Is Desert Eagle worth the money?

Is Desert Eagle worth the money?

It’s a fine firearm. In 50AE the power is awesome, have shot mine on steel targets at 100 yds. The 44 Magnum barrel is just a bit tamer, early guns (Mark VII) were available in 41 and 357 Mag as well. If you decide to get one in 50, get the compensated barrel, it makes an incredible difference.

Is Desert Eagle better than Glock?

Both are reliable. The Desert Eagle is very heavy, but it can fire much more powerful rounds. It is also much more expensive. The Glock is lighter, cheaper, but is limited in the power of round it could fire.

Why are desert eagles so expensive?

Why is . 50 AE ammunition for the Desert Eagle so expensive? – Quora. First, it’s a large caliber cartridge using much more materials in lead, brass, smokeless powder (everything other than the primer) compared to smaller cartridges, such as the 9mm Parabellum. That’s only a small contributor to its high cost though.

Why is Desert Eagle so popular?

Why is the Desert Eagle so popular? It could partially be due to its unusually sleek design for a handgun. Most handguns use a short-recoil or blow-back system, which can make for tough aiming, but the Desert Eagle uses a gas-operated mechanism that significantly reduces the kick of the gun upon firing.

Is a Desert Eagle stronger than a 44 Magnum?

The rim diameter of the .50 AE is the same as the .44 Remington Magnum cartridge. Recoil of the .50 AE in the Desert Eagle pistol is substantial, although only marginally more severe than the .44 Magnum, as the auto mechanism and weight of the gun smooth the recoil somewhat.

Will a .45 stop a bear?

Handguns, in general, are poor tools for stopping a bear charge. The proper device is a big-bore dangerous game rifle chambered in . 375H&H, on up. 45 ACP when used against a large, well-built critter such as a bear.

Should I get a 45 or 9mm?

45 is better because it shoots a bigger caliber bullet, or that the 9mm is better because of its capacity. Even if you think size > capacity or more bullets is better, you have to admit having bigger bullets and having more bullets on tap are both worthy considerations when choosing one gun over the other.

How much does a 45 ACP drop at 100 yards?

You stated you are sighted in 3 inches high at 20 yards with a reduced load (assume 230gr@800 fps) with the 45 ACP. That makes your 45 ACP pistols zero’d at better than 75 yards. That’s about a 6″ drop at 100 yards which is about what you indicate.

What is the drop of a 9mm at 100 yards?

-12.0311

How far will 45 ACP kill?

“A . 45 caliber bullet can go about 5,000 ft. in distance with the same factors involved,” Robbie Paskiewicz said. A 9 mm bullet can travel even farther because it’s smaller.

What is the maximum effective range of 45 ACP?

120 meters

Can you kill a deer with a .45 ACP?

ive killed many a deer with the 45 acp, and many a deer with the 45 super. while the 45 super is a much better round to do the job,the 45 acp has no problem putting a big buck down.

Do police use hollow points?

More types of 9mm ammo exist than just FMJ or Hollow Point. Most police officers now use Hollow Point rounds, because when you shoot somebody it fragments and splits up inside them and is less likely to exit and harm an innocent bystander.

Why is hollow point banned?

They are banned for that exact reason you’re mentioning, they create to much tissue damage. Only full metal jackets are allowed. If they create less damage you have a bigger chance of surviving. That’s the same reason to why other types of ammunition and weapon types are not allowed to use against infantry.