The XIX has slightly less range, muzzle velocity, and ammunition reserve but has a faster firerate, higher capacity and is a more flexible and customizable sidearm, being able to equip a suppressor and being able to perform a tactical reload. The Desert Eagle XIX can be considered a direct competitor to the Executioner both having high recoil, the capability to one shot to the body, and very high overall damage. Muzzle velocity is the worst in its category, at 1500 studs per second, meaning that the weapon's ability to function as a pocket DMR is limited. If a player chooses to wait to let the weapon settle between shots, they will fire at closer to 150 RPM. The Desert Eagle XIX can be fired at 200 RPM however the weapon experiences incredibly harsh recoil resulting in strong muzzle flip and awkward camera recoil. However, this torso damage comes at a cost - the Desert Eagle XIX cannot one-shot-headshot at the same ranges as the Executioner. It is capable of a one-shot kill (1SK) on the torso out to its maximum damage range of 40 studs. However, the Desert Eagle XIX's damage model is much more forgiving compared to the Executioner. The Desert Eagle XIX's damage model is similar to the Executioner, being focused on scoring headshots at shorter ranges. 50 Action Express, the most powerful and perhaps the most well-known chambering of the pistol. Later on, American company Magnum Research offered a variant chambered in. The original design from the IMI was chambered only in. It also suffers against body armor due to its rounds not being suited for piercing even civilian Kevlar armor, making it even more impractical for military usage. Despite its constant portrayal in the media as a military weapon, the weapon's bulk hinders its practicality, weighing in at five to six pounds unloaded. The weapon is mainly produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) and Magnum Research for the U.S Market. This method of operation allows it to be chambered for high-powered cartridges normally reserved for revolvers, which gives the Desert Eagle its renown for stopping power. The Desert Eagle, or 'Deagle' as it is popularly known, is unique among pistols for its gas-actuated method of operation, normally used in rifles, as opposed to recoil-operation which is used in most pistols. He is the founder and editor of Scopes Field, and a columnist at The National Interest, 1945, Daily Caller and other publications.The Desert Eagle was originally designed by Israel Military Industries (IMI) and entered production in 1982. Richard Douglas writes on firearms, defense and security issues. The cost of the Desert Eagle is also unquestionably high.Īll in all, that makes the Desert Eagle a perfect combination for the upper crust shooters who have the luxury to afford it. The impressive firepower of the Desert Eagle is unquestionable. As my afternoon in the life of the rich and famous came to an end, I can say it was a very enjoyable day of shooting the Desert Eagle. The exorbitant cost of the ammo that I enjoyed may have hurt my paycheck, but the high-roller owners of the Desert Eagle continue to remain unfazed by paltry things such as ammo budgets.Īs secretly disappointed as I was to not be enjoying a gold tiger-striped Desert Eagle, my more staid and serious model would have protected any A-List client on the red carpet with style.

If you hit your target, you’ll be inflicting maximum damage with one shot.Ĭlearly, this is not a weapon for the frugal.

The pull is light enough, at around 4 lbs, to allow for an easy and smooth fire. My advice here is to trust the incredibly lethal Desert Eagle and aim well. Muzzle dip in response to anticipating the Desert Eagle is likely a common hurdle for owners. Finding the balance of anticipation in recoil management chewed through a down-payment of ammo before I was comfortable with the return.

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