Cybergun Desert Eagle 50AE

Brief History

The Desert Eagle pistol was designed in 1979 with the idea of creating a platform capable of operating on gas recovery. A new concept compared to the classic recoil-operated system adopted by most existing pistols. Development took place at Magnum Research Inc located in America. The first functional model was ready in 1981, but development did not stop there as urgent optimizations were needed. These optimizations were completed by Israel Military Industries, or IMI for short, under contract with Magnum Research Inc. Thus, in 1982, the first models were introduced to the market under the name Eagle .357, obviously due to the .357 Magnum caliber. In the following years, modifications and improvements were made to this pistol, and a new .44 Magnum caliber was introduced. In 1996, Magnum Research Inc introduced the first Desert Eagle platforms operating with the .50 Action Express caliber, and the last accepted and manufactured version with this caliber is the Mark XIX model. This model is equipped with a superior rail for mounting optical devices as well as many other improvements to the platform. This pistol has proven to be very impractical among military forces due to its heavy weight, bulky dimensions, and significant recoil. In any case, this pistol will always be appreciated for its design and destructive performance. Let's be honest, it is a portable cannon.

Exterior of the Replica

The presented airsoft replica is manufactured by KWC. The model closely resembles the Desert Eagle Mark XIX 50 A.E. The upper parts and rails are made from durable metal, while the grip and lower connecting part are made from ABS plastic. The weight of the airsoft replica is not to be overlooked, approximately 1.2 Kg. Like the real pistol, this airsoft replica features recoil. This toy is not for the faint-hearted. Its dimensions are impressive, its character imposing, and the recoil is commensurate. The controls of the pistol are predominantly on the left side, making it designed for right-handed users, while the fire selector is ambidextrous. The sights of the airsoft replica are also made from plastic and can be adjusted laterally.

Interior of the Replica

The operation of this airsoft replica closely mimics that of the real weapon. With each shot, the recoil cocks the hammer and feeds the next BB. A very important aspect regarding this airsoft replica is the AUTO function, which is impossible not to impress anyone. The resulting recoil is immense. Targeting on AUTO is nearly impossible. Disassembling the replica is done similarly to the real weapon. The rear part is movable while the front part is fixed. The magazine of the airsoft replica is massive, holding approximately 21 BBs, and at the back of the magazine is the CO2 cartridge intended for operation. Despite its size and recoil, using BBs weighing 0.20g, the resulting speed is 100m/s, and we appreciate the manufacturer's efforts to allow this airsoft replica to be used in the field.

Power Supply

This airsoft replica operates on CO2. This is not a bad thing, as the replica can thus be used when the ambient temperature is low. The CO2 consumption is quite high. The autonomy is for 2 magazines of BBs from a 12g CO2 cartridge.

Attention: It is recommended to spray a small amount of silicone oil on the contact seal surface before installing a new CO2 cartridge. It is not recommended to store the CO2 cartridge in the airsoft replica; after each use, even if the cartridge is not empty, it must be removed to protect the seals.