Magnum Research 1911

[KDale]

The DE 1911 GSS 4.3" looks like a nice commander size 1911 in stainless steel and checkered front strap. Priced around $700, are these good guns and can you swap out the parts with other 1911 parts such as sights, grip safety, thumb safety, mag wells?
Thanks

[Bawanna]

They are excellent guns. I have 2 government size, one blued, one stainless and one commander size. I haven't got to shoot the stainless yet but holding it and looking at it I know it's a keeper for sure.
My blued one is probably my most accurate 1911 at least with me at the controls. It's sweet. The commander runs right with it and on any given day might beat it in the accuracy department.

Far as I know it's mil spec. I notice the grip frame is slightly deeper front to back but standard 1911 grips fit perfectly and I don't think it effects any other parts. I'm not certain what the sight cuts are for replacement sights but shouldn't be hard to find out.
Have you seen a stainless commander, I've heard they are like chicken lips to find, the full size can be a challenge too. Just not enough of them in the system yet.

[KDale]

I saw both in stainless recently on gunbroker, dont know if they are still there or not but are might nice.

[Bawanna]

Personally if I didn't have them already, I wouldn't hesitate. I really really love them myself. Great guns, great value.

[gb6491]

Colonel Bawanna has reported before that there is a new style billboard in circulation: http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?30380-Desert-Eagle-1911-markings&p=389090#post389090
I'd be inclined to look for one of those rather than the older style.
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Definitely look for the newer style but don't pass up a gift price on an old one if it's good enough. They shoot good.

The new one grips you, you don't have to grip it. Between the VZ grips and the front strap checkering, its like grabbing a cactus in a nice sort of way.

I don't know if they make the blued model with front strap checkering etc or not, never seen one myself.

[eligius]

This is a DE 1911 CSS (4.33 in. barrel) i picked up about two weeks ago. Very accurate shooter. Bull barrel, no bushing.

http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15109&stc=1http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15110&stc=1

[MMyers1970]

This is a DE 1911 CSS (4.33 in. barrel) i picked up about two weeks ago. Very accurate shooter. Bull barrel, no bushing.

http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15109&stc=1http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15110&stc=1


Did yours come with the knife?

[mattallamerican]

they sure look good are the made from forgings or cast

[kenemoore]

Does field stripping require a special tool?

[gb6491]

they sure look good are the made from forgings or cast

http://www.magnumresearch.com/firearms/magnum-research-desert-eagle-1911-g-model.asp (http://www.magnumresearch.com/firearms/magnum-research-desert-eagle-1911-g-model.asp):
"The Desert Eagle 1911 single action models are available in three barrel lengths: 5.01”, 4.33” (bushingless) and 3.0” (bushingless). They are shipped with two magazines with extended base pads for positive magazine insertion. The frame is precision cast and machined from high quality steel (aluminum, 3.0” model) and the slide is machined from solid billets of steel then finished in a matte black or matte stainless. The Desert Eagle 1911 comes loaded with features that would cost extra from a custom gunsmith. Some of these features include high-ride beavertail grip safety, extended magazine release, aluminum trigger with an overtravel stop, stainless steel full-length guide rod, extended thumb safety, enlarged ejection port, beveled magazine well and G10 (black/grey) grips held in place by stainless steel hex screws. Series 70 configuration."


Regards,
Greg

[mattallamerican]

Does field stripping require a special tool? no bushing no tool

[Bawanna]

The G model I believe has a bushing but you don't really need a tool. The two smaller models are bushingless.

[gb6491]

Does field stripping require a special tool?
The bushing-less guns come with a take down tool (a bent paper clip will also work).
https://www.magnumresearch.com/PDF/DE1911Manual.pdf

However, it is possible field strip them without the tool, but the slide is under tension when doing so and special consideration must be given to the spring and guide rod when removing or installing the top end. With tension on the slide, installing the slide stop merits a little more care as well.
Regards,
Greg

[eligius]

Did yours come with the knife?

No, no knife was offered on the dealers web site where I got mine from. Here's the link----https://www.860firearms.com/products/semi-automatic-magnum-research-desert-eagle-761226087267

[eligius]

Does field stripping require a special tool?

I do it with paper clip, easy strip.

[eligius]

they sure look good are the made from forgings or cast

I think the frame is made from cast and the slide is milled from solid block of steel.

[MMyers1970]

No, no knife was offered on the dealers web site where I got mine from. Here's the link----https://www.860firearms.com/products/semi-automatic-magnum-research-desert-eagle-761226087267


That's disappointing. I met a Kahr rep at a recent event and he told me all DE 1911s were now shipping with knives. I also asked this question in a Kahr owners' FB group and someone who works for Magnum Research told me all 1911s should come with the knife. Have you tried calling Kahr to see if they will hook you up? It's a really nice knife.

[eligius]

That's disappointing. I met a Kahr rep at a recent event and he told me all DE 1911s were now shipping with knives. I also asked this question in a Kahr owners' FB group and someone who works for Magnum Research told me all 1911s should come with the knife. Have you tried calling Kahr to see if they will hook you up? It's a really nice knife.

No, I haven't tried calling Kahr yet, but I thing it's a longshot.

[eligius]

Dealer in Connecticut is offering two Desert Eagle 1911 models in stainless steel with knifes for $779, link below.

https://www.860firearms.com/category.semi-automatic-handguns?filter_brand=7544