jkh@jade.UUCP (03/03/87)
I'm not a regular reader of this newsgroup, so please excuse me if
this subject has been covered recently.
I'm looking for a high-quality magnum caliber semi-auto handgun.
By 'high-quality' I mean that it should function reliably, have
reasonable accuracy, and good attention to finish and appearance.
Also, it must use off-the-shelf ammo.
Recently, I saw an ad for a Grizzly. I asked a local gun dealer for
his opinion. He said the quality was "trash".
I have just received some promotional literature on the Israeli Arms
Desert Eagle -- uses standard rimmed 44 mag cartridges.
1. Does anyone have any comments on the quality of either the
Grizzly or the Desert Eagle ?
2. Any other brands I should be considering?
Thank you for your help.
Steve Shellans
Tektronix, Beaverton OR
{decvax, wyvax, ihnp4, ucbvax} !tektronix!tektools!stevesjkh@jade.BERKELEY.EDU (Jordan K. Hubbard) (03/09/87)
Article: 3:16
Shooting Times 87 Buyers guide compared the Desert Eagle to the
Coonan Arms Model B in .357 magnum (I believe the .44 Desert Eagle
is only recent).
The Coonan is stainless, recoil operated, looks like a 1911 copy
is about the size of a Beretta 92F with its 5" barrel. 42 ounces.
They liked its trigger and hated loading the cartridges. (7 max)
Some reliability problems until broken in with 200 rounds. Supposedly
takes +P .38 Special, but requires the hottest load to cycle
the action. Will take cast bulletts.
Desert Eagle is gas operated, available in most finishes.
It is huge: 10.5 inches long, 5.7 tall, 4 lbs, requiring two hands
to use. 6" barrel. 9 rounds.
Very heavy trigger pull, no recoil. Won't take unjacketed
lead bullets due to fouling. Slightly more accurate, well matched
to Federal 158-grain JHP.
--
Joel West
{ucbvax,ihnp4}!sdcsvax!jww (ihnp4!gould9!joel once I fix news)
jww@sdcsvax.ucsd.edu if you mustjkh@jade.BERKELEY.EDU (Jordan K. Hubbard) (03/09/87)
Article: 3:19
In-Reply-To: <2662@jade.BERKELEY.EDU>
What do you plan to use the gun for? This is a major question. Do you
really need something of that caliber, i.e., 44 magnum? Did you know
that 9mm silvertips have the same stopping power as a 44 magnum? Also,
magnum rounds are expensive.
--scott