Do you guys really like it?

[That guy from Texas]

Really curious if you guys like the 50 AE. I got mine as in impulse buy and because really do think the person running their socials is pretty cool and shows love to the community but will say that this thing apart from being massive, I just really dislike the trigger definitely a gun I don't think I'll be too attached to but if you have one let me know your thoughts.

Just a conversation post

 

[Sam7sf]

will say that this thing apart from being massive

That’s what she said

 

[That guy from Texas]

That’s what she said

Must be nice hearing that

 

[PUCKER]

I'd be happy to win one in a raffle but I don't think I'd pay full price for one. Not knocking it but don't think I'd just go crazy for having it, that said...I'd be happy to send some rounds downrange with it though!!

 

[That guy from Texas]

I'd be happy to win one in a raffle but I don't think I'd pay full price for one. Not knocking it but don't think I'd just go crazy for having it, that said...I'd be happy to send some rounds downrange with it though!!

I agree and I don't regret purchases but with this one....I wonder, what was I thinking? lol. I think if the trigger was better I could probably live with it happy but it's very clunky

 

[TXAZ]

I had a .44 Mag Desert Eagle (DE). Plenty of ammo available, unlike the .50AE which may be hard to source.
Oh and by the way….. DE’s are notorious for being ammo-finicky. I tried about a dozen different.44 Mag round types, 3 would shoot and eject as expected. The rest were FTE after FTE or failure to fully load. Good luck!!!

 

[That guy from Texas]

I had a .44 Mag DE. Plenty of ammo available, unlike the .50AE which may be hard to source.
Oh and by the way….. DE’s are notorious for being ammo-finicky. I tried about a dozen different.44 Mag round types, 3 would shoot and eject as expected. The rest were FTE after FTE or failure to fully load. Good luck!!!

I do like mine but I do look back thinking it was the most unnecessary purchase considering I could've gotten something better. I got the 50AE ammo no problem but definitely not cheap. I have a 44mag revolver and that one feels a lot harder to handle compared to this one

 

[PUCKER]

On the flip side (being that it's a revolver) of the coin, I bought a Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum a year ago, I've only shot a few rounds through it, love it! I've always wanted one....I've got the 6" barrel...yes, it's almost cartoonish...but I carry it in the mountains in a chest rig (for bear, 2 legged predators, etc.). It's mostly a safe queen until those trips. Hard to justify other than "I've always wanted it, it's iconic and it's a large caliber for large prey." (See, you can justify anything if you want!! LOL!)

 

[Brains]

I'd be happy to buy a mag to run, but I can't see myself buying one.

(Whoah, I'm a poet or something)

 

[That guy from Texas]

On the flip side (being that it's a revolver) of the coin, I bought a Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum a year ago, I've only shot a few rounds through it, love it! I've always wanted one....I've got the 6" barrel...yes, it's almost cartoonish...but I carry it in the mountains in a chest rig (for bear, 2 legged predators, etc.). It's mostly a safe queen until those trips. Hard to justify other than "I've always wanted it, it's iconic and it's a large caliber for large prey." (See, you can justify anything if you want!! LOL!)

I don't know how to justify this one looks cool? Haha but nah I see what you mean. I got a 6" s&w 7 shot revolver and it was my very first purchase and admit that I got it because of RDR2

 

[That guy from Texas]

On the flip side (being that it's a revolver) of the coin, I bought a Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum a year ago, I've only shot a few rounds through it, love it! I've always wanted one....I've got the 6" barrel...yes, it's almost cartoonish...but I carry it in the mountains in a chest rig (for bear, 2 legged predators, etc.). It's mostly a safe queen until those trips. Hard to justify other than "I've always wanted it, it's iconic and it's a large caliber for large prey." (See, you can justify anything if you want!! LOL!)

This is what I carry if I go out hiking. Always thought that is probably a lot better going with a 44 than a 357

 

[PUCKER]

I agree and I don't regret purchases but with this one....I wonder, what was I thinking? lol. I think if the trigger was better I could probably live with it happy but it's very clunky

Any smiths out there that do trigger work on the AE?

 

[PUCKER]

This is what I carry if I go out hiking. Always thought that is probably a lot better going with a 44 than a 357

Very nice! Yeah, I've got a S&W Model 66-1 (K frame / full size snubby) that was my "go to" mountain gun, .357 Magnum loaded with Buffalo Bore.

 

[That guy from Texas]

Any smiths out there that do trigger work on the AE?

I have no idea. I shot it 2 times and never touched it again or did any research because I don't know why would you want to own one unless you just wanted to say you got one but would love a better trigger for sure.

 

[PUCKER]

BTW - If I had any of the AE pistols I'd probably give a chest rig a shot (I've got custom Gunfighters Inc rigs) or a shoulder holster versus belt carry.

 

[That guy from Texas]

BTW - If I had any of the AE pistols I'd probably give a chest rig a shot (I've got custom Gunfighters Inc rigs) or a shoulder holster versus belt carry.

Like to you make them or have some for sale?

 

[Hoji]

Lone Star Gun Range has had them as rentals in the past. ( don’t know if they still do.)They do great as a rental gun but they do not hold up well as far as durability. Every one they have had has had to go back to factory for major repairs after about 500 rounds. Only reason they were keeping one on the shelf is that it was a super popular rental and paid for itself rather quickly.

 

[PUCKER]

Like to you make them or have some for sale?

I have none for sale nor do I make any - full disclosure - I just like the products that I have from them, I have no business relationship with them other than being a customer, I bought one complete rig (along with a six shot bullet carrier) for my Colt .44 Mag and then a separate carrier/holster for my S&W 66-1. The carrier/holster is easily swapped out. You can buy off the shelf or go custom, decided to go custom route. I was hiking in Glacier National Park earlier this year and ran into a guy with one of these rigs, chatted with him about it - I was carrying on my right hip on my belt...it was less than comfortable and threw me off-balance for hiking. Had it been on a very short and flat trail it wouldn't be so bad, but all the up / down, elevation, rocks, etc...the chest rig solves that...plus...also GREAT for vehicle and - for me - UTV / SxS carry...much easier to draw from a chest rig when seated.

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[That guy from Texas]

Lone Star Gun Range has had them as rentals in the past. ( don’t know if they still do.)They do great as a rental gun but they do not hold up well as far as durability. Every one they have had has had to go back to factory for major repairs after about 500 rounds. Only reason they were keeping one on the shelf is that it was a super popular rental and paid for itself rather quickly.

I see them all the time for rentals and definitely a way to make good money fast! Very enticing firearms for sure!

 

[zackmars]

Part of me wants one because of the matrix and far cry.


The other part of me has common sense.