.460 is probably too long to fit in the Deagle, but their BFR can handle just about anything. I've had a long interest in a .45-70 BFR mainly to shoot the 3 round ball guard load. It would basically be a 2.5 inch .410 buck shell on steroids given the balls are .46" instead of .36" in diameter and they'll be stabilized by rifling.
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Desert Eagle Megathread…
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AHM
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Yes, they’re like boats and pools.
NHKevin
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Parker Duofold
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.44 magnum? I don't think so.
rep308
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Make sure you have a competent gunsmith on speed dial. When I asked my guy about it, he gave me a hard no, don't bring it to him because he didn't want to deal with the problems.
Laderbuilt
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You know would would be awesome to own. A Desert Eagle chambered in .44mag. If you had one of those you’d be one cool MFr. Hell you’d get more attention from the other sex then Maura Healy gets on this site.
Im sorry what was it you wanted from me again?
Im sorry what was it you wanted from me again?
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Parker Duofold
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Get the .50AE or, as they say, "go home." Why the love 
for the .44 mag in the Deagle? I have a S&W 629 for that.
for the .44 mag in the Deagle? I have a S&W 629 for that.
Parker Duofold
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Ok but when you absolutely, positively have to shoot through an engine block don't come looking to borrow my 50AE.
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seanc
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if it is the model that allows for swapping calibers.. then go for it.
if it is the older variety, that does not allow for upper changes do not buy it.
if you don’t at least have the option for swapping to 357 or 50, you will kick yourself.
if you get a DE.. you WANT a 50.. everybody wants a 50.
if it is the older variety, that does not allow for upper changes do not buy it.
if you don’t at least have the option for swapping to 357 or 50, you will kick yourself.
if you get a DE.. you WANT a 50.. everybody wants a 50.
I used to own one.
I bought it because I was interested in having a .50AE pistol, and because the design intrigued me. The price was great, too.
It came with a .44 setup, which I wasn't that interested in. On a lark, I bought some .44 and brought that out to the range for fun.
Wouldn't you know it? That pistol is really well suited for .44. I feel like it's a novelty in .50, but in .44 I really could see situations where it would be legitimately useful. Not many, mind you, but some. Probably a revolver would suit you better, but I can understand the want for a DE and I approve of it in .44 mag.
I bought it because I was interested in having a .50AE pistol, and because the design intrigued me. The price was great, too.
It came with a .44 setup, which I wasn't that interested in. On a lark, I bought some .44 and brought that out to the range for fun.
Wouldn't you know it? That pistol is really well suited for .44. I feel like it's a novelty in .50, but in .44 I really could see situations where it would be legitimately useful. Not many, mind you, but some. Probably a revolver would suit you better, but I can understand the want for a DE and I approve of it in .44 mag.
1903Collector
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If I was going to spend that kind of dough I would get Wildey!
1903Collector
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I guess I'm late to the party again. I consistently prefer revolvers to semi-autos in centerfire calibers for slow fire target shooting. I like 1911's in 45ACP best among semi-autos for that purpose, not as much as a revolver, but I've still never shelled out the money to buy any 1911--always something I'd rather buy instead. I can't see wanting a DE for defensive use, so I have no trouble talking myself out of one. Probably none of that helps if a DE is your second kind of cool.
