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Title: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Richard S on June 19, 2012, 10:14:38 AM: BLING ALERT, Brenden. 8)

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Rising to "Yankee's" challenge to match his S&W 629 --

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=5788.msg69424#msg69424

I have upgraded the "bling" factor of grips on my IMI MR DE .50 AE. This thing is so "blinged out" now that it is difficult to photograph. Firing it is almost a religious experience, and a two-handed grip with top-of-the-line shooting gloves is highly recommended.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/Miscellaneous%20Firearms/IMIMRDE50AE.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/Miscellaneous%20Firearms/gripsforimimrde50ae.jpg)

I still recall what some "gun-kounter kommando" said to me when I took delivery of it at my FFL's shop. "Why would you ever want to own one of those?," he asked.

"Because I can," I replied.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: tracker on June 19, 2012, 10:31:24 AM: You just rose to the top of the bling ladder. Not only that this big dog would turn some heads at the National Championship Barbecue Cook-off.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: kjtrains on June 19, 2012, 10:56:23 AM: Quote from: Richard S on June 19, 2012, 10:14:38 AM
BLING ALERT, Brenden. 8)

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Rising to "Yankee's" challenge to match his S&W 629 --

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=5788.msg69424#msg69424

I have upgraded the "bling" factor of grips on my IMI MR DE .50 AE. This thing is so "blinged out" now that it is difficult to photograph. Firing it is almost a religious experience, and a two-handed grip with top-of-the-line shooting gloves is highly recommended.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/Miscellaneous%20Firearms/IMIMRDE50AE.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/Miscellaneous%20Firearms/gripsforimimrde50ae.jpg)

I still recall what some "gun-kounter kommando" said to me when I took delivery of it at my FFL's shop. "Why would you ever want to own one of those?," he asked.

"Because I can," I replied.

Excellent reply, RS, and fantastic bling! 8)
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Z on June 19, 2012, 11:59:22 AM: Richard

Very nice, enjoy! :)
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Reinz on June 19, 2012, 01:10:20 PM: I like the Seal, nice touch.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Richard S on June 19, 2012, 08:38:15 PM: Thank you, gentlemen. I really like this big "Gonzo." When firing the DE50, it actually seems that I can sense the movement of its gas-operated rotating bolt. Also, in addition to shooting gloves, ear protection is not just recommended but pretty well required if you want to engage in any normal conversation for the next hour or so. At nearly 5 pounds loaded and holstered, however, it really makes one appreciate the little R9 in the pocket.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: tracker on June 19, 2012, 10:33:07 PM: General George would approve---no pearl grips in that inventory.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Richard S on June 20, 2012, 06:54:58 PM: Quote from: tracker on June 19, 2012, 10:33:07 PM

General George would approve---no pearl grips in that inventory.

"Only a pimp in a New Orleans whorehouse or a tin-horn gambler would carry a pearl-handled pistol."
GEORGE S. PATTON, JR., GENERAL, UNITED STATES ARMY

8)
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Reinz on June 20, 2012, 07:06:02 PM: Quote from: Richard S on June 20, 2012, 06:54:58 PM
Quote from: tracker on June 19, 2012, 10:33:07 PM

General George would approve---no pearl grips in that inventory.

"Only a pimp in a New Orleans whorehouse or a tin-horn gambler would carry a pearl-handled pistol."
GEORGE S. PATTON, JR., GENERAL, UNITED STATES ARMY

8)

Words that brought sales of pearl grips to a screaching halt and the demand of Ivories have been constant ever since. ;D
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: tracker on June 20, 2012, 09:42:14 PM: "The Army Keeps Rolling Along." May it never stop.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Richard S on July 29, 2012, 04:42:33 PM: The holstered "Beast":

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/Miscellaneous%20Firearms/Jul28_02.jpg)

The more I work with this DE50, the more I come to admire it. The "Beast," as I call it, will not replace my favorite 1911, backed by my R9, as "go-to" guns when TSHTF, but I'm beginning to learn its capabilities. And they are awe inspiring -- so much so that it has earned a place in the hard case I use to transport handguns back and forth from home base and "Critter Creek," our mountain cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: yankee2500 on July 29, 2012, 04:57:39 PM: Richard, looking good. 8)
Your all alone in first place, I traded the Smith. ;D I've always wanted to shoot one of those wrist wrenchers.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Richard S on July 29, 2012, 05:15:25 PM: Quote from: yankee2500 on July 29, 2012, 04:57:39 PM
Richard, looking good. 8)
Your all alone in first place, I traded the Smith. ;D I've always wanted to shoot one of those wrist wrenchers.

You traded that Smith!!? Say it isn't so. :o
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: yankee2500 on July 29, 2012, 10:36:29 PM: It was a passing fancy, if I don't carry it and shoot it, I don't really need it. 8)
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Reinz on July 30, 2012, 06:30:32 AM: Nice leather Richard. It compliments the Beast well.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Brenden on August 08, 2012, 01:35:55 AM: Richard,
That is a magnificent .50!!! 8)
One needs to wear 2 pairs of shades to be in the presence of that 5 pounder!!!

BTW,appreciate the heads up!! ;)
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: gunthorp on August 08, 2012, 08:48:21 AM: Very nice big dawg companion to your pup. Army wouldn't have any problem meeting quota if it was standard issue, plus think of all the re-ups.
Title: Re: IMI MR DE .50 AE -- "Bling Boomer"
Post by: Richard S on August 08, 2012, 11:15:15 AM: Thank you, gentlemen.

I let one of my nephews shoot the "Beast." He is an accomplished shooter but had never fired a DE50. After emptying a magazine and practically destroying the wooden pallet we were using to hold the target, he turned around with a look of surprise on his face and exclaimed, "*******, now that's a GUN!"