Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 200+ rounds fired during the Micro Eagle test, the only malfunctions (two) occurred during this composite group test. Both were related to ammunition bullet profile. Calling them malfunctions is technically accurate, it\u2019s not quite fair because both are preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 200+ rounds fired during the Micro Eagle test, the only malfunctions (two) occurred during this composite group test. Both were related to ammunition bullet profile. Calling them malfunctions is technically accurate, it\u2019s not quite fair because both are preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once that was done I assembled all of the test rounds. I then put up a clean target and fired a six-round composite group of each at 7 yards with a deliberate two-handed hold. I could have covered that 30-round group with my hand, and it was centered at the impact point I had already established for the American Eagle FMJ. The Micro Eagle did not seem to be finicky regarding where it placed loads of differing weights and velocities. It did, however, display a couple of quirks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 200+ rounds fired during the Micro Eagle test, the only malfunctions (two) occurred during this composite group test. Both were related to ammunition bullet profile. Calling them malfunctions is technically accurate, it\u2019s not quite fair because both are preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a pint-sized pistol, that level of accuracy was surprising. The fact that the group center was 3 inches left at 20 yards is, to me, meaningless. A few swipes with a Swiss file along the right inside edge of the rear sight channel would center it. The sights are generous enough to easily allow that. They are remarkably good for what is, essentially, a \u201cclose range point and shoot\u201d pocket pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once that was done I assembled all of the test rounds. I then put up a clean target and fired a six-round composite group of each at 7 yards with a deliberate two-handed hold. I could have covered that 30-round group with my hand, and it was centered at the impact point I had already established for the American Eagle FMJ. The Micro Eagle did not seem to be finicky regarding where it placed loads of differing weights and velocities. It did, however, display a couple of quirks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 200+ rounds fired during the Micro Eagle test, the only malfunctions (two) occurred during this composite group test. Both were related to ammunition bullet profile. Calling them malfunctions is technically accurate, it\u2019s not quite fair because both are preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a pint-sized pistol, that level of accuracy was surprising. The fact that the group center was 3 inches left at 20 yards is, to me, meaningless. A few swipes with a Swiss file along the right inside edge of the rear sight channel would center it. The sights are generous enough to easily allow that. They are remarkably good for what is, essentially, a \u201cclose range point and shoot\u201d pocket pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once that was done I assembled all of the test rounds. I then put up a clean target and fired a six-round composite group of each at 7 yards with a deliberate two-handed hold. I could have covered that 30-round group with my hand, and it was centered at the impact point I had already established for the American Eagle FMJ. The Micro Eagle did not seem to be finicky regarding where it placed loads of differing weights and velocities. It did, however, display a couple of quirks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 200+ rounds fired during the Micro Eagle test, the only malfunctions (two) occurred during this composite group test. Both were related to ammunition bullet profile. Calling them malfunctions is technically accurate, it\u2019s not quite fair because both are preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Considering the abbreviated grip and lengthy trigger pull I was impressed, so I marked each of those rounds with a green marker and went back to 20 yards. Another six-round magazine of American Eagle went downrange and the resulting group was just a larger version of the first. Vertical dispersion was 7.65 inches with 3.25 inches of horizontal dispersion. The group center was slightly to the left of the 7-yard group, with elevation being on. Although the group was to the left, five of the six rounds found the chest 0 zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a pint-sized pistol, that level of accuracy was surprising. The fact that the group center was 3 inches left at 20 yards is, to me, meaningless. A few swipes with a Swiss file along the right inside edge of the rear sight channel would center it. The sights are generous enough to easily allow that. They are remarkably good for what is, essentially, a \u201cclose range point and shoot\u201d pocket pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once that was done I assembled all of the test rounds. I then put up a clean target and fired a six-round composite group of each at 7 yards with a deliberate two-handed hold. I could have covered that 30-round group with my hand, and it was centered at the impact point I had already established for the American Eagle FMJ. The Micro Eagle did not seem to be finicky regarding where it placed loads of differing weights and velocities. It did, however, display a couple of quirks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 200+ rounds fired during the Micro Eagle test, the only malfunctions (two) occurred during this composite group test. Both were related to ammunition bullet profile. Calling them malfunctions is technically accurate, it\u2019s not quite fair because both are preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first round impacted just to the left of the 0. Four of the remaining rounds