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Hook686 · November 30, 2013, 08:47 PM

With the Desert Eagle you can get the full kit. The pistol frame and the bolt/barrel for .357 magnum, .44 magnum and .50 AE. I had no use for the .50 AE and bought the DE XIX with .357 magnum and .44 magnum barrel/bolt plus a 10" 357 magnum barrel. I was out at the range today with the DE .44 magnum and my S&W 629 .44 magnum. I find both a pleasure to shoot and agree that the DE has less recoil. I also agree that large hands are a plus.

I use the DE in .357 magnum for a night stand gun and use the DE in .357 magnum with the 10" barrel for hunting. Easier for me to carry than a rifle. A quirk with my DE is that the magazines hold 10 rounds. With one in the chamber I like the idea of 11 rapid .357 magnum shots, and the recoil is that of a .38 special.

Different strokes for different folks, but the DE XIX, even if pricey, is a pistol I enjoy shooting.

November 30, 2013, 08:47 PM	#46
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	With the Desert Eagle you can get the full kit. The pistol frame and the bolt/barrel for .357 magnum, .44 magnum and .50 AE. I had no use for the .50 AE and bought the DE XIX with .357 magnum and .44 magnum barrel/bolt plus a 10" 357 magnum barrel. I was out at the range today with the DE .44 magnum and my S&W 629 .44 magnum. I find both a pleasure to shoot and agree that the DE has less recoil. I also agree that large hands are a plus. I use the DE in .357 magnum for a night stand gun and use the DE in .357 magnum with the 10" barrel for hunting. Easier for me to carry than a rifle. A quirk with my DE is that the magazines hold 10 rounds. With one in the chamber I like the idea of 11 rapid .357 magnum shots, and the recoil is that of a .38 special. Different strokes for different folks, but the DE XIX, even if pricey, is a pistol I enjoy shooting. __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides.