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I have a buddy who wants me to buy a 357 conversion for my 50 AE. That's so he can shoot it. He won't shoot my 50. I told him he could buy me a 50 AE 10" barrel and I will show him an instantly tamed down 50. Does anyone have experience with the 357 in a Desert Eagle? Tell us what it was like for you. Thanks and Be Well, Rustyzipper.
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Nope. But the 50 ain’t that bad for recoil IMO. Less than some 44’s
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I’ve shot several, most were unreliable.
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Never shot one. But, former neighbor asked me to get his "unstuck" once.
Guess I'll never know how it shot. He died a few weeks ago.
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I don't think i'd waste the money on a 357mag conversion. I've thought about getting the 44mag conversion but not even sure it's worth it.
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With the 357 magnum conversion , in addition to having to get the barrel and magazine you’ll have to get the bolt also ( due to the head diameter difference - if the base / donor Desert Eagle is a 50 AE ) …
I get to shoot an Eagle in 50 AE ( 6 inch ) , 429 DE ( 6 inch ) and the 44 mag ( 6 inch and the 10 inch barrels ) . The 44 mag w/ the 10 “ barrel is a pussy cat to shoot …. The 44 mag w/ the 6 “ barrel is very smooth .
The 50 AE and the 429 DE are thumpers for sure but not un-manageable unless age and physical limitations are to be a concern .
I was told by factory representatives at the NRA convention ( 2019 Indianapolis ) that they are not making any of the 10 or 14 inch barrels anymore due to old / tired / worn out tooling , so any that you find on fleabay , Gunbroker , GA , etc will be going for a premium .
I never shot a 357 Eagle , but I’m thinking it will be ultra-smooth and recoil will be non-existent . .
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The 50 is truly a smooth shooter. A great blaster. My buddy is a big man and a sissy as a shooter. Wouldn't shoot my 458 SOCOM and it is a pussycat! I want to spend my money on a 10" 50 so that is what I'm doing. Unless a 14" comes around. Thanks for your ideas and be Well, Rustyzipper.
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