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.
Took me a while to get a functional load for my 41. Win 296 was the powder I used.