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Customer Reviews for Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 C .45 ACP 4.33" Matte Black, 8+1


Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 C .45 ACP 4.33 Matte Black, 8+1 Buy Now

49 Reviews. 4.9 out of 5 Stars!
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Ronnie P on 10/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am extremely impressed with the quality of this 1911, especially at this price point. The fit and finish are very nice and the trigger pull out of the box measured 3 lb - 1.5 oz. The front slide serrations were an unexpected, but much appreciated, surprise as I did not see those on the promotional picture. Sight dovetail cuts on the handgun I purchased are Novak style so there are quite a few aftermarket options available if you want to upgrade from the plain black-on-black OEM sights as I have done. To date, I only have a few hundred rounds of 230 gr hardball downrange but have not experienced a single failure to feed/fire. Twenty-five yard POA/POI and very accurate (< 1-1/2" groups). I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another Magnum Research/Bul Armory MR1911C based on what I have seen/experienced so far.

Philip B on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Probably the best bang for the buck for a quality 1911...I have had it for a few years...Purchased some Kimber night sights and had a local smith install... Has functioned flawlessly... Thinking about getting the stainless version although it's hard to find! If your looking for a great carry gun, you can't go wrong with this bad boy!!

Michael A on 10/07/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my second Magnum Research 1911, other is a 1911G. Functions flawlessly, no issues encountered. These are very well made 1911s, reliable, accurate, excellent finish. Absolutely happy with this purchase! On an interesting note, the slide has the machining cut for a traditional barrel bushing if anyone wanted to swap the bull barrel for a standard barrel and bushing.

Douglas K on 06/04/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This gun is a work of art. My first 1911 which it took a good 5 minutes to learn how to break it down and clean, is now my favorite carry weapon as it is accurate right out of the box. I look forward to lots of range time with this beauty

Gerald B on 03/05/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

this desert eagle 1911 c is the 4th firearm i have purchased from buds guns
as always buds guns service is outstanding !
the desert eagle 1911c came out of the box shooting true and with out any problems! except slinging oil lol ! because i did not strip and clean before range !
i am not going to nit pick like a lot of people do over small thing ! all though i have found none ! just saying !! i recommend this hand gun and buds guns for all your gun needs

Teresa J on 10/08/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Beautiful firearm, prompt delivery. Shoots and fires as smooth as a swiss watch. Now my daily carry...

Thomas H on 07/24/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Picture wasnt accurate. Came with plastic grips that I'm not a fan of and replaced with pachmayr wood ones.

David N on 11/21/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I Loved this handgun. I unfortunately needed money and had to sell it. Accurate, insane factory trigger pull, and the price was untouchable, I just wish I still had it.

Scott M on 08/15/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Ran about 350 thru this pistol on it's first outing, right from the box. Accurate, easy to shoot, no malfunctions except a dud primer. Good to go on that score. Some light machining marks visible thru the finish, not a big deal considering price point, and far better overall fit and finish than anything in its price range, except for ruger. Excellent trigger out of the box, as good as some customs. Mags both function flawlessly, and the pistol runs mccormicks and springfields without issue. Tthe whole pistols feels a tiny bit rough, but i believe that's because it hasn't been worn in. Slide serrations are good, mainspring housing is, thankfully, sharply checkered, and overall grip is outstanding despite the smooth frontstrap on the grip. Slide fitment is very good, exceptionally smooth for the price of the pistol. If i have a complaint, i suppose it's the grip panel screws' installation. After its first range day, grip panels had loosened up. Tiny dab of thread locker and good to go, seems they were just barely snugged down at the assembly plant. Overall, great pistol. Absolutely outstanding for the price point.

