Magnum research Baby Desert Eagle - Page 2

daddySEAL · February 15, 2008, 08:33 AM

Yes BabyEagle40,
there always will be belt holsters that will handle almost any size, especially of "moderate size" as the "standard Baby"....if they ride high on the hip/waist.

justin10985,
"The price"?.....I hardly think $475 is high for that kind of quality. JMO

FunJay · February 15, 2008, 11:20 AM

I found a used one in 40. I fell in love with the thing after shooting it it has the smoothest trigger Ive ever touched and at 20 yards free hand I can put them all in about a half dollar area. As for holster I have one for a para lda double stack 45 that pulls it in to the small of your back and the bde fits well in there.

DanD · February 15, 2008, 01:30 PM

Will holsters for CZs or EAA Witnesses work? That might provide some more options.

BabyEagle40 · February 15, 2008, 02:23 PM

I found that the holster for my SR9 fits my Baby Eagle better than the SR9

BabyEagle40 · February 16, 2008, 11:28 PM

So I am contemplating sending this gun to Magnum Research for a custom finish (brushed chrome I believe) with wood grips. Their website says turnaround on this job is 90-120 days, and costs about 235 dollars just to refinish the gun, plus a small amount for the mags. The grips are either 40 or 50. Is this turnaround time normal for refinishing a gun like this? Do you think they are being careful in their estimate for 3-4 months to finish and it actually takes less?

kaiservontexas · February 18, 2008, 12:26 AM

First pistol I ever bought was the .40S&W Baby Eagle. It is a great firearm.

Magnum Research Inc, is currently selling a holster on their website for their firearms. It is a Cordura holster, they also sell a right handed shoulder rig. They say that holsters size numbers 15 and 16 by Cordura will fit.

As for magazines, I discovered that Cheaper Than Dirt sells the Magnum Research mags cheaper then Magnum Research, Inc does. I also ran across EAA manufactured mags on another website, which are far cheaper. The only thing about those is that I do not know if they function well or not in the pistol. If any person knows anything about those EAA mags let me know, for I am very curious.

I thought I would pass along the info since many of us Baby Eagle owners are always trying to find things for our pistols.

Ilovea45 · February 18, 2008, 08:43 AM

I bought my wife the 9mm polymer compact model last year and she loves it.
I came across a deal for a 9mm steel frame compact last month and scooped it up.

I got a new Fobus holster for it and carry it occasionally, but it is a tad heavy.

oldmantod · February 18, 2008, 08:53 AM

I didn't get mine back yet - I show that I shipped it on Feb 5th overnight - so this coming wednesday will be two weeks.

I am guessing I am still a couple weeks away from seeing mine and posting pix.

- T

BabyEagle40 · February 18, 2008, 09:01 AM

old man what are you having done? Did they give you a turnaround time?

BabyEagle40 · February 19, 2008, 11:05 AM

Since the Baby Eagle is a CZ clone, would the grips for the CZ fit the baby eagle? Anybody know?

DanD · February 19, 2008, 12:01 PM

Check out Hakan's Custom Grips...if they don't have them, they could make them for you, and their grips look really nice.

NGIB · February 19, 2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Since the Baby Eagle is a CZ clone, would the grips for the CZ fit the baby eagle? Anybody know?

According to a call I made to Magmum Research, the CZ grips will work on the full-size steel frame 9 & 40. I had called to see if they'd fit my .45 and the answer was no...

BabyEagle40 · February 19, 2008, 01:35 PM

Thanks NGIB.

imthegrumpyone · February 19, 2008, 05:12 PM

Don't have a .40, but love my 9mm.

oldmantod · February 19, 2008, 05:27 PM

Hey BabyEagle - I sent it to Rich at Canyon Creek for some plastic surgery - a facelift if you must.

I did a swap with a guy for what I have and when I got the pistol, mechanically it was a 9 - cosmetically it was about a 7 or so (in my standards).

So I sent the entire unit to Rich to have him put a brushed nickel Gunkote on it - above that it's stock (except for the rubbers I installed from Magnum Research).

Incidentally I got a call from Rich today - he is hoping to get it in as part of the batch that is going late this week or weekend, so I should see it next week.

T

oldmantod · February 19, 2008, 05:29 PM

D to the ouble Post...!

BabyEagle40 · February 19, 2008, 08:12 PM

I have decided to send mine to Ford's Custom Gun Refinishing for a brushed chrome. I am going to install wood grips. Anybody have experience with Ford's?

oldmantod · February 21, 2008, 08:40 PM

Not here BE - I looked at him at first - but as I am an XD'er as well - he is a sponsor over at XDTalk.com, so I was throwing change his way.

We will have to compare notes when we are done.

