WE 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 blowback. 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 and 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’s a portable cannon.

Exterior of the Replica

The presented airsoft replica is manufactured by WE. The model closely mimics the Desert Eagle Mark XIX .50 A.E. The upper parts, rails, grip, and lower connection are made of durable metal. The weight of the airsoft replica is not to be overlooked, approximately 1.3 kg. Like the real pistol, this airsoft replica features recoil. This toy is not for the faint of heart. Its dimensions are impressive, its character imposing, and the recoil matches. The controls of the pistol are predominantly on the left side, making it designated for right-handed users, while the fire selector is ambidextrous. The sights of the airsoft replica are made of 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. The resulting recoil is immense. Disassembly of 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 30 BBs, and the large compartment for gas storage provides great autonomy. Despite its size and recoil, using 0.20g BBs, the resulting velocity is 110m/s; we appreciate the manufacturer’s efforts to allow this airsoft replica to be used in the field.

Power Source

This replica operates on Green Gas. Any stronger gas can seriously damage the internal components of the pistol. Under optimal temperature and operating conditions, the airsoft replica can operate the entire magazine with one gas charge and lock the slide in the position indicating the end of BBs. We recommend using high-quality BBs for optimal performance and do not recommend reusing BBs or using low-quality BBs as the replica may malfunction.