Desert Eagle 44 Mag (Not So Great Range Day)

Published on November 30, 2021
Duration: 24:24

This video details a range day with a new Magnum Research Desert Eagle chambered in .44 Magnum. The presenter encounters significant cycling and feeding issues, preventing the firearm from firing consecutive shots. Potential causes discussed include a break-in period, ammunition, magazine spring weakness, and the interaction between the compensator and recoil spring. The presenter expresses frustration with the malfunctions and plans to contact the manufacturer.

Quick Summary

A range day with a new Desert Eagle .44 Magnum revealed significant cycling and feeding issues, preventing consecutive shots. Potential causes discussed include magazine feed ramp problems, a too-tight recoil spring, or interference between the compensator and spring, leading to frustration and plans to contact the manufacturer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Unboxing
  2. 01:37Introducing the Desert Eagle .44 Mag
  3. 03:07Ammunition Selection
  4. 04:06Troubleshooting Past Issues
  5. 05:05Heading to the Range
  6. 08:51First Shots & Malfunctions
  7. 10:55Failure to Fire
  8. 11:58Not Cycling Next Round
  9. 12:31Continued Cycling Issues
  10. 15:35Magazine Feed Analysis
  11. 17:03Detailed Feed Ramp Observation
  12. 18:41Summary of Potential Issues
  13. 21:13Discussing Possible Causes
  14. 23:44Conclusion & Frustration
  15. 23:59Outro & Merch

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the potential causes of the Desert Eagle .44 Magnum's cycling and feeding issues?

The presenter identified three primary potential causes for the malfunctions: the magazine itself may have a weak spring or feed ramp issue, the recoil spring might be too tight, or the compensator and recoil spring could be working against each other, hindering proper cycling.

What ammunition was used during the Desert Eagle .44 Magnum range day?

The ammunition used was Defense Dynamic semi-jacketed hollow points. The presenter intended to test this ammunition, which they would consider for defensive carry, to see how the firearm performed with it.

What specific feeding problem was observed with the Desert Eagle .44 Magnum?

The presenter observed that the magazine feed ramp was riding on top of the cartridge instead of picking it up correctly. This prevented the slide from chambering the next round, leading to failures to cycle.

What was the presenter's goal for the Desert Eagle .44 Magnum range day?

The presenter's main goal was to achieve eight consecutive shots from the Desert Eagle .44 Magnum without any malfunctions. They expressed disappointment that this goal was not met due to repeated cycling and feeding issues.

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