So.....I bought a Desert Eagle

[etrain16]

This ^^^. Is great logic and not dissimilar to some logic that I've been known to use with the wife...

And if she argues with her, just use the Alinsky style tactic of: "you're anti-science, aren't you!?" She'll be so caught off guard and not wanting to be thought of as anti-science, she'll beg you to buy the gun. Heck, that tactic gets Republicans in Congress to vote for Democrat bills, which of course, they never reciprocate the other way.

But, I digress...

 

[Joe Link]

A buddy of mine has the .50AE version, except that he went for the full-on gold plated tiger striped option.

Desert Eagle

If this one wasn't polished chrome or one of the gold models I wouldn't have bought it! I think a gun like this needs a fancy finish

 

[Blackcobra]

This ^^^. Is great logic and not dissimilar to some logic that I've been known to use with the wife...

I think if I tried to figure out my wife's dollar/pound value I would get SHOT

 

[Blackcobra]

If this one wasn't polished chrome or one of the gold models I wouldn't have bought it! I think a gun like this needs a fancy finish

I had three of them [recently sold] that I had @NWCustomFirearms Cerakote in matching tuxedoes

 

[Joe Link]

I like those! Why'd you sell em?

 

[Blackcobra]

I like those! Why'd you sell em?

I may have need the cash to buy a very nice custom 1911 that I had @NWCustomFirearms build for me. I need to get some pictures of that posted, too

 

[Lightborne]

If this one wasn't polished chrome or one of the gold models I wouldn't have bought it! I think a gun like this needs a fancy finish

As someone mentioned to me a while back, if you're going to buy "that Hollywood hand-cannon", you damn well better go all-out.

 

[Joe13]

My buddy @Veno has had his heart set on getting a Desert Eagle for a while now. He's just getting back in the gun game so for a while we thought he was joking, turns out he's not. A few buddies and I BS via group text about guns on a daily basis, enabling each others unhealthy addiction. Shortly after 8pm on Tuesday evening one of the guys sends a link (intended for @Veno) to a pretty good deal on a Desert Eagle for sale over in Bend. I jokingly reply that I'd buy it if he drove me over there. Big mistake -- to my surprise he agreed! Joking or not I couldn't back out, right??

Having never owned or shot a Desert Eagle and having a love for impractical guns, I knew I had to own at some point (even for just a little while). I'll be honest, growing up with video games has me conditioned to believe a Desert Eagle isn't a Desert Eagle unless it's the .50AE version (and this one's .44 Magnum). However, I already shoot .44 Magnum, from what I hear it's the most liked by people who are 'into' these guns, and being an XIX I have the option of purchasing a .50AE barrel.

Knowing I'd want to shoot this thing as soon as possible, I posted this thread asking about places to shoot on the way home. We were fortunate enough to find the perfect spot and I have to say that this was honestly one of the guns I've had the most fun shooting. I'm not sure how long it'll live in my collection but I'm sure looking forward to sharing the experience with my fellow shooters (just ask!).

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You lucky bugger

Congrats!


If you ever let it go, hit me up - I was supposed to get one (an agreement my wife and I had when she was born) when my daughter started dating but those weren't the cards I got dealt.


It the right color and everything

 

[NWCustomFirearms]

I may have need the cash to buy a very nice custom 1911 that I had @NWCustomFirearms build for me. I need to get some pictures of that posted, too

Yes, yes you do lol

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Joe, ya need to learn to keep some of the most fun/most useless guns!
Congratulations on your Dessert Eagle, it's a beautiful pistol, and they really are fun to shoot!

 

[U8395279]

Next, you need to get a Widley 457 Magnum. That is the pistol that Charles Bronson used in Death Wish 3:




And you just got to get Dirty Harry's 44 AutoMag:

 

[Certaindeaf]

Next, you need to get a Widley 457 Magnum. That is the pistol that Charles Bronson used in Death Wish 3:
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And you just got to get Dirty Harry's 44 AutoMag:
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Don't forget a sweet, sweet Howdah pistol!

 

[ThemGunsThough]

Danng Joe, must be nice

 

[Certaindeaf]

Danng Joe, must be nice

lool

 

[Pops1911]

When the wife researched before buying her first hand gun she decided on the Desert Eagle. Picked up a new 1911 Government Model. She loves that gun! Shoots it like Doc Holiday too. Alas she saw this thread and we are now talking .50cal Desert Eagles. Thanks OP. Thanks a lot. Sigh...

 

[Medic!]

lool

Dang!
You been listening to my music.

 

[11Charlie]

I may have need the cash to buy a very nice custom 1911 that I had @NWCustomFirearms build for me. I need to get some pictures of that posted, too

I had the opportunity to see that said 1911 and DAMN DAMN DAMN that thing is BEAUTIFUL

 

[jbett98]

So the Hi-Point pistol didn't scratch that itch?

 

[Max713]

Desert Eagle, cool... But the interior of the car you caught a ride in... My god is it a McLaren??? So much carbon fiber

 

[Weebs]

Mr. Joe,

I highly respect your purchase and feel you should not be pushing the blame onto your caring friends for suggesting such a purchase. I feel they truly only supported your wants and desired and should be commended for such friendship.

PS looks good man. I feel this forum is deserving of a picture of the DE cuddling the hi-point