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Nordic1 · 01-05-2007, 01:21 AM

So I'd like some input from you guys:

I'm in the market to buy a gun... More specifically a pistol. This would be primarily used making neat holes in paper targets and home defense. I'm not big on hunting and I live in a pretty good neighborhood so "people stopping power" is not really important. I'm more in the market for accuracy and knocking over 7-11s

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I went shooting today and shot 4 guns. A "baby" desert eagle .40, a .45 (S&W I think), a Glock 9mm and a "Baby" Desert Eagle 9mm. And in the past I have shot with other brands .45s and 9mms. It seems that Glock anything I shoot, sucks. The .45 is a bit to much for me so I think I am going to stick to .40 or a 9mm.

I spent most of my time with a "baby" desert eagle 9mm and LOVED IT. That would be this guy:

http://www.magnumresearch.com/Expand...uctCode=MR9900

So what is the general PBB consensus on that guy (the "baby" desert eagly 9mm)? Is there another gun, that you guys have liked, I should try out? Should I stick to squirt guns

?

Thanks guys

Spawn_X · 01-05-2007, 09:05 AM

I've never shot one, but generally have read fairly good reviews on them from people online (for what that's worth)

try shooting a SIG? you can pick up a 226 and get different barrels for it, so you could have a 9mm, .40, .45 in one gun. The grip should be similar to the baby eagle (or at least from the looks), very oval and fits in the hand great. I loved my 226 in 9mm but sold it a week ago (needed $$ and it was too nice of a 9mm for me)

Azzy2000 · 01-05-2007, 05:46 PM

The Baby Eagles are good guns. It sounds like you are comfortable with it , and like shooting it. Buy it and shoot the shit out of it.

Cue-Ball · 01-05-2007, 07:38 PM

Like Azzy said, The baby eagle is not a bad little gun. Magnum research makes good weapons.

Givin what you want to do with the gun I would definatly suggest a 9mm (or even a smaller cal). The ammo is cheap and your wrist won't get tired of shooting it at the cans, ever.

Nordic1 · 01-05-2007, 08:04 PM

cool thanks guy... I'll see about trying out a sig for the next time I go out. I'm going to try shooting .40 and 9mm guns to see which ammo I would prefer... But I will stick to the baby eagle 9mm if I don't find anything better. Aside from .40, .45 and 9mm, is there any other ammo worth shooting in a pistol?

mike · 01-05-2007, 08:14 PM

10mm is a nice, but rather expensive round. I assume since you're only talking auto rounds that's all you shoot. But I'll also shoot .38 and .357mag, along with .44 and .45lc. Plenty of good handgun ammo to shoot once you get past the autoloading bricks

Weasel · 01-05-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cue-Ball

Like Azzy said, The baby eagle is not a bad little gun. Magnum research makes good weapons.

Really? I've heard nothing but bad about the Desert Eagles, jam, inaccurate. From people that have them and others that have shot them, so I've always stayed away from them.

Azzy2000 · 01-05-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasel

Really? I've heard nothing but bad about the Desert Eagles, jam, inaccurate. From people that have them and others that have shot them, so I've always stayed away from them.

I havent heard anything like that , but that doesnt mean it doesnt happen.

JUst something to consider as well. Limp wristing a pistol can cause the jams/stovepipes... and the inaccuracies could be attributed to people jerking the trigger or whincing because they are about to pop off a .44mag or .50AE

Nordic1 · 01-05-2007, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasel

Really? I've heard nothing but bad about the Desert Eagles, jam, inaccurate. From people that have them and others that have shot them, so I've always stayed away from them.

You're just trying to ruin my day

01-05-2007, 01:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nordic1 Rotten Sperm Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63386 Location: Chico, Ca Posts: 1,847	School me in pistols So I'd like some input from you guys: I'm in the market to buy a gun... More specifically a pistol. This would be primarily used making neat holes in paper targets and home defense. I'm not big on hunting and I live in a pretty good neighborhood so "people stopping power" is not really important. I'm more in the market for accuracy and knocking over 7-11s . I went shooting today and shot 4 guns. A "baby" desert eagle .40, a .45 (S&W I think), a Glock 9mm and a "Baby" Desert Eagle 9mm. And in the past I have shot with other brands .45s and 9mms. It seems that Glock anything I shoot, sucks. The .45 is a bit to much for me so I think I am going to stick to .40 or a 9mm. I spent most of my time with a "baby" desert eagle 9mm and LOVED IT. That would be this guy: http://www.magnumresearch.com/Expand...uctCode=MR9900 So what is the general PBB consensus on that guy (the "baby" desert eagly 9mm)? Is there another gun, that you guys have liked, I should try out? Should I stick to squirt guns ? Thanks guys

01-05-2007, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spawn_X Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16583 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,243	I've never shot one, but generally have read fairly good reviews on them from people online (for what that's worth) try shooting a SIG? you can pick up a 226 and get different barrels for it, so you could have a 9mm, .40, .45 in one gun. The grip should be similar to the baby eagle (or at least from the looks), very oval and fits in the hand great. I loved my 226 in 9mm but sold it a week ago (needed $$ and it was too nice of a 9mm for me) Last edited by Spawn_X; 01-05-2007 at 09:10 AM.

01-05-2007, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cue-Ball Rock God Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17311 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 2,250	Like Azzy said, The baby eagle is not a bad little gun. Magnum research makes good weapons. Givin what you want to do with the gun I would definatly suggest a 9mm (or even a smaller cal). The ammo is cheap and your wrist won't get tired of shooting it at the cans, ever. __________________ Nex Pro Evinco "Death Before Defeat"

01-05-2007, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
mike Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 144 Location: Northern Mexico... er.. AriDzona Posts: 6,867	10mm is a nice, but rather expensive round. I assume since you're only talking auto rounds that's all you shoot. But I'll also shoot .38 and .357mag, along with .44 and .45lc. Plenty of good handgun ammo to shoot once you get past the autoloading bricks __________________ That's because you're a pinko fascist. - Haole I know what antidisestablishmentarianist means

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01-05-2007, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Azzy2000 Mr. Personality Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11869 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 4,265	The Baby Eagles are good guns. It sounds like you are comfortable with it , and like shooting it. Buy it and shoot the shit out of it.

01-05-2007, 08:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nordic1 Rotten Sperm Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63386 Location: Chico, Ca Posts: 1,847	cool thanks guy... I'll see about trying out a sig for the next time I go out. I'm going to try shooting .40 and 9mm guns to see which ammo I would prefer... But I will stick to the baby eagle 9mm if I don't find anything better. Aside from .40, .45 and 9mm, is there any other ammo worth shooting in a pistol?