Like any good kid in the 80's, I watched every action movie from that time, and they all seemed to have Desert Eagles in them. I think even Billy in Predator had one, in a shoulder holster.
But I never got around to buying one, instead a bought a much more useful S&W 629.
Now I'm thinking about going back to the days of old, and getting an 80's style DE, in .44 Mag. Couple of questions:
1. Are there any major differences between the ones made in the 80's, and current models? Are the current ones better via various internal improvements, or just in rails and such to be able to put lights and lasers and Pez dispensers on them?
2. Do the 80's versions use all the same internal parts as the current versions, such that there's no issues about spare springs, extractors, etc.
3. I've seen a few that have been Mag-na-ported. Any function issues if so, or no problems? Since they are gas operated, I suppose if too much gas is bled off, maybe there's not enough to cycle. Or maybe there's so much gas from a .44 that there's no issue.
4. Anything else to look for with regards to 80's Desert Eagles?
Thanks,