What's the best finish for a .50 DE?

[bfthal]

I really like the Bright Nickel and the Tiger, can't decide. Is one more durable? Is there another finish that I should consider for better wear and tear?

[SAWMAN]

BLING,BLING,BLING !

NO TIGERSTRIPE !

Last guy that showed up at the range with a gold tigerstripe DE,we gave him a wedgie,b**** slapped him,and sent him packin'.

Just black will do. With proper cleaning and lube(both internal and external) the DE will outlive you.

Besides if you decide to purchase a DE chambered in .50A&E ........you will be selling it in a year or two.(trust me)

Good luck.

[seed]

Besides if you decide to purchase a DE chambered in .50A&E ........you will be selling it in a year or two.(trust me)

Good luck.

Why? Ammo cost?

[SAWMAN]

The .50 A&E is one of the most misunderstood calibers that I can think of.
It apparently has it's "cool factor",but not much more. The DE chambered in that caliber has a big hole in the bbl. That is(IMO)the big draw.

There are several reasons why it is not chambered in a varity of weapons. The MR/DE and the AMT are the two that quickly come to mind. I'm sure that there are a couple more but nothing "important". The power levels are not really there for all the hype that the loading gets anyway. There again,it's a 50cal. so it must be an elephant killer. Not necessarily.

If you intend to feed the .50 store bought rds,take out a loan. If you plan to handload, check out the cost and availability of components before you tool up.

Most people use the .50A&E for range work/plinking. I have never come in contact with someone that actually hunts with a .50A&E. At the range or in the woods. Most people that want or need anything above a .44mag will go with revo's chambered in .454 Casull and up.

If you want or need a auto that puts out more power than a .44 mag,pick up a DE in .50A&E ....OR....one chambered in .440Corbon(brass ?$) if you can manage to find one.

If you decide on a .50 A&E,get a black one. You wont get laughed at by man or beast,I promise.

[bac1023]

I like the brushed chrome.

I guess that's why I bought one. :)

[BigFatDog]

The best finish is the one that you like. I went custom.

[daporter]

I went custom.
Through MRI? If not, where and are you satisfied? Pictures?

[BigFatDog]

http://www.bigfatdog.com/DE.jpg
It's Brushed chrome over black chrome.

MRI doesn't do the work in house. They use Fords (http://www.fordsguns.com/) and at one time used Accurate as well (http://www.apwcogan.com/).

I used Accurate I'm very satisfied.