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Customer Reviews for Magnum Research ME380 Micro Desert Eagle 380 ACP 2.2" 6+1 Blk Poly Grip Nickel


Magnum Research ME380 Micro Desert Eagle 380 ACP 2.2 6+1 Blk Poly Grip Nickel Buy Now

18 Reviews. 4.7 out of 5 Stars!
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Jack B on 07/22/2017
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Can hit the paper with all 7 at 15 feet from a two hand hold: out of character for the one hand, shoot from the hip, near point-blank defense it is intended for. Extremely reliable; never had a jam. Had to send mine in for warranty work after 200 rounds (cracked slide at contact point with slide stop on the frame). Quick two week repair and turn around time. Worst recoil of any 380 I ever shot. 30 rounds at the range and you have had enough. The slide barely clears the web of your hand. If fired from a panic hasty grip it could cut & or jump out of hand. Could use a slight beaver-tail to prevent this. The mag release has major issues. It sticks out above the grip line and releases in your pocket or falls out when firing. A simple mag catch at the bottom would do just fine. Who is going to release a drop-free mag and insert another in a defense situation with this system? I ground down my mag release button and dressed it with a jewelers file. Problem solved. Several good style holsters out there. Some look like a cell phone pouch. Some inside pocket holsters completely cover the trigger guard. Despite the short-comings this is a reliable pistol.

Brad P on 07/11/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is the best pocket pistol you can buy in my opinion. I have several different pistols of this type and the quality of the materials and workmanship in unparalleled. In actuality, it is almost too nice of a gun to carry on a day-to-day basis. It is also very accurate, which is surprising for its size, and i have never (never!) had a feed/misfire problem. I liked it so much I bought several of these and they are all exceptional. I have had them for many years now. Although I love this pistol and carry it daily, there are a few notes that should be said. It does have a very heavy trigger pull which may take a bit to get used to - you don't want to go the range all day with it. Also, there can be an issue with the sensitivity of the mag release button. One of my pistols had this issue. However, I called Magnum Research and they sent me 2 parts within a week, free of charge, without any difficulties whatsoever. I have never worked on guns but it still only took me less than a minute to replace the parts (i really only needed the mag release pin) and it has been fine ever since. If you are looking for a high quality pocket pistol, this is your gun!

Jeremy R on 12/26/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Absolutely love it. Buds service was speedy and this little pistol is awesome. The grip is a bit small for my hands, so i went and bought an extra mag with the finger extension and it feels great now.

Brent L J on 09/21/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Thanks for the perfect Cary Pistol Seems Very well Made. Have had no problems. Shoots accurate. Well Made. A little heavy but not to much so carrying it is a problem.

Jimmy A on 04/27/2012
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This feels like a well made quality piece. I was happy with the quality but the gun is a little wide and heavy to be a good pocket gun for me.

Michael B on 04/19/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

As one of two Mag Research weapons I own, the other being a "Baby Eagle II .45, I cannot begin to say enough about the extremely high quality workmanship and performance that these heavy-duty weapons possess! If you're looking for a CCW "pocket piece" that won't consider failing you, look no further than the "Micro Eagle"....It's simply a smaller version of the legendary Dessert Eagle in quality and performance! Loaded with some nice .380 JHP's you can comfortably feel safe with this baby in your pocket! Perfect shooting, no failures to feed or eject and nice accurate shooting as best as can ever be expected from a small weapon. With Bud's service being second to none, and my purchase of this exceptional product....I'm one "happy camper"! Thanks Bud's!

Justin M on 05/05/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was my first purchase from Buds, and I couldn't be happier. The gun was shipped quickly and tracked the entire way. It arrived at the gun shop I selected and is exactly what I was looking for. I will definitely do business with Buds again and can't wait to get out to the range to fire some rounds. Thanks again Buds for a smooth transaction!!

Sam M on 03/03/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I normally don't offer my opinion on guns I purchase but this one deserves a thumbs up. The ME380 is accurate and reliable, well worth the few extra ounces of weight. Bud's did their part too by beating any price I could find elsewhere. This gun will out last the Mohicans, it's built like a tank.

Mark R on 02/18/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent pocket pistol. Fit and finish are great, trigger pull is reasonable for DAO. Bud's came through again with an outstanding price for this unit. Thanks Buds!!!!! ☺

Dacus G on 12/12/2010
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

Purchased this gun last year. Bud's was great to deal with. The gun, however, has a major design flaw that I could not get over. The clip release button is easily pressed, so I constantly have to check to make sure the clip is secure. Whether I have this gun on my hip or it is in my wife's purse, the button will find a way to press itself. This is unacceptable, as I don't think in a self-defense situation I should have to worry about that.

Dale Z on 12/05/2010
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

As always, Bud's was great to deal with. This a well made pocket pistol.... small, easy to carry, good looking & reliable. After about 100 rnds, no issues, no jams... even with cheap Russian ammo. I figure if it fires the cheap stuff flawlessly, it'll certainly fire the good stuff when I need it to. I keep it with me always. It'll be my companion for years to come.

Steven S on 11/24/2010
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I just recieved my Micro Eagle's from Bud's wasnt their quickest turnaround but arrived and is a quaility pocket pistol, fit and finish is nice compared to competetors with polymer frame, nice addition to collection...thanks again Buds

Michael C on 05/29/2010
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Really well made handgun, very slick. Nice design, no malfuctions. 5 star.

Michael E on 12/08/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have recently been able to find ammo to shoot in this gun and have found it to do well. I had some cheap .380 and it jammed a couple of times. Since getting decent ammo I have had no issues. It is accurate and carries very well in a pocket holster. Much better gun than many of the cheaper .380's I have shot.

Andrew C on 10/30/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have almost nothing bad to say about this gun. It fired and cycled without any glitches the first time I took it out to the range. I have had some other guns that had a break-in period. Here there was none: no issues at all with about 150 rounds put through it so far. It has a very good feel, with obviously precise manufacturing tolerances. The recoil isn't too bad. The base of my thumb was a little red after 50 rounds, but nothing too unpleasant. Accuracy is very good especially given the length. On the negative side: I wish it had better sites (they definitely work well enough though), and I am a little nervous about the small clearance between the slide and my hand. However, it seems to work.

Steven S on 09/25/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My favorite 380. Had a kel-tec that wouldn't shoot more than 4 rounds without jamming. This one has gone through hundreds of rounds of federal, aguila, and winchester whitebox without a single misfire. Smaller than the kel-tec but a bit beefier (thicker). Still conceals perfectly in a pocket holster. Finish is excellent. Only slight negative is the bite on recoil but not as bad as with the NAA Guardian.

Philip R on 09/18/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I got my ME380 back in May and have shot over 100 rounds with it ... not easy to find ammo. This gun is accurate ... first shot hit the X and in general I find this gun to be more accurate than my LCP (which I like a lot, also). It just feels like a real gun ... got some heft, but obviously small and easy to conceal in a pocket holster. This gun is a real sleeper ... fits into the gap between the LCP/P3AT on one end and the new Kahr 380 on the other. I would recommend the ME to anyone who appreciates anything that is well-built and feels good to just pick it up.

Dale H on 04/27/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I just recieved the only 2 Micro Eagle's that Bud's had in stock and I could not be happier. The owner of the range that I shoot at opened them when they were delivered today and called me to ask if she could buy one of them for herself. I have not shot them yet since 380 ammo if almost impossible to find. I have reloading dies on order and cannot wait for them to get here so I can start shooting. Thanks Buds for having great prices and super fast delivery. This is my 2nd purchase in the last 4 wks. and hope to order more soon. PS. these little pistols are beautiful and will made.

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