- T

desertdave · May 6, 2008, 11:00 PM

i own a .40 s & w polymer baby desert eagle and would like to know what is the best kind of ammo and what grain to use?

dabigguns357 · May 7, 2008, 08:55 PM

When i had my sig229 in 40 cal i use fed hydra-shok 180 grain for my personal defense round.I don't know how good it will do with your baby eagle but if you use it let me know how your eagle does,i want one so bad.Here is the ballistics on it.

40 S&W HYDRA-SHOK JHP
PREMIUM PERSONAL DEFENSE
P40HS1
40 S&W
180 / 11.66
Hydra-Shok JHP
Velocity in Feet Per Second
1000

desertdave · May 8, 2008, 07:42 PM

i love my baby eagle, its accurate, and haven't had any problems with it and i've had it for about three years.

bluecoat · September 22, 2008, 06:09 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm looking for wood grips for my 45 beagle. Someone mentioned this site: http://www.czgrips.us/index.htm

But does anyone know of any that are ready made? Not custom? Are there laser grips available? Crimson Trace doesn't seem to make them.

There is this:

http://www.lasersales.com/product_in...48abd333156ad5

But it's a bit cumbersome.

Also, for a great holster, try this:

http://www.israelmilitary.com/fobus-...ol-p-1549.html

http://www.fobus.biz/holsters.asp

I have the JR-1. It fit my 9mm great, for the 45 it's a bit snug but still works. They make the JR-2 for the polymer frame beagles.

So basically, I found some cool accessories for the beagle, just not what I need! Laser grips or wood grips...but I hope the links help those who can use them.

passintime · September 22, 2008, 06:29 PM

The grip screw on the CZ is in a different area than on the Baby Eagle. The MR website has a set of wood grips, as does Hogue. Hogue has a wide variety.

bluecoat · September 22, 2008, 06:33 PM

Wow, quick reply. Thanks, but the hogue grips on the MR site or Hogue's site won't fit the 45.

passintime · September 22, 2008, 06:37 PM

Ah, my bad, just saw the "45" in your post. Can't help ya here

February 18, 2008, 12:26 AM	#31
kaiservontexas Junior Member Join Date: February 17, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Love It First pistol I ever bought was the .40S&W Baby Eagle. It is a great firearm. Magnum Research Inc, is currently selling a holster on their website for their firearms. It is a Cordura holster, they also sell a right handed shoulder rig. They say that holsters size numbers 15 and 16 by Cordura will fit. As for magazines, I discovered that Cheaper Than Dirt sells the Magnum Research mags cheaper then Magnum Research, Inc does. I also ran across EAA manufactured mags on another website, which are far cheaper. The only thing about those is that I do not know if they function well or not in the pistol. If any person knows anything about those EAA mags let me know, for I am very curious. I thought I would pass along the info since many of us Baby Eagle owners are always trying to find things for our pistols.

February 18, 2008, 08:43 AM	#32
Ilovea45 Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2007 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 114	I bought my wife the 9mm polymer compact model last year and she loves it. I came across a deal for a 9mm steel frame compact last month and scooped it up. I got a new Fobus holster for it and carry it occasionally, but it is a tad heavy. __________________ Gene Tampa, FL Firearms Safety...It's just not that difficult people!

February 19, 2008, 05:12 PM	#39
imthegrumpyone Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2007 Location: spring tx Posts: 1,037	Don't have a .40, but love my 9mm. __________________ chambered and unlocked

February 19, 2008, 05:29 PM	#41
oldmantod Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Location: Ohio, just south of the really big lake Posts: 31	BE40 D to the ouble Post...! Last edited by oldmantod; February 19, 2008 at 05:29 PM. Reason: Double

May 7, 2008, 08:55 PM	#45
dabigguns357 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Location: Ona,West Virginia Posts: 1,215	40 cal ammo When i had my sig229 in 40 cal i use fed hydra-shok 180 grain for my personal defense round.I don't know how good it will do with your baby eagle but if you use it let me know how your eagle does,i want one so bad.Here is the ballistics on it. 40 S&W HYDRA-SHOK JHP PREMIUM PERSONAL DEFENSE P40HS1 40 S&W 180 / 11.66 Hydra-Shok JHP Velocity in Feet Per Second 1000

February 15, 2008, 08:33 AM	#26
daddySEAL Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 405	Yes BabyEagle40, there always will be belt holsters that will handle almost any size, especially of "moderate size" as the "standard Baby"....if they ride high on the hip/waist. justin10985, "The price"?.....I hardly think $475 is high for that kind of quality. JMO

February 15, 2008, 11:20 AM	#27
FunJay Member Join Date: January 11, 2008 Posts: 22	I found a used one in 40. I fell in love with the thing after shooting it it has the smoothest trigger Ive ever touched and at 20 yards free hand I can put them all in about a half dollar area. As for holster I have one for a para lda double stack 45 that pulls it in to the small of your back and the bde fits well in there.