Austin H on 07/01/2017
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Pains me to leave a 3* review. Really wanted to love this gun. Buds was very helpful--answered my questions about price matching, and communicated clearly when/how this would be shipped. The gun is gorgeous, and feels great in the hand. I don't know what MRI was thinking with the huge rollmark--that's annoying, but I knew it was on there when I ordered it, so whatever. It's tacky, and it means that I have to put up with wise-cracks every time I bust it out, but it's fine. Overall, it's a good looking gun. Everything fits super tight. ...But maybe too tight. I got this in December, and it was cold. When I got it, I cleaned the bore, and took it out to my outdoor range. First session was good. Bullseye on the first shot from 15 yards. I don't believe I had any issues. I left it in my car for a few hours before taking it over to a fellow gun-nut friend to show it off. As I say, it was December, so it was very cold. By the time I got it out of my car at my pal's, the gun was very cold. I don't know if temperature was a factor but I assumed it was: I'm showing it to my buddy, and the slide is moving very slowly (draw it back, release it, and it returns at about half the speed that it should). "The lube is probably cold?" I guess. Take it back out to the range. Now it is partially feeding ammo (failing to completely return to battery), every 5th round or so. Can't get through a magazine. I've got Hornady, Geco, Sellier & Bellot, and Wolf ammo. Choice of ammo does not affect it. The bullet partially enters the chamber, but the slide doesn't make it back to battery. It stops about 1/2 inch short. I strip it, clean it, lube it, reassemble. Bring it back to the range: same issue. I'm at 500 rounds through it, and the problem is not getting any better. I can likely fix it with a heavier recoil spring, I imagine. I can send it off to MRI. But it's a brand new gun. It gets three stars because I think it will be fixable, and because it feels good. But it doesn't WORK, and there's no reason for that. I absolutely could not rely on this gun to save my life, and that really grinds me gears. Other minor things: the case is poorly designed. It only has a slot for one magazine. It comes with two magazines, which is nice. But that means that if you want to have both of your magazines in the case, you have to have either an empty one in the magazine well, or a loaded one. Personally, I would prefer to have a loaded magazine handy in the case, but not actually in the well (I don't like storing loaded guns, but I don't want to have to drop a mag AND THEN slap in a mag if I actually needed the thing). Didn't factor this into my rating, just find it to be a stupid design. I also personally don't like the white-ish trigger. It should be black. But that's just an aesthetic thing. Again, didn't factor into my rating, I just think it would look better if it were black.

Adam B on 03/28/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Awesome pistol. Buds of course delivery was excellent and ahead of schedule. Desert Eagle is know for its .50, but this 1911 should be given credit. I have owned other 1911 models such as Kimber and Wilson Combat and I would put this 1911c up there with them. Superior quality, sleek looking, and performs just as good if not better. I have put about 250 rounds through it and it ran flawlessly. My only complaint was the picture showed Rosewood grips and mine came gray. Will replace. For that I knocked it down a star.

Daniel F on 02/24/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I've had my new Desert Eagle 1911C for a couple weeks now and its an outstanding firearm. As other reviews have said, the trigger is by far the best trigger pull on any gun anywhere near this price point that I've ever owned. I love it! I highly recommend this weapon to anyone looking for an affordable 1911. For the price, I don't think there's another 1911 on the market that comes close to this gun. The gun was shipped from Buds to my local FFL with upgraded VZ Operator II grips, which was a pleasant surprise. All for $600! If you're in the market for a 1911 under $800, do yourself a favor and get the Desert Eagle!

Joseph H on 03/20/2016
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I just recently bought the Desert eagle 1911C and put a few dozen rounds through the pistol without any issues at all. Mine did have some inconsistency in the finish, the slide stop seemed to be more satin and the blueing on the safety looked spotty, not really a major problem but worth mentioning. The gun is tight without any wiggle trigger has some slop or take up but is light for a out of box config. Overall I like the 1911c it's a solid shooter and worth considering. Fairly sure it is manufactured by bull not IMI-IWI like I had initially thought. Bought it from buds and it was shipped without delay.

Jason M on 01/10/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very happy with my purchase. Buds offers the quality customer service consistent with my history with them. The firearm arrived quickly and the initial inspect reveled no concerns. I planned on doing typical upgrades prior to shoot (polishing ramp and installation of other various "needed" 1911 upgrades) but did not to test the firearm "out of the box." After the initial cleaning, my first time out at the range with it yielded no failures with over 250 rounds. I used multiple different magazines including the (2) supplied stock, ProMags and Wilsons. Ammo was combination of Gold Dot, multiple reloads (LAX, Freedom, and others), and Winchester white box. Trigger was excellent and sights were dialed in. I would not hesitate to purchase another one.

