.50 Action Express
Pistol
Magnum pistol cartridge developed for the Desert Eagle: the upper limit of what a semi-automatic pistol can handle.
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Overview
Designed by Evan Whildin (Action Arms) in 1988 to give the Desert Eagle a distinctive caliber capable of taking medium game. It uses a rebated rim matching .44 Magnum diameter, so converting the gun requires only a new barrel, bolt and magazine.
Specifications
- Bullet diameter
- 12,7 mm (.500")
- Case length
- 32,6 mm
- Overall length
- 41,3 mm
- Bullet weight
- 19,4 g (300 gr)
- Typical muzzle velocity
- ≈ 470 m/s
- Typical energy
- ≈ 2200 J
- Introduced
- 1988
Pros
- +Carbine-level energy in a pistol.
- +Suitable for medium-range hunting.
Cons
- −Extreme recoil, minimum capacity (7 rounds).
- −Expensive and uncommon ammunition.
History and use
Designed expressly for the IMI Desert Eagle Mark XIX. It remains a niche caliber: hunting, sport and cinematic use.
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