The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - I'm turning 50! Desert Eagle .50AE vs. .460 Revolver?

marine6680 · December 1, 2013, 11:23 AM

I have been eying the 460 for a while, I like its caliber versatility, 45 Colt, 454 Casull, and the 460. Plus the 460 is second to the 500 for pure power in a handgun if I recall correctly.

But I do not hunt, so it would be strictly a fun gun for me, and I have others I want more.

The rounds are going to be expensive for both the DE and 460, and reloading is easier for a revolver. Shooting 45 Colt out of it for most of the range time would be cheaper.

The DE has always seemed like an impractical gun to me, best for range time fun, but without the versatility should you ever want more.

In the end its all personal taste.

December 1, 2013, 11:23 AM	#48
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	I have been eying the 460 for a while, I like its caliber versatility, 45 Colt, 454 Casull, and the 460. Plus the 460 is second to the 500 for pure power in a handgun if I recall correctly. But I do not hunt, so it would be strictly a fun gun for me, and I have others I want more. The rounds are going to be expensive for both the DE and 460, and reloading is easier for a revolver. Shooting 45 Colt out of it for most of the range time would be cheaper. The DE has always seemed like an impractical gun to me, best for range time fun, but without the versatility should you ever want more. In the end its all personal taste.