When big-bore revolvers become a big bore…
When you think about hunting big game with a handgun, no doubt you’re thinking of single-shot pistols chambered in rifle calibers, or of big-bore revolvers chambered in more or less the same. Trouble is, putting the kind of firepower necessary for an ethical kill shot through a handgun can result in some pretty brutal recoil. Magnum Research, Inc. has a solution to that quandary in the form of their newest Desert Eagle chambering: the DE429. The .429 caliber is essentially a necked-down .50-cal Desert Eagle AE, and it maintains much of the knockdown power of its .50-caliber daddy.
“If I was a handgun hunter, I would be looking at this, seriously,” says Jim Kimsey, host of AdVANture Hunter. In this video, you’ll find out why many hunters have switched from the big-bore revolvers standard to handgun hunting to the softer-shooting semi-auto. With a long bore axis and the heavy steel construction for which Magnum Research is famous, you’ll get the kind of accuracy and manageability you never expected from a hunting pistol.
Want to know more? Visit MagnumResearch.com!
Joe Tracey says
Are the DE barrels still being made? I need a brushed chrome 44 barrel?
Gary Catron says
I have been handgun hunting deer in Virginia for 10 years now, and it is a revolver in 45-70 it is also a Magnum Research with 7 1/2 inch barrel and a 2×7 power scope, i am 70 years old now and starting to have trouble holding this gun up to shot, but i still love hunting with this gun. It has brought back excitement in hunting.
Gary Catron
Roanoke, Virginia
Captain Bob says
I have one of these .429’s and was able to get some ammo but there is no empty brass available for reloaders. Starline makes it but refuses to sell it to anyone but that ammo manufacturer. This is going to hurt its popularity, for sure.
ONSLOW1066 says
What happens when you cannot find any ammo for this gun????
CHARLES says
When will DESERT EAGLE 50,44,357 BE BACK IN STORES TO PURCHASE?
Michael Brown says
iT’S COOL, BUT MY .50de DOESN’T KICK AS BAD AS MY OLD MILITARY .45, and if I want more I’ll just use my 500 S&W Mag, so I don’t see much use for it, but to each their own, this IS still AMERICA!
Barry says
I currently have a desert eagle .50 and a military 45 the 45 doesn’t even come close to kicking or the power down range that a .50 caliber has if you think they do you’ve never fired a .50 desert eagle you must hold it just to look at it
Daniel says
How about some ammo for the 429 de
Captain says
Has this been tested in bear country? When can or will it be?
me says
Personally I would prefer something in the line of 300g to stop a charging grizzly when it comes to handguns.
Dan Kimble says
The velocity you mention for a 240gr bullet is already very easily achievable in a 445 super mag..
warren Lilly says
But with half the recoil you’ll actually hit what you aimed at ðŸ¤
A.Maslo says
Is it an actual 7 round clip or a magazine?
Robert L Hagemann says
Mag.
Richard Ziert says
Is there a across the chest holster made for this ?
Lee Schon says
Check out the Man Gear Alaska Chest Holster. Top quality and function, made right in Wasilla, Alaska.
Dennis Holland says
Details, on how much and where can I see one.
James says
Magnum Research, how about a carbine/rifle in 429DE and in 50 Action and in 475 Wildey.
This would be a great hog, deer and bear hunting combo. I’m sure you would sell quite a few of them.