I got mine off of gunbroker for $1000. The previous owner only shot 50 rounds through it. That's the way to go if you really want one. I actually can't believe I got if for that cheap since it's worth more than that. Deagles only increase in value so you should get one ASAP. I remember in the early 2000s you could get a brand spanking new one for $900 at Gander of all places.
I'm not entirely discounting it. I have to think of a way to do it without feeling profoundly guilty about spending the better part of $2k on a gun that's barely usable. To your point it's not the same as blowing money on a car because any well maintained firearm is going to at least maintain some value down the line.
I hear ya. But what I was mostly getting at is that you don't have to spend anywhere near 2k unless you absolutely must have a brand new one. And like anything else you just don't buy other stuff to save for something else. People keep buying stripped lowers here and there but never build them out when they could by a gun that they can actually use for instance. For some inspiration here's what I got for a steal. Titanium cerakoted.
I assume this was grandfathered? The L5, which comes under 50 ounce all cost $1600 online on gunbroker and armslist (other than somebody asking for very little for a .357, which is boring).
Dang. I keep forgetting about that ridiculous weight restriction. I bought mine here in PA. I think it will be some time before you start seeing 50AE L5s used on the market. I did see a used one in 44 mag so those are starting to pop up. And next will be 50. But they are already far and few between to start with.
