Description
Tokyo Marui .50AE Desert Eagle GBBP (Black)
The Tokyo Marui .50AE Desert Eagle is a gas blowback replica of the famous large-calibre Desert Eagle pistol, finished in black. Few pistols have the instant recognition of the Desert Eagle, and Tokyo Marui’s version captures its size, weight and character.
Tokyo Marui is the Japanese manufacturer behind many of the most influential designs in airsoft, and its gas blowback pistols are widely regarded as the benchmark for out-of-the-box accuracy and consistency. A huge range of aftermarket parts is designed around Tokyo Marui pistols, so they are easy to maintain and upgrade. Its Desert Eagle uses Tokyo Marui’s Hard Kick gas blowback system, which is designed to give a heavy, powerful recoil that suits the character of the real .50AE.
Size and presence
At around 270mm long and 1160g, this is a big, heavy pistol, and that is a large part of its appeal. The long slide, triangular barrel profile and chunky grip are unmistakable, and the weight helps to steady your aim and soak up the strong recoil. The black finish is classic and understated, and suits both display and use.
Performance
The 135.5mm barrel and Tokyo Marui’s well-regarded hop-up give consistent, accurate shooting, and the magazine holds 27 rounds plus one in the chamber. The Hard Kick system cycles the long slide with real authority, so every shot feels substantial. Because the slide is so large, it is worth keeping magazines warm in cool weather to get the best cycling.
How it works
The Desert Eagle is a gas blowback pistol. Gas is filled into the magazine, and each pull of the trigger releases a measured amount to fire the BB and drive the slide back. The moving slide gives a real kick in the hand, cocks the action for the next shot and, on most models, locks back when the magazine runs dry, so you build the same reloading habits you would with a real pistol.
Like every gas pistol, its performance depends on temperature. Gas pistols cycle crisply on warm days; in the cold, pressure drops, so keep a spare magazine in an inside pocket and pace your shots during rapid strings so the magazine has a moment to recover. Good quality BBs of a consistent weight give the flattest, most repeatable flight.
Key features
- Tokyo Marui replica of the .50AE Desert Eagle
- Hard Kick gas blowback system for strong recoil
- Large, heavy pistol with real presence
- 135.5mm barrel
- 27+1 round gas magazine
- Tokyo Marui accuracy and consistency
- Black finish
What’s in the box
- Tokyo Marui Desert Eagle .50AE pistol
- Gas magazine
- Instruction manual
Compatibility
Use Tokyo Marui Desert Eagle magazines; magazines from other pistols will not fit. Fires standard 6mm BBs; 0.20g to 0.25g suit Tokyo Marui gas pistols well.
Tokyo Marui gas pistols are designed around lower-pressure HFC134a-type gas. Stronger green gas can put extra strain on the slide and internals, so a low-power gas is the safer choice. Use only gas made for airsoft guns; never use lighter fluid or butane. Because of its size, the Desert Eagle needs a holster made specifically for it.
Care and maintenance
Gas blowback pistols reward a little regular attention. After a day’s play, wipe the slide, frame and magazine down with a lightly oiled cloth to remove dust and moisture, and run a cleaning rod with a clean patch through the inner barrel every so often to keep accuracy consistent. Use only gas made for airsoft, and put a drop of silicone oil on the magazine fill valve and outlet seal from time to time to keep them supple and leak-free.
Don’t overfill the magazine; a short, steady fill is enough, and you will hear and see when it is full. For storage, leave a small amount of gas in the magazine to keep the seals pressurised, store the pistol and magazines at room temperature, and avoid leaving them in a cold car or direct sun. In cold weather keep spare magazines warm in a pocket, as gas pressure drops noticeably as temperature falls. Use good quality seamless 6mm BBs, as cheap or misshapen BBs are the most common cause of jams and hop-up wear.
Who is it for?
The Desert Eagle suits collectors and players who want a big, characterful pistol with a powerful recoil, and anyone who has always wanted to shoot the most famous large-calibre handgun in the world.
Please note: Gas, BBs and spare magazines are not included unless stated above. Always wear suitable eye and face protection and check the power and safety rules at your site before play.
