Samdjr74

Here are a few pictures of the rounds that I ran through the gun but didn't get fired (all the rounds are good) They didn't fire because they were the last round in the magazine and stove bolted once the 7th round was fired and ejected. They show the damage to the casing and even to the projectile. All these are DE recommended rounds.

I bought it used so shipping back to DE isn't an option (it is but it's probably going to cost a small fortune) Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures the last time I was at the range but I'll try and do that the next time I head over to RTSP. I can say this, the bolt head and chamber is coated in brass dust after shooting. Yesterday, I took it apart again and cleaned it. This time I did my best to get behind the locking lug surfaces as the not going into battery is a concern. I also did a check of the gas port, just sending air from the piston area to the chamber area and that's clear. One thing I noticed yesterday, it's really difficult to keep the slide open with no magazine inserted. In fact I couldn't get it to stay open at all until I put in an empty mag. Once the empty mag was in, it stayed closed. Also when I insert a full mag, the slide automatically closes, is this normal for a DE?

Thanks, I'll try and watch this when I get home. I cleaned the gun as per raz-0's instructions and adjusted my grip and stance, however the problem is still there. What I noticed is the slide does not want to go all the way into battery after every shot. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't and it's difficult to get it into battery. I'm also shaving off brass from the casing at the rim which is leaving brass splinters, not fun getting one of those in your hand!

Thanks, I just replaced all the springs before this last shooting so they are working correctly from what I can tell . I think the majority of the issue was the way I was holding it . I'm a revolver guy and was holding it like I would my other guns which was not correct for the DE. Besides that , it was filthy. I thought I did a good job cleaning it but after reading raz-0's links i missed a lot of areas. I spent about two hours cleaning it yesterday and now I can say it's ready to hit the range again . I'm hoping I get some free time next weekend

Great info, thanks. I was tea cupping it and thought that might be an issue as you can feel the mag move. I'll start reading up on your links before I hit the range again.

Hello All, So some of you may have seen my other thread regarding what ammo I should try in my newly acquired Desert Eagle in 44 mag. I bought the gun used so it has some miles on it but it's in good condition from what I can tell. I gave it a good cleaning and took it to the range on Monday with 4 different types of ammo. Some of the ammo didn't work well with the gun at all, other worked ok but nothing worked great. I had a lot of stove piping, slide not staying open on empty, slide not closing fully after chambering a new round, etc.Than the gun had failure to eject one after another. I noticed that the extractor was flopping around in the breeze. So I put it back in the range bag took it home and noticed that the extractor spring was melted (polymer spring in the DE). I ordered a new spring kt, got it in yesterday and tried the gun again today with new ammo, PPU SJFP 300 grain (on Monday I was shooting American Eagle JHP 240 grain with ok results) . I didn't have any failures to eject but I had a few stove piping rounds, slide not locking open when empty and the slide not going fully into battery. Even though I replaced the spring in the magazine, I'm thinking that buying a new factory mag might help. Anyone else have a similar experience with a DE and f so what helped? Thank you, Sam

That's what I thought, thanks

Thanks for the advice, what about cmj rounds? If the entire bullet has a metal jacket, I would assume that it's going to shoot cleaner, right?

Hello All, I just picked up my Desert Eagle in 44mag. For the Desert Eagle owners out there, what ammo are you using and what works best? I heard the DE can be a little picky with ammo and before I start buying some in bulk I'd like to try a few out that others have had good luck with. Thank you, Sam

Hi All I'm toying around with getting one of my pistols cerakoted in a single color. Does anyone know what the average turn around time is for a cerakote job? Thanks, Sam

I sent you a pm, take a look when you have a chance

That's around the caliber I'm looking for

Thanks but I'm after something with a little more bang

Thanks all!

I saw some of their prices, a little too steep for me. What about older rolling blocks?

Hi all, I'm seriously considering purchasing a rolling block rifle this year. I want something fun to shoot so I'd prefer something that uses modern ammo. What are my options and what should I stay away from? Thank you , Sam

My wife recently picked up a SP01 and it's a great gun. She feels it's a little on the heavy side (compared to her PPQ) but it shoots great and feels real nice in the hands.

Thanks, I'm considering installing the bullet guide down the road but right now I'll leave it stock and make a list of changes I think it needs. One thing that I plan on doing is install a charging handle cover/knob to give me a better grip.

Thanks, yes, it fits my hand very well and I like the way it looks.

Not the best pic of it but I've never been much of a photographer. It's in 7.62X39 with a 23" barrel

So just an update on this. Joe had one in stock but it wasn't the exact one I was after so I ordered one from FSS. I'll post a picture later

Ok, thanks all for the info. If Joe is a dealer I'll most likely be ordering a 7.62X39 with the longest barrel I can get on Thursday. I've heard nothing but good things about the Vepr and you guys just reinforced that message. I have Thursday off so it's a perfect day to go gun shopping!

I prefer the slant cut sporter but again,I'd like to physically check one out before putting out the money.

Hi All, I really like the features of the Vepr AK variants. Does anyone know of a shop in NJ who carries them? I'd really like to give it a once over before making a purchase. Thank you, Sam

So, not to bring an old thread back from the dead but I just found out my mother in law lives 2 miles from Shooters. I stopped by on Sunday after leaving her house. The store is very well stocked with handguns. Really great selection. I didn't have time to check out the range but I might need to go see my MIL more often now!