RE: [HOE] Desert Eagle = ultimate wasteland gun

[Theo McGuckin <tsm@jlab.org>]

> Agreed.  It is akin to  Beretta offering a 9mm, a .40, and a .45 in a
> similar styled handgun.
> 
> That and the Desert Eagle is around $1000 (approx) new, 2000 dollars.  It
> would be more expensive later, since manufacturing has ceased.

Clarrfication:
You can buy a desert eagle kit that includes the gun and all the parts to
convert between the 4 ammos and 2 barrel lengths:
http://www.magnumresearch.com/
follow the links to the desert eagle XIX

Quote:
"The entire Mark XIX Component System is based on a single platform. With
its gas operation, rotating bolt and all-steel construction, this is the
heart of the firearm. Once you've purchased a Desert Eagle, you can change
the barrel length or the caliber in seconds, if you have the appropriate
components on hand."

"The Mark XIX Desert Eagle Pistol offers true interchangeability. Eight
different pistols are available - .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .440 Cor-Bon
Magnum, or .50 A.E., each with a 6-inch or 10-inch barrel. Purchase one
pistol and you have the platform to build the other seven with a simple
switch of components"

And finally:

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Mark XIX Component System Package  DEXIX  $3,891.00  
With any custom shop finish, except 24K or titanium     add $615.00  
With 24K gold or titanium gold finish     add $1,515.00  
Mark XIX System Package/6-inch only  DEXIX6  $2,395.00  
Mark XIX System Package/10-inch only  DEXIX10  $2,655.00  

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Pricey, but quite possibly worth it for the serious gunfighter in the
wasted west.

Theo McGuckin - SysAdmin, JLab


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