February 15, 2008, 01:30 PM	#28
DanD Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2007 Location: Southcentral, AK. Posts: 106	Will holsters for CZs or EAA Witnesses work? That might provide some more options.

February 15, 2008, 02:23 PM	#29
BabyEagle40 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Posts: 167	I found that the holster for my SR9 fits my Baby Eagle better than the SR9

February 16, 2008, 11:28 PM	#30
BabyEagle40 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Posts: 167	So I am contemplating sending this gun to Magnum Research for a custom finish (brushed chrome I believe) with wood grips. Their website says turnaround on this job is 90-120 days, and costs about 235 dollars just to refinish the gun, plus a small amount for the mags. The grips are either 40 or 50. Is this turnaround time normal for refinishing a gun like this? Do you think they are being careful in their estimate for 3-4 months to finish and it actually takes less?

February 18, 2008, 08:53 AM	#33
oldmantod Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Location: Ohio, just south of the really big lake Posts: 31	I didn't get mine back yet - I show that I shipped it on Feb 5th overnight - so this coming wednesday will be two weeks. I am guessing I am still a couple weeks away from seeing mine and posting pix. - T

February 18, 2008, 09:01 AM	#34
BabyEagle40 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Posts: 167	old man what are you having done? Did they give you a turnaround time?

February 19, 2008, 11:05 AM	#35
BabyEagle40 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Posts: 167	Since the Baby Eagle is a CZ clone, would the grips for the CZ fit the baby eagle? Anybody know?

February 19, 2008, 12:01 PM	#36
DanD Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2007 Location: Southcentral, AK. Posts: 106	Check out Hakan's Custom Grips...if they don't have them, they could make them for you, and their grips look really nice.

February 19, 2008, 01:35 PM	#38
BabyEagle40 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Posts: 167	Thanks NGIB.

February 19, 2008, 05:27 PM	#40
oldmantod Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Location: Ohio, just south of the really big lake Posts: 31	Hey BabyEagle - I sent it to Rich at Canyon Creek for some plastic surgery - a facelift if you must. I did a swap with a guy for what I have and when I got the pistol, mechanically it was a 9 - cosmetically it was about a 7 or so (in my standards). So I sent the entire unit to Rich to have him put a brushed nickel Gunkote on it - above that it's stock (except for the rubbers I installed from Magnum Research). Incidentally I got a call from Rich today - he is hoping to get it in as part of the batch that is going late this week or weekend, so I should see it next week. T

February 19, 2008, 08:12 PM	#42
BabyEagle40 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Posts: 167	I have decided to send mine to Ford's Custom Gun Refinishing for a brushed chrome. I am going to install wood grips. Anybody have experience with Ford's?

February 21, 2008, 08:40 PM	#43
oldmantod Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Location: Ohio, just south of the really big lake Posts: 31	Not here BE - I looked at him at first - but as I am an XD'er as well - he is a sponsor over at XDTalk.com, so I was throwing change his way. We will have to compare notes when we are done. - T

May 6, 2008, 11:00 PM	#44
desertdave Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2008 Posts: 9	i own a .40 s & w polymer baby desert eagle and would like to know what is the best kind of ammo and what grain to use?

May 8, 2008, 07:42 PM	#46
desertdave Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2008 Posts: 9	i love my baby eagle, its accurate, and haven't had any problems with it and i've had it for about three years. Last edited by desertdave; May 9, 2008 at 11:50 AM.

September 22, 2008, 06:09 PM	#47
bluecoat Junior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Posts: 4	Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm looking for wood grips for my 45 beagle. Someone mentioned this site: http://www.czgrips.us/index.htm But does anyone know of any that are ready made? Not custom? Are there laser grips available? Crimson Trace doesn't seem to make them. There is this: http://www.lasersales.com/product_in...48abd333156ad5 But it's a bit cumbersome. Also, for a great holster, try this: http://www.israelmilitary.com/fobus-...ol-p-1549.html http://www.fobus.biz/holsters.asp I have the JR-1. It fit my 9mm great, for the 45 it's a bit snug but still works. They make the JR-2 for the polymer frame beagles. So basically, I found some cool accessories for the beagle, just not what I need! Laser grips or wood grips...but I hope the links help those who can use them.

September 22, 2008, 06:29 PM	#48
passintime Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Location: WV Posts: 352	The grip screw on the CZ is in a different area than on the Baby Eagle. The MR website has a set of wood grips, as does Hogue. Hogue has a wide variety.

September 22, 2008, 06:33 PM	#49
bluecoat Junior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Posts: 4	Wow, quick reply. Thanks, but the hogue grips on the MR site or Hogue's site won't fit the 45.

September 22, 2008, 06:37 PM	#50
passintime Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Location: WV Posts: 352	Ah, my bad, just saw the "45" in your post. Can't help ya here