Wayne I on 06/02/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

The good: The gun shoots great right out of the box, no failures with all kinds of ammo. very manageable recoil, very well-balanced, excellent trigger, sights are ok. Fit and finish is great. I'm very pleased with the gun and Buds is always a pleasure to deal with. The bad: This pistol is advertised on Magnum Research's website and other firearms sellers sites as shipping with 2 mags. My pistol came with one. I'm going to touch base with MRI and see if they can make it right. These mags are anywhere from $25 - $29, so I kind of feel cheated. Hence the four star rating. (5 for Buds)

Barry M on 03/28/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

finely went to range to fire my desert eagle 1911 .......... WOW shot flawless no misfires or jams great shooter accurate I bet this pistol will keep moving up in price better get one soon .... trigger is also great this is a keeper

Barry S on 01/31/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This 1911 is one of my favorites and has a great price. I have put over 200 rounds through it and no FTEs. Very smooth! Magnum Research makes great firearms and this 1911 smokes my Kimbers.

Barry S on 01/31/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This 1911 is one of my favorites and has a great price. I have put over 200 rounds through it and no FTEs. Very smooth! Magnum Research makes great firearms and this 1911 smokes my Kimbers.

Barry S on 01/31/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This 1911 is one of my favorites and has a great price. I have put over 200 rounds through it and no FTEs. Very smooth! Magnum Research makes great firearms and this 1911 smokes my Kimbers.

Barry S on 01/31/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This 1911 is one of my favorites and has a great price. I have put over 200 rounds through it and no FTEs. Very smooth! Magnum Research makes great firearms and this 1911 smokes my Kimbers.

Ralph H on 01/17/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have ordered three guns from Buds. I do not work for Buds, so my review is not biased nor slanted. Even without the cash discount Bud's price was the best I could find, and even though processing took several days, the price made it worth the wait. The other reviews of this gun are not exaggerated. The gun arrived in safe condition and well lubed. I know appearances aren't everything, but even with the somewhat large billboarding on the side, it is still a very handsome gun. Fit and finish were good. The grips are nice. After reading all the comments about the nice trigger I thought I'd probably get the one with a gritty, heavy trigger. Nope,... smooth, sweet and crisp. VERY nice trigger! I like the "Commander" type size as well...not too big....not too small. When I first got the gun the weather was too bad to shoot, but yesterday I had a few moments to try her out. I confess I only had time to put about 40 rounds through it, but all 40 rounds fed flawlessly. (230Gr FMJ) The black sights are fully acceptable, though white dots would certainly help...but I knew it had black sights when I bought it. Even with the black sights it was acceptably accurate out of the box. The smooth trigger and bull barrel made it nice to shoot even for a 45ACP. The only hesitancy I had in purchasing this gun was the fact that it only comes with a one year warranty, where as most guns have a lifetime. After not only seeing the reviews on this website, but after thoroughly researching reviews in many places it appear this is a very well made handgun. Also, if there is an issue with a handgun it is safe to say it is going to surface within the first few times (first year) of shooting it. So, from a practical area, 1 year is probably acceptable. I can already tell this is going to be one of my favorites.

Christopher G on 01/03/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fantastic firearm smooth easy to shoot! Operated without a problem(with up and ball ammo) Would recommend to anyone.buds service was quick and easy-to-use would also recommend.Will do more business in the future.

Jay K on 12/22/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What can I say, that hasn't been said ! You can't go wrong with Bud's !! Picked it up, cleaned it up and it went Bang every time ! 100 rounds ,No Problems at all ! Fit and finish Up there with the best, at a lot less ! Great Gun for the price, Will be adding a fiber optics front sight, tired old eyes !!!

Anthony P on 11/18/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Well made well balanced. Over 100 rounds first time out. No failures of any type. My 95 lb grandson fired it with no problem. Accurate right out of box. Trigger is sweet, range master fired it and grinned from ear to ear with first trigger pull. Can not recommend it highly enough. Apparently my research paid off.

Richard G on 10/21/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice gun,well made. I have the full size 1911 from Magnum Research so I had faith this one would be as good. Ordered on 8/18/14 but did not get the gun till 8/27/14 and I am a Club Member, I paid with a Credit Card just so I would not have to wait. Not Happy about it.

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