Buying a Magnum Research 50 AE for $675.00 (used)

superpelly · May 16, 2007, 02:40 PM

My local Sports store, has Magnum Research 50 AE with a 10 inch barrel for $675.00 Heres a pic of the gun: http://www.kitsune.addr.com/Firearms...sert_Eagle.htm
I'm thinking of purchasing it. Its one heavy pistol. The only reason I want is for my hiking trips in Alaska. I don't think thats to bad of price.

tumbleweed · May 16, 2007, 02:58 PM

i had a 44 once and it was way too heavy too pack alot,if i was to go to alaska i would use a revolver personally,other than that its a cool gun and i bet fun too shoot and the price seems good too

PTR 91 · May 16, 2007, 03:13 PM

God is that the big nosed troll I saw under the bridge. Just joking, thats a good price for that gun. I would think that handgun is a little big and heavy to be carrying around all day.

superpelly · May 16, 2007, 03:16 PM

yep, way to heavy

. I do carry a 44 mag. I think I'll buy it for the hell of it.

PTR 91 · May 16, 2007, 03:23 PM

Well it should be accurate. This could be the odd gun you can show your friends or the people at the range.

CarbineCaleb · May 16, 2007, 03:30 PM

5lb is impressive

Mind you, that's in the same range as some of the newer super-revolvers that are also in the 5lb range - so it's not alone. Certainly a storied gun, and if you have the scratch, might be interesting to experience, even if it turns out to be just a fling

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bigautomatic · May 16, 2007, 05:00 PM

Unless the pistol has seen some serious abuse, that is a great price. A new one in the basic black oxide finish is well over $1,000 these days, with the shorter 6" barrel.
With that said, you need to make sure that it is extremely reliable if you plan on using it for SD (for things that want to eat me, I prefer a revolver), because not all DEs are 100% reliable right out of the gate. Weak or worn out springs can cause all sorts of problems with feeding and such, but are easily replaced. Some are very finicky about ammo type and limp wristing. But all of them can be tweaked to be absolutely trustworthy. If you are a big bore fan and if you can afford to plink with it, I gaurantee it is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

Trapper L · May 16, 2007, 05:09 PM

Before you buy it, might figure out what the cost of shooting will be. If you handload, you're going to be just under a dollar a round. Brass at around .35 and bullets at .55. Add powder and primers and you're getting close to being expensive to shoot. I've been seeing quite a few of these hand cannons for sale and getting cheaper by the day. Most folks can't afford to shoot them anymore. But if that isn't a problem for you, it is a decent deal.

LFOD1776 · May 16, 2007, 05:48 PM

Buy it!!! That's a very good price, especially if it's in good shape.

Of course, I don't think it's a usable firearm unless you're a very big guy. But I didn't let that stop me from getting one.

RsqVet · May 16, 2007, 09:35 PM

Intresting gun, buy it if you like it unless it's busted you can shoot it and sell it for perhaps more.

As to Alaska hiking I suspect you will revise your thoughts on this when you get it and carry it around for awhile.

The Ruger Alaskan is as heavy as I'd like to go for any extended carry.

When you hit 5 pounds there are bolt action rifles in the 6-7 pound range that can be had that I'd pick over that, at liest they can be slung in a variety of ways rather than being locked into a holster.

MarkXIX · May 16, 2007, 09:40 PM

Get it. I paid around $1400 for my 6" Brushed Chrome finished .50AE, its a really fun gun and very accurate. Just costs alot to feed the beast. Since i got it at the beginning of August 06 i have put 260 rounds through it, all factory ammo. Expensive lol. Mine has been very reliable actually, i havent gotten any jams or stovepipes with the casings just a couple incidents where i limp wristed and the slide didnt return quiet to battery but i just quickly smacked it shut all the way. I only recall it happening twice, Not a problem. All Desert Eagles are different though. But at that price its nearly a steal, go for it.

Mr Beta · May 17, 2007, 01:44 AM

I'd go for it. I saw a used one around here for about 800 used. I've got one and reload it. I can load it for about 50 cents a pop. It's big, it's fun, and not something everyone has.

superpelly · May 19, 2007, 10:58 AM

Went to buy it and it was gone

.......(in less than 24hrs)

May 16, 2007, 02:40 PM	#1
superpelly Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 499	Buying a Magnum Research 50 AE for $675.00 (used) My local Sports store, has Magnum Research 50 AE with a 10 inch barrel for $675.00 Heres a pic of the gun: http://www.kitsune.addr.com/Firearms...sert_Eagle.htm I'm thinking of purchasing it. Its one heavy pistol. The only reason I want is for my hiking trips in Alaska. I don't think thats to bad of price.