resulted in a five-shot group measuring 1.5 inches vertically with virtually no horizontal dispersion. One round was pulled to the left about 1.5 inches to open the overall six-shot group to 1.5 by 1.5 inches. The group center was about 2 inches left of POA (point-of-aim) but the elevation was dead on. Recoil was snappy, but not objectionable. I would call it about the same as a Scandium .38 snub-nose revolver firing .38 Special +P rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Considering the abbreviated grip and lengthy trigger pull I was impressed, so I marked each of those rounds with a green marker and went back to 20 yards. Another six-round magazine of American Eagle went downrange and the resulting group was just a larger version of the first. Vertical dispersion was 7.65 inches with 3.25 inches of horizontal dispersion. The group center was slightly to the left of the 7-yard group, with elevation being on. Although the group was to the left, five of the six rounds found the chest 0 zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a pint-sized pistol, that level of accuracy was surprising. The fact that the group center was 3 inches left at 20 yards is, to me, meaningless. A few swipes with a Swiss file along the right inside edge of the rear sight channel would center it. The sights are generous enough to easily allow that. They are remarkably good for what is, essentially, a \u201cclose range point and shoot\u201d pocket pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once that was done I assembled all of the test rounds. I then put up a clean target and fired a six-round composite group of each at 7 yards with a deliberate two-handed hold. I could have covered that 30-round group with my hand, and it was centered at the impact point I had already established for the American Eagle FMJ. The Micro Eagle did not seem to be finicky regarding where it placed loads of differing weights and velocities. It did, however, display a couple of quirks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 200+ rounds fired during the Micro Eagle test, the only malfunctions (two) occurred during this composite group test. Both were related to ammunition bullet profile. Calling them malfunctions is technically accurate, it\u2019s not quite fair because both are preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first round impacted just to the left of the 0. Four of the remaining rounds resulted in a five-shot group measuring 1.5 inches vertically with virtually no horizontal dispersion. One round was pulled to the left about 1.5 inches to open the overall six-shot group to 1.5 by 1.5 inches. The group center was about 2 inches left of POA (point-of-aim) but the elevation was dead on. Recoil was snappy, but not objectionable. I would call it about the same as a Scandium .38 snub-nose revolver firing .38 Special +P rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Considering the abbreviated grip and lengthy trigger pull I was impressed, so I marked each of those rounds with a green marker and went back to 20 yards. Another six-round magazine of American Eagle went downrange and the resulting group was just a larger version of the first. Vertical dispersion was 7.65 inches with 3.25 inches of horizontal dispersion. The group center was slightly to the left of the 7-yard group, with elevation being on. Although the group was to the left, five of the six rounds found the chest 0 zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a pint-sized pistol, that level of accuracy was surprising. The fact that the group center was 3 inches left at 20 yards is, to me, meaningless. A few swipes with a Swiss file along the right inside edge of the rear sight channel would center it. The sights are generous enough to easily allow that. They are remarkably good for what is, essentially, a \u201cclose range point and shoot\u201d pocket pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once that was done I assembled all of the test rounds. I then put up a clean target and fired a six-round composite group of each at 7 yards with a deliberate two-handed hold. I could have covered that 30-round group with my hand, and it was centered at the impact point I had already established for the American Eagle FMJ. The Micro Eagle did not seem to be finicky regarding where it placed loads of differing weights and velocities. It did, however, display a couple of quirks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 200+ rounds fired during the Micro Eagle test, the only malfunctions (two) occurred during this composite group test. Both were related to ammunition bullet profile. Calling them malfunctions is technically accurate, it\u2019s not quite fair because both are preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had done enough dry firing with the gun to become familiar with the sights, grip, and trigger. I saw no real sense in plinking. Instead, I set up a clean IDPA silhouette target at 7 yards. I took a firm two-handed grip and fired a six-round magazine of the American Eagle loads slowly and deliberately. I aimed at the 0 in the COM chest zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first round impacted just to the left of the 0. Four of the remaining rounds resulted in a five-shot group measuring 1.5 inches vertically with virtually no horizontal dispersion. One round was pulled to the left about 1.5 inches to open the overall six-shot group to 1.5 by 1.5 inches. The group center was about 2 inches left of POA (point-of-aim) but the elevation was dead on. Recoil was snappy, but not objectionable. I would call it about the same as a Scandium .38 snub-nose revolver firing .38 Special +P rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Considering the abbreviated grip and lengthy trigger pull I was impressed, so I marked each of those rounds with a green marker and went back to 20 yards. Another six-round magazine of American Eagle went downrange and the resulting group was just a larger version of the first. Vertical dispersion was 7.65 inches