Posted on 11/12/2021 5:33:02 PM PST by COBOL2Java
the Eagle was an answer in search of a question
Desert Eagle. The zoot suit of pistols.
The Deagle became a movie and video game icon, with little practical real-world value.
Dan Coonan was challenged with; “you can’t make a 1911 style .357 magnum.”
He did.
And once you fire one with buffalo bore ammo and see 1800+ fps. You’ll be hooked! The long slide action is smooth. Is accurate as can be and the felt recoil is negligible compared to 230 grain .45.
Over penetration is a potential issue. So is BBQ’ing your target with the muzzle blast. At 21’ the muzzle blast blows the paper target.
P.s. Upgrade with wolf springs.
My hero.
Saw a NM gang banger with a Deagle tattooed on his chest.
100% a very expensive toy...
a friend had a .41 AutoMag, fun to shoot, but damn!
can’t imagine trying to conceal one
yup... there was a shop in Elmira back in the day
And now that it's out of production (again), the .357 Coonan mags are around $200 each! If I ever get around to it, I may try a poor man's substitute (.400 CorBon or 10mm Auto ;>) to scratch my Coonan itch...
I bought a Desert Eagle .44 mag in 1986 at the age of fourteen. Paid $600 for it. Over the years I have put thousands of rounds through it.
It is a great large caliber weapon.
Over the years reading people’s reaction to it and it’s over use in Hollywood and the mystic that surrounds it is laughable.
Much funner and more controllable than a 629 S&W.
I have an old Uncle Mikes FBI style holster for it and sometimes I’ll carry it during coat season. Makes for some funny looks when people see it under your arm…
I use custom loads I have developed with 300 grain bullets. It is absolutely reliable so long as you don’t limp wrist it or put upward pressure on the magazine. Have had to replace two magazines in 35 years.
I don’t own one but I’ve put over 100 rds through one. 9x25mm Dillon. It’s a 10mm necked down to 9mm. pushed a 115 grain at 1800 ft/s and a 135 at 1700 ft/s. Over 800 ft/lbs with a very flat trajectory. Shot 3 Feral hogs and Coyote with it, one hog needed a second shot. You can run a 90 grain over 2100 ft/s, all from a 5 inch barrel.
Only in video games and movies :)
It may have been mentioned, but I didn’t notice.
The Colt 1911 is a large caliber pistol. Not exactly “rare”.
I know it’s not in the same power class as a .44 mag, but the statement is:
“Large-caliber semi-automatic pistols, up until the mid-1960s, were exceedingly rare.”
Guess I can add that to my "things to watch for" list...
;>)
All you need is a 1911 in 10mm, I believe it’s a simple barrel swap, possible recoil spring. Uses the same mag’s. You can do the same with a 10mm Glock.
I love mine, although it’s recently purchased and I’ve yet to take it to the range.
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