May 16, 2007, 03:30 PM	#6
CarbineCaleb Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2004 Posts: 2,745	5lb is impressive Mind you, that's in the same range as some of the newer super-revolvers that are also in the 5lb range - so it's not alone. Certainly a storied gun, and if you have the scratch, might be interesting to experience, even if it turns out to be just a fling . __________________ “Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think.” Niels Bohr

May 16, 2007, 05:48 PM	#9
LFOD1776 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 127	Buy it!!! That's a very good price, especially if it's in good shape. Of course, I don't think it's a usable firearm unless you're a very big guy. But I didn't let that stop me from getting one. __________________ NRA Life Member

May 16, 2007, 02:58 PM	#2
tumbleweed Member Join Date: January 6, 2007 Location: moses lake washington Posts: 64	i had a 44 once and it was way too heavy too pack alot,if i was to go to alaska i would use a revolver personally,other than that its a cool gun and i bet fun too shoot and the price seems good too

May 16, 2007, 03:13 PM	#3
PTR 91 Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2007 Posts: 264	God is that the big nosed troll I saw under the bridge. Just joking, thats a good price for that gun. I would think that handgun is a little big and heavy to be carrying around all day.

May 16, 2007, 03:16 PM	#4
superpelly Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 499	yep, way to heavy . I do carry a 44 mag. I think I'll buy it for the hell of it.

May 16, 2007, 03:23 PM	#5
PTR 91 Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2007 Posts: 264	Well it should be accurate. This could be the odd gun you can show your friends or the people at the range.

May 16, 2007, 05:00 PM	#7
bigautomatic Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 610	Unless the pistol has seen some serious abuse, that is a great price. A new one in the basic black oxide finish is well over $1,000 these days, with the shorter 6" barrel. With that said, you need to make sure that it is extremely reliable if you plan on using it for SD (for things that want to eat me, I prefer a revolver), because not all DEs are 100% reliable right out of the gate. Weak or worn out springs can cause all sorts of problems with feeding and such, but are easily replaced. Some are very finicky about ammo type and limp wristing. But all of them can be tweaked to be absolutely trustworthy. If you are a big bore fan and if you can afford to plink with it, I gaurantee it is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

May 16, 2007, 05:09 PM	#8
Trapper L Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 804	Before you buy it, might figure out what the cost of shooting will be. If you handload, you're going to be just under a dollar a round. Brass at around .35 and bullets at .55. Add powder and primers and you're getting close to being expensive to shoot. I've been seeing quite a few of these hand cannons for sale and getting cheaper by the day. Most folks can't afford to shoot them anymore. But if that isn't a problem for you, it is a decent deal.

May 16, 2007, 09:35 PM	#10
RsqVet Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Posts: 2,474	Intresting gun, buy it if you like it unless it's busted you can shoot it and sell it for perhaps more. As to Alaska hiking I suspect you will revise your thoughts on this when you get it and carry it around for awhile. The Ruger Alaskan is as heavy as I'd like to go for any extended carry. When you hit 5 pounds there are bolt action rifles in the 6-7 pound range that can be had that I'd pick over that, at liest they can be slung in a variety of ways rather than being locked into a holster.

May 16, 2007, 09:40 PM	#11
MarkXIX Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2006 Location: TN Posts: 102	Get it. I paid around $1400 for my 6" Brushed Chrome finished .50AE, its a really fun gun and very accurate. Just costs alot to feed the beast. Since i got it at the beginning of August 06 i have put 260 rounds through it, all factory ammo. Expensive lol. Mine has been very reliable actually, i havent gotten any jams or stovepipes with the casings just a couple incidents where i limp wristed and the slide didnt return quiet to battery but i just quickly smacked it shut all the way. I only recall it happening twice, Not a problem. All Desert Eagles are different though. But at that price its nearly a steal, go for it.

May 17, 2007, 01:44 AM	#12
Mr Beta Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 232	I'd go for it. I saw a used one around here for about 800 used. I've got one and reload it. I can load it for about 50 cents a pop. It's big, it's fun, and not something everyone has.

May 19, 2007, 10:58 AM	#13
superpelly Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 499	Went to buy it and it was gone .......(in less than 24hrs)