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Went to the range Thursday night and got a chance to run a couple of magazines through the new Baby Eagle. Each group is 15 rounds at 5 yards. Center grouping was the first magazine just trying to get a feel for the gun. Grouping to the left at 9:00 was taking my time. There was an orange dot where the "7" should be. The grouping at 6:00 was all 15 rounds in double action. The double action is very different than my HK and will take a little getting used to. I really like the feel and weight of the gun and the single action trigger feel is tremendous. Can't wait to get some more range time in with the new Baby!

Well, I broke down and bought a Baby Eagle 9mm Steel frame semi-compact today at the gun show at GRB. Now, if I can just figure out when I can get some range time with it.

I was at a training class last night and after class I asked the instructor about the Baby Eagles. This instructor is well known, well respected and highly qualified, so I do value his opinion. He said he thought that the Baby Eagles have been over-promoted/marketed and under deliver on performance. His was the first negative review I've really heard about the Baby Eagles. Everyone else I have spoken with has said they are incredibly accurate and reliable. I have a soft spot for the IDF and may just have to add one to the collection anyway.

Thanks for the info. I'll keep an eye out for them.

Magnum Research refers to the new 2011 versions as the "Baby" Desert Eagle II on their web site (http://www.magnumresearch.com/Browse.as ... le:Pistols" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and in their 2011 catalog. I was just pricing them at Bud's, so I happened to have the catalog open.

Does anybody know if it is possible to import the actual 941 Jericho version directly from Israel?

I don't know if anyone is still following this thread, but I just found a web site that carries a large number of accessories/holsters for BDE. The web site is http://www.zahal.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. (I have no affiliation with the web site and I have not ordered anything from them). They have leather, kydex, and polymer holsters for IWB, OWB, leg and shoulder rigs. They refer to themselves as the "Israeli Military Online shop," but I have not verified any relationship. For those who don't know, Zahal is the hebrew name for the IDF.

I've always loved the looks of the BDEs (and their larger brothers) and have been seriously considering buying one. And, I'll admit to having a soft spot in my heart for the IDF. I've never shot a BDE, but I've heard good things about them overall and that they are very accurate. I'm actually thinking of getting two - a compact poly frame to carry and a semi-compact or full size metal frame to keep in the nightstand. Maybe I'll head to a gun show and see if I can trade my Sako hunting rifle towards two BDEs.