with 3.25 inches of horizontal dispersion. The group center was slightly to the left of the 7-yard group, with elevation being on. Although the group was to the left, five of the six rounds found the chest 0 zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a pint-sized pistol, that level of accuracy was surprising. The fact that the group center was 3 inches left at 20 yards is, to me, meaningless. A few swipes with a Swiss file along the right inside edge of the rear sight channel would center it. The sights are generous enough to easily allow that. They are remarkably good for what is, essentially, a \u201cclose range point and shoot\u201d pocket pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once that was done I assembled all of the test rounds. I then put up a clean target and fired a six-round composite group of each at 7 yards with a deliberate two-handed hold. I could have covered that 30-round group with my hand, and it was centered at the impact point I had already established for the American Eagle FMJ. The Micro Eagle did not seem to be finicky regarding where it placed loads of differing weights and velocities. It did, however, display a couple of quirks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the 200+ rounds fired during the Micro Eagle test, the only malfunctions (two) occurred during this composite group test. Both were related to ammunition bullet profile. Calling them malfunctions is technically accurate, it\u2019s not quite fair because both are preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While running a six-round magazine of Hornady JHP\/XTP ammo, the last round in the magazine failed to feed properly and produced a tip-up jam. I manually seated that round and finished the group test. Subsequent tests with the Hornady load showed that to be normal. That bullet profile just didn\u2019t want to chamber as the last round in the magazine. I solved that by loading a different round from the test ammo selection as the last load out and no further malfunctions occurred with Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other malfunction occurred when charging the gun with a six-round magazine of Winchester SXT. The first round hung up on the feed ramp and would not chamber. I pulled the magazine, removed a couple of rounds, reseated the magazine, cycled the slide to chamber a round, and then refilled and reseated the magazine. Everything fired. I then tried the Winchester SXT load with five rounds, and less, in the magazine and they all chambered when racking the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For subsequent Winchester use I simply loaded a couple rounds in the magazine, chambered one and refilled the magazine with the SXT loads. For some reason, when six rounds are loaded into the magazine and the slide cycled, the SXT profile hangs on the feed ramp. Chamber a round and refill the magazine with six and it all works. There were no further malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gun has quirks. Those were the only two I found with the Micro Eagle. And, I did look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guns of this type are not normally carried as a primary arm. Their usual role is as a backup gun or even a third gun. In that respect, one wouldn\u2019t normally count on being able to smoothly draw the gun, assume a classic two-handed hold, and deliver precise fire. Most often, these guns are grabbed with a weak or strong hand and fired rapidly at close range. That usually means Plan A has gone down the dumper and this is what\u2019s left. When one reaches that point, two factors become critical. The first is can the shooter hit with it? I found this gun is easy to hit with whether using a two-hand hold or weak or strong hand point shooting. The second is whether will it function as intended with full reliability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability can be an issue with pocket semi-autos. I decided to see if I could make the gun malfunction. I started with a very loose, limp-wrist grip in the strong hand. Three magazines of all test loads were fired with no malfunctions. I then held the gun even more loosely with just the index finger on the grip. Same thing. If I could get the trigger pulled, the primer was struck, the gun fired, ejected, fed, and was ready to fire again. I did the same thing with my left (weak hand) and the results were the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then held the gun sideways right and left in both weak and strong hands, and even upside down with the left hand holding it and the right finger pulling the trigger. The results were the same. I could not induce a failure to fire, eject and feed. The gas-assist system seems to be remarkably reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this time the gun had close to 200 rounds through it with no cleaning or lubrication other than my initial few squirts of oil. I then set up a sandbag rest at 7 yards and fired five-round groups for accuracy tests. The Micro .380 ACP Desert Eagle exhibited the kind of accuracy that I initially saw with the off-hand groups at 7 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliability is critical with any handgun carried for self-defense but mandatory in a backup role. If you have to go to a backup, it better work. The Micro Eagle always worked, even when I tried to make it malfunction. Combine that with more than adequate accuracy, ease of use, and comfortable carry features, it becomes a solid choice for anyone looking for a handgun in this class of pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model:<\/strong> Micro Desert Eagle Pistol
Caliber:<\/strong> .380 Auto (9 mm Browning)
Length:<\/strong> 4.52\" \/ 116 mm
Height:<\/strong> 3.71\" \/ 95 mm
Width: 0.90\" \/ 23 mm
Length of the Barrel: 2.22\" \/ 57 mm
Weight Empty:<\/strong> 14 oz \/ 400 grams
Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 6-Rounds
Trigger Mechanism:<\/strong> DAO
Safety:<\/strong> DAO
Sights:<\/strong> Fixed\/Non-Adjustable<\/p>\n\n\n\n