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Posted: 12/4/2016 12:06:15 PM EDT
I have the bug to buy a Desert Eagle .50 after scoring some cheap ammo on a Black Friday deal.  I like the idea of the integral brake for reduced muzzle flip but am not really into the stainless finish or the blued finish.  Those are the only two finished available with the integral brake.  I am also not really planning on adding any accessories, so the rails (especially not into the look of the lower rail) aren't necessary.

That being said,  what is the general opinion of the muzzle brake?  Really helpful or totally unnecessary?  Thanks.
Link Posted: 12/4/2016 12:17:20 PM EDT
[#1]
Can it be Mag-na ported? Buddy had a 10mm that had that service years back. Could be an option.
Link Posted: 12/4/2016 8:32:48 PM EDT
[#2]
I just bought the .357 lightweight L5 version, which has a shorter barrel and integral brake. It does make a noticeable difference shooting it next to the standard .357 MK-XIX. And generally the larger calibers benefit mote from a brake.

I pit a brake on a .44 barrel back before they started doing factory brakes. That one cuts out around half of the muzzle flip, and I expect one on the .50 would do the same.

Initially, MRI started with a bolt-on brake that extended the original barrel, giving you an equivalent  7" barrel. More recently they started machining the brake directly into the barrel, keeping the overall length to 6". I like the looks of these better, but it's a matter of personal preference.

Here's the .357 L5 and the standard 6" .357:

Desert Eagle .357 comparison: L5 vs. MK-XIX


And here's a few other comparisons:

Desert Eagle .357/.44/.50 Recoil Comparison


I've thought about getting the .50 barrel Mag-Na-Ported, but haven't yet. It would be interesting to see the difference between that and a factory ported barrel.
Link Posted: 12/5/2016 4:59:46 PM EDT
[#3]
Sounds like the integral brake is the way to go.  


Now i guess the question is whether I should go with the all stainless,
http://www.magnumresearch.com/GetDynamicImage.aspx?dir=itemImages&path=SVimg-DE50SRMB.jpg&w=326&h=278


or with the new aluminum frame lightweight l6 in .50ae?
http://www.magnumresearch.com/GetDynamicImage.aspx?dir=itemImages&path=SVimg-DE50ASIMB.jpg&w=326&h=278
Link Posted: 12/6/2016 1:05:34 PM EDT
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Sounds like the integral brake is the way to go.  


Now i guess the question is whether I should go with the all stainless,
http://www.magnumresearch.com/GetDynamicImage.aspx?dir=itemImages&path=SVimg-DE50SRMB.jpg&w=326&h=278


or with the new aluminum frame lightweight l6 in .50ae?
http://www.magnumresearch.com/GetDynamicImage.aspx?dir=itemImages&path=SVimg-DE50ASIMB.jpg&w=326&h=278
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http://www.ar15.com/forums/manageReply.html?a=squote&b=5&f=30&t=172568&r=1913905&page=1#

Go with the stainless. Shooting the .50AE you will want all the weight you can retain in the gun to help mitigate recoil.

Go with the aluminum if you plan to carry it concealed.
Link Posted: 12/6/2016 5:43:20 PM EDT
[#5]
Go 10"....The flip on my .50 isn't as bad as the 6".  Of course now you'll be looked at as "that guy" at the range
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