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capnkirktm · 06-02-2008, 02:17 PM

Do baby eagles say "Baby Eagle" on the slide or does it say "Desert Eagle"? My buddy showed me his Desert Eagle and it was tiny, like the size of a Baby Eagle and chambered in 9mm but it had Desert Eagle on the slide. I always thought Desert Eagles were only .50 and .44mag so I was kinda baffled. On a side note, are the smaller Baby/Desert Eagles in 9mm very reliable? I really like the feel of his gun and was thinking about picking one up.

nothingness · 06-02-2008, 03:23 PM

Baby Eagle 9mm.

As far as reliability, not sure since I don't own one. I do like them alot though. I see them as being a more comfortable version of the big Desert Eagle (which I owned).

**KingAirDriver** · 06-02-2008, 03:34 PM

I had a Baby Eagle 9mm (full size, steel), just like the one pictured above. It was a really sweet shooter. It was very accurate, too! It's probably the most accurate pistol I've ever owned, and reliability was flawless in the time I had it. Had to sell it to fund my AR, otherwise I'd still have it.

gotnspikes · 06-02-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by capnkirktm

Do baby eagles say "Baby Eagle" on the slide or does it say "Desert Eagle"? My buddy showed me his Desert Eagle and it was tiny, like the size of a Baby Eagle and chambered in 9mm but it had Desert Eagle on the slide. I always thought Desert Eagles were only .50 and .44mag so I was kinda baffled. On a side note, are the smaller Baby/Desert Eagles in 9mm very reliable? I really like the feel of his gun and was thinking about picking one up.

I believe the full size came out in 9mm and I know they came out in .357 as well.

gkelley3 · 06-03-2008, 03:03 AM

I own two Baby Eagle compact versions in 9mm, one steel and the other polymer.

Both have been extremely reliable. The polymer model is my wife's primary defensive weapon while I use the steel model as a range gun.

If you get it I think you'll be satisfied.

**Cannibul** · 06-03-2008, 05:43 AM

I have a BE in .45 acp and it just has Desert Eagle on the frame.

JUSTJEFF3 · 06-03-2008, 11:14 AM

That's A Baby Eagle. Desert Eagles Smallest Caliber Is In .357mag

oldmantod · 06-03-2008, 12:58 PM

I have the exact thing as above in brushed nickel - dead balls on.

I am actually thinking of unloading it along the way.

T

gun1three · 06-05-2008, 08:55 AM

Hope this anwers a few of your questions about the Baby Eagle:

The whole line of small pistols from Magnum Research is called the Baby Eagle Pistol. Available in 9mm, 40 S&W and .45acp. They are marked on the pistol frame as "DESERT EAGLE PISTOL". They are not marked Baby Eagle. In fact the only place that I have seen them referred to as a Baby Eagle is on the website and on the cover of the owneres manual. Even the case the gun came in is only marked "Magnum Research" on the outside, no reference to Baby Eagle.

There are four basic models of the Baby Eagle but many different configurations.
-Standard, full size grip 4.72" bbl
-Semi compact, full size grip 3.7" bbl
-Compact, short grip 3.5" bbl
-Compact polymer

There are many different configurations and finishes. There a couple of polymers with light rails.

As far as how the 9mm shoots. I have the compact, steel 9mm and it is a great gun. It shoots accurately and handles well. I bought it for my wife and she loves it. I have about 35 guns and would not ever consider getting rid of this one. I hope this helps.

**einheit 13** · 06-05-2008, 06:13 PM

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One specific aspect of the Jericho pistols is that it has been imported in various countries (most notably the USA) under a variety of names, other than its original one. Its main US importer, the Magnum Research Co imported these pistols under trade marks like "UZI Eagle", "Baby Eagle", "Baby Desert Eagle" and even "Desert Eagle", trying to capitalize on the commercial success of the much bigger and entirely different "Desert Eagle" pistol, also made in Israel by IMI and marketed by Magnum Research. It must be noted that unlike the original Desert Eagle, which is more of a hunting weapon, the Jericho is a true combat / self-defence weapon, comfortable to handle, carry and fire, as well as reliable and accurate.
It must be noted that recently the small arms business of IMI has been privatized, and Jericho pistols are currently made by IWI (Israeli Weapon Industries) Ltd.

Desert Eagle and UZI Eagle and Jericho were on the slide....

06-02-2008, 02:17 PM	#1
capnkirktm XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 57	Baby Eagle question Do baby eagles say "Baby Eagle" on the slide or does it say "Desert Eagle"? My buddy showed me his Desert Eagle and it was tiny, like the size of a Baby Eagle and chambered in 9mm but it had Desert Eagle on the slide. I always thought Desert Eagles were only .50 and .44mag so I was kinda baffled. On a side note, are the smaller Baby/Desert Eagles in 9mm very reliable? I really like the feel of his gun and was thinking about picking one up.

06-02-2008, 03:23 PM	#2
nothingness XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Worth, Tx / Depression Ranch Posts: 833	Baby Eagle 9mm. As far as reliability, not sure since I don't own one. I do like them alot though. I see them as being a more comfortable version of the big Desert Eagle (which I owned). __________________ T n f g H When the Government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the Government, there is tyranny. - Thomas Jefferson

06-02-2008, 03:34 PM	#3
KingAirDriver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: FL230 and KS Posts: 1,380	I had a Baby Eagle 9mm (full size, steel), just like the one pictured above. It was a really sweet shooter. It was very accurate, too! It's probably the most accurate pistol I've ever owned, and reliability was flawless in the time I had it. Had to sell it to fund my AR, otherwise I'd still have it. __________________ "When life's on the line, we're in the air." Freight Dogs - Order of the Sleepless Knights.

06-03-2008, 03:03 AM	#5
gkelley3 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,306	I own two Baby Eagle compact versions in 9mm, one steel and the other polymer. Both have been extremely reliable. The polymer model is my wife's primary defensive weapon while I use the steel model as a range gun. If you get it I think you'll be satisfied. __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing." Gen. George S. Patton Last edited by gkelley3; 06-03-2008 at 11:27 AM.

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06-03-2008, 11:14 AM	#7
JUSTJEFF3 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: memphis Posts: 24	That's A Baby Eagle. Desert Eagles Smallest Caliber Is In .357mag

06-03-2008, 12:58 PM	#8
oldmantod XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cle-Burbs, Ohio Posts: 644	I have the exact thing as above in brushed nickel - dead balls on. I am actually thinking of unloading it along the way. T

06-05-2008, 08:55 AM	#9
gun1three XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 35	Hope this anwers a few of your questions about the Baby Eagle: The whole line of small pistols from Magnum Research is called the Baby Eagle Pistol. Available in 9mm, 40 S&W and .45acp. They are marked on the pistol frame as "DESERT EAGLE PISTOL". They are not marked Baby Eagle. In fact the only place that I have seen them referred to as a Baby Eagle is on the website and on the cover of the owneres manual. Even the case the gun came in is only marked "Magnum Research" on the outside, no reference to Baby Eagle. There are four basic models of the Baby Eagle but many different configurations. -Standard, full size grip 4.72" bbl -Semi compact, full size grip 3.7" bbl -Compact, short grip 3.5" bbl -Compact polymer There are many different configurations and finishes. There a couple of polymers with light rails. As far as how the 9mm shoots. I have the compact, steel 9mm and it is a great gun. It shoots accurately and handles well. I bought it for my wife and she loves it. I have about 35 guns and would not ever consider getting rid of this one. I hope this helps.