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Marco Rubio

2011-05-12T01:15:40Z

StephennE: /* Background */

{{Officeholder
|name=Marco Rubio
|image=000MarcoRubio.jpg
|party=[[Republican]]
|spouse=Jeanette Dousdebes
|religion=Roman Catholic
|offices=
{{Officeholder/senator
|state=Florida
|terms=January 5, 2011 - Present
|preceded=[[George LeMieux]]
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}}

'''Marco Antonio Rubio''' (born May 28, 1