Description
Magnum Research Inc. Desert Eagle Custom Tiger Stripe Gold .50AE GBBP (90510, Licensed by Cybergun, Made by WE)
This is the Desert Eagle Custom Tiger Stripe .50AE, a gas blowback airsoft pistol made by WE and licensed through Cybergun, with official Magnum Research Inc. markings. The listing is the Gold version, model code 90510. It takes the outline of one of the best known big-bore handguns and adds a custom tiger stripe finish that makes it stand out in a collection or in a holster.
WE has a strong reputation for gas blowback pistols, and its Desert Eagle is liked for its size, its weight in the hand and the punch of its slide. Underneath the custom finish it is still a working gas pistol, so it suits players who want a characterful sidearm for skirmishing and target shooting as much as collectors who want something unusual on the shelf. We also stock this pistol in black and silver tiger stripe finishes, so please check the product photos to see how the gold version looks.
Build and finish
A European retailer’s listing for the WE-made Desert Eagle L6 Tiger Stripes describes a metal pistol with an aluminium slide, Picatinny rails above the barrel and ahead of the trigger guard, textured grip panels and safety levers on both sides, with an overall length of about 270mm and a weight of around 1.1kg. We have not confirmed every one of those details against this exact gold version, so please use the product photos as the final reference.
Tiger stripe is a camouflage-style pattern applied as a custom finish, and it can look slightly different from one photograph to the next depending on the lighting. Combined with the licensed Magnum Research trademarks, it gives the pistol a distinctive look that a plain black Desert Eagle does not have.
How the gas system works
The magazine holds both the gas and the BBs. When you pull the trigger, a valve releases a measured burst of gas. Some of it pushes the BB through the hop-up rubber and out of the barrel, and the rest drives the slide to the rear, which cocks the hammer and lets the next BB rise into place as the slide returns. With a slide as large as the Desert Eagle’s, the kick is noticeable and satisfying.
The retailer listing mentioned above gives the Tiger Stripes model as semi-automatic, with an adjustable hop-up and a 27-round magazine. Use green gas or a similar airsoft gas. Like all gas pistols it performs best in mild weather; on cold days keep the magazine in an inside pocket until you need it, and allow a few seconds between shots so the gas can recover.
Handling and accessories
The Desert Eagle is a big pistol with a deep grip, so it suits medium to large hands. The weight helps hold the sights steady and soaks up some of the recoil. The rails give you a place for a compact red dot sight or a pistol light, which is useful for indoor sites and target practice. You will need a holster cut for the Desert Eagle, as standard pistol holsters will not take it.
Key features
- Licensed Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50AE replica
- Made by WE and licensed through Cybergun
- Custom tiger stripe finish, Gold
- Gas blowback with a strong, heavy slide kick
- Adjustable hop-up
- Picatinny rails for a sight or light (per retailer listing)
- Ambidextrous safety (per retailer listing)
- Model code 90510
Compatibility
Use gas magazines made for the WE / Cybergun Desert Eagle; magazines from other makers may not fit or seal properly. Fill only with airsoft gas such as green gas, never with lighter refill butane or other fuels.
The rails take standard 20mm Picatinny mounts. Use good quality seamless 6mm BBs. If you would like us to confirm a spare magazine or holster before ordering, please get in touch.
Care and maintenance
Put a drop of silicone oil on the magazine’s fill valve and seals every few fills, and store magazines with a little gas in them so the seals stay seated. Do not overfill, and in cold weather let magazines warm up to room temperature rather than heating them.
Keep the custom finish looking its best by handling the pistol with clean, dry hands and avoiding solvents, degreasers and abrasive cloths. Wipe the slide rails with a thin film of silicone oil now and then, clean the inner barrel with a rod and soft patch, and store the pistol in a padded case away from heat and direct sunlight.
Who is it for?
Collectors of licensed and custom replicas, Desert Eagle fans and players who want a heavy, eye-catching sidearm with a gold tiger stripe finish and a real kick.
Please note: Gas and BBs are not listed as included. Always wear suitable eye and face protection when using airsoft replicas, and check your site’s rules and power limits before play.
