enough or has a bullet weight of less than 158 grains. If the ammo isn't hot enough, the gun will happily cycle and eject spent cartridges, but the slide will not recoil far enough to pick up the next round. Which is exactly what the L5 was doing in this video. The .357 is happiest running hot 158 and 180 grain ammo. The gas system needs plenty to work with. Even hot 125 grain won't run the gun properly. I've also tried .38 Special+P out of curiosity. It will eject, but won't recoil far enough to load the next cartridge.

Coming from someone who is new at shooting, I like the demonstrations with cinder blocks. It shows me the destructive power between the different caliber weapons. It sounds pretty silly, but I can see how much more damage a DE 50 ae can do compared to a 9mm Beretta. If a person don't have easy access to those firearms on their own time, they're not going to really understand what the weapon can do.

I just attended your event last weekend for the first time and I wanted to give you a big thank you for hosting it. I had a blast and loved being able to learn about and shoot so many awesome guns. I also wanted to give a huge thank you to Magnum Research for providing the burnt bronze 44 Desert Eagle for the raffle and Freedom Munitions for throwing in 500 rounds of ammo. That was a crazy awesome prize to win and I still can't believe it's sitting in my safe. I can't wait to go shoot it real soon. Looking forward to the 911 shoot.

.50 AE Desert Eagle... I'll get there one day.

Interesting with the failures on the L5. I've got an early production model that I finally sent back. They ended up replacing pretty much everything except the frame, with a redesigned top end. New slide, barrel, and spring assemblies.

My 50ae was the last straw that got me into reloading. I can load my own 300gr low recoil loads for about .60 to .70 a round (obviously keeping the brass thats the hardest part because it chucks them about 10 feet over your head)

When I first examined the DA. it reminded me of the M14. So, I bought it. Mine is 357 IMI. And Ive fired thousands of rounds through it and it shoot like new.

That’s the hardest pistol I have to hit with but I still love it . I replaced the rear sight with a adjustable one. And put a hogue grip on it with the finger groves which helped with recoil but made the grip almost too big for my hands... it’s still a fun handgun to shoot.

I bought the 44 mag L5 a couple months ago. It fails to go fully into battery most shots. Seems to work best with 240 grain SJSP ammo but even then it has its problems. I don’t limp wrist, I’ve lubed it wet and then semi wet and still fails to go fully into battery. Slide stops 1/8-1/4” away so I have to push it back into battery with my thumb while aiming. Kinda expensive gun to not work right.

Thank you so much for a truly informative review and testing. You’ve sold me on this badboy

Here’s a tip! Don’t use lead rounds on DE’s!! I turned mine into a semi-auto quickly because the lead shavings plugged that gas port. A gunsmith had to fix it for me.

I've never seen a gun channel utilise Gun Disassembly to demonstrate the operation of a gun before, and you nailed it in my opinion.

I appreciate your honesty.

I loved your review of the DE .50AE vs L5 .357 Mag it was very informative. I have shot a .50AE before and I loved it and plan to buy one soon (I have a birthday coming up). My question is If you had to choose between the combo, which is a great deal, or the DE 50 AE w/ported barrel which would you choose. (Other factors: I was thinking of buy a .44 barrel anyway because I can shoot it a little cheaper, but I prefer the stainless, nickel, or gold finish). Also, what do you think about the newer aluminum Should I consider the .357 first?

Very informative video, Ive been on the fence about these and this solidified the fact I need one. Im stoked about big grains, its about time for an ammo company to produce an more affordable round like this. Now Im off to find me a "Deagle"

So, this video showed many malfunctions. My personal experience with mine. I ordered the parts to fix it 13 days ago and haven't heard anything back.

Figured I'd post some ballistics for you: Freedom Munitions 50AE 325 grain - RNFP Muzzle Velocity - 1350 fps Muzzle Energy - 1315 ft/lbs Underwood 44 Magnum 300 grain - JHP Muzzle Velocity - 1300 fps Muzzle Energy - 1126 ft/lbs Underwood 44 Magnum 325 grain - FNGC Muzzle Velocity - 1425 fps Muzzle Energy - 1533 ft/lbs Underwood 50AE 325 grain - JHP Muzzle Velocity - 1475 fps Muzzle Energy - 1570 ft/lbs There really isn't much of a difference between 50AE and 44 Magnum. If you own a DE, and I do (.357 Magnum), then the 44 Magnum is giving you approximately 90% of what 50AE offers...and sometimes more but with a lot more cost effectiveness and availability.

Thanks for sharing the video...im still upset that i passed up my chance to have a black 50cal

I think these are a good option for handgun hunters that want a semi auto instead of a revolver. These may be a bit impractical for self defense, but I think that being a gas operated blowback design they would really shine as a hunting handgun.

I have watched the Magnum Reascher 1911G move in price. Granted it a nice 45acp but when getting into the $875.00 to $950.00 there are some really strong value to compete with.

I love the explanation of operation

with mine I've noticed it wants to hit high at the point of aim this one might be built the same way

I'm sure they'll fix whatever is up with the .357 they seem like a good company

The distressed finish 50ae would look great with woodgrips

I'll be honest. I've wanted a Desert Eagle since I was a kid. I sent off a money order when I was very young for a VHS cassette from Desert Eagle that went over its specs and had video of them shooting water melons. I always wanted one but I was about 15. I shot a rental .357 and realized how big it was in the hand. Then I shot the .44 years later. Still a novelty. Now with collection well rounded, I'd love a why not piece. I like the finish on that .50 and it had me wanting one. But the failure to lock back on empty and the issues with the .357 make me wonder if I should look elsewhere. After all, there are a lot of cool options in that price range.

I do not see the conversion kit for the WMD(Apocalyptic) for either one. Do they not make one yet?

That's a very good video big dog. sweet guns by the way..good job with the plate.

Where did you get the grip on the DE 357? I dont like the thick rubber one that came with mine.

Shot one of these in Tiger Striped Gold (video on my channel if interested), I need to buy one if these. They are so much fun!

How many grains in that 357 bullet? The manual says to use 158gr bullets or higher. even 150grs is too light to function properly. I tried

I just picked up a red Hawk revolver. It holds 7 magnum shells .44 mag with a 5.5 inches barrel. Using the 250 grain underwood ammo +p i get 1585 fps. Im biyA a 357 magnum desert eagle in a couple of weeks and the golden silver tiger, and then I’m going to do the trigger and hammer the compensator the sites and everything else accessories all black. I also already have a set of nice trip tick on site for it as well as an RDS. I kust bought my wife a Rock Island chambered in .22 tcm. In has a mass of a velocity of 2200 ft./s It is basically a 22 Long rifle projectile With a 9 mm case behind it so I just ordered that for her and I told her I wanted mph. I also have a really nice LWRC. It shoots 556 as well as 308 it has an AK-47 upper and it’s an A.R. 15 lowerHi Arlette I already own for air 15’s and the one I just got is absolutely beautiful I’ve already done custom trigger work charging handles extended mag release. Collapsible stock the whole deal. And I am down five upgrades. I did a custom trigger, magpul pistol grip an aim point holonsight with. 4x magnifier.

I'd hate to say this, but the WMD finish looks like someone made a prop gun out of EVA foam and dusted it with a paintbrush

This is the second time that I've seen the 357 FTF , I really don't WANT to say anything negative about the Desert Eagle 357 because I WANT one , I have to watch more videos to see if this is a continuing issue with these guns...

Pretty sure the whole point of having a Desert Eagle is to do silly stuff. Awesome video, makes me want one even more. Thanks!

The 357 need to shoot 158 grain. The paperwork that comes with the pistol has the ammo they have tested that works in the gun. I shot fiocchi 142 grain and it did the same thing. It would eject but not load another round.

I would like to know how MR over came the issue of using a rimmed shell case (.357 mag) as they're not designed for use in a semi auto...

were you shooting away from the targets at feet or yards? cause im sure you said 50ft then 100 yards

So is the L5 ideal for concealed carry?

I have a brand new redhawk custom. Holds 7 44’mag

was anyone else able to see the last bullet from the first 50ae test be sent out of the barrel

Will the L5 cycle with .38 special?

I have a Mk1 and this is by far the most expensive to maintain of all arms I own. Every spring needs to be replaced every 3 years regardless of rounds through it. After 1k of use, all springs get replaced as well. Fun but not practical by any means.

Here's an interesting fact- the Desert Eagle shooting the .50AE has the same amount of energy at 100 yards, as does a .45ACP right out of the barrel. I own the Mark XIX in .44 mag (black), and a nickle plated .50AE. Next month I am ordering the L5 in .44 mag (or .50AE). Not totally decided, but am leaning towards the .44 mag. I would be interested in understanding the recoil between the Mark XIX and the L5, both in .44 mag or .50AE. Has anyone shot the 2 guns w/ the same ammo?

What DE was that with the red accents?

THIS was the BEST video on the Desert 🦅 in both calibers. I ESPECIALLY appreciated the Cycle of Operation Video and your Accuracy tests at various yards! I was more interested in the . 357 but I've seen NUMEROUS videos about its operating issues-sad. Thank you for making a Top-Shelf Quality Video! ⚡💪🏾

Also shown briefly was the 357

Practice would be necessary but my D.E. doesn't make me think gloves at all. 2 mags don't wear me out like some guns. That's with Speer 325 gr factory ammo.

Dang. I really wanted the L5 but I definitely can't buy one now.

Love my .50 AE

A 45 win mag DE is my dream gun

I went to a range and rented a desert eagle point five oh. I was dared to shoot it one handed. That thing recoiled so much the brass smacked me in the forehead, for about a day or two

Good Video!!

have you ever shot any of the eastern state arms 50 bmg?

Any of those legal in California?

you were saying the .50ae was painful? try a .500s&w, you'd say it put you in the hospital or something.

What about the 44 version. That's the only version I can get in my country :

the DE.50ae is a fun Gun that also punishes the shooter

$1.20 a round? That's almost the same price as 9mm nowadays

I want a Desert Eagle L5 so badly, but they are so expensive.

And now 429DE too.

Maybe Before the Ammo Crunch... I just bought 2 boxes of the cheapest 300 GR FMJ.... it cost me $110 shipped! That’s Crazy! (Edit: 2 boxes of 20rnd. 50 AE)

Anyone else notice the crack in the micarta 357

If you get it in .44, you can shoot it for 50 cents a round last time I shot.

Why is there no L5 version in 50AE?

holy fuck, I need one now. love the distressed look.

Looks like the 357 was having issues

Can you do some honeydew melon shoots?

I still like the 50.AE the most

25 yards is plenty for self defense with that thing. That's about the length of a school bus and 3 Chevy Tahoes away

They had magnum autos....44 automag. Actually appeared with Dirty Harry in number 3

Since when is .50 AE a magnum ?

🙋‍♂️ Gut job 💪 Man ✊ 👌 👍 👏

THE ROBOCOP GUN

How obnoxious was the comp on the 357? Most desert eagle owners like shooting the pistol and dealing with all the malfunctions but don't like paying ammo costs. Hell even reloading that stupid round is up there in price.

what the movie name

How much do those cost

The poor Mellons

VERY GOOD I LOVE M.R.D.E. ALL MODEL 50AE. 44MN.41MN. 357MN. I WANT M.R.D.E.M.1911 STAINLESS 45 ACP AND 38 SUPER @THAILAND

Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels

No cinder blocks? High five for shooting the dummy though😎

California legal ?

How hard does that Bronco kick? The 50, not the 357 😆

The finish looks like rough marble.

Holosun didn't work?

Why we acting like 357 mag isn't ~35c for handloads?

Suppressed Deagle?

Decent review.. but the Wifey Stole the Show... 🤣🤣💖🙏

I mean just reload for it it'll be even cheaper

What do you tell a dummy with 2 black eyes,,, nothing they haven't been told twice! 🥃cheers🍻

I usually dislike the Desert Eagle on the grounds that it is really a pointless gun, with ridiculously expensive ammo. Yet I still love the thing and would absolutely own one in .50 A.E.

$1.20 per round?! 😮. I wish. I pay $2.00 for 458 SOCOM.

I will EDC that 50 AE. Appendix carry, I'll be happy to see everybody.

Slap rack.... slap rack!!!!

No watermelons just rubber dummy headshots from point blank range! Personally think the watermelon brigade probably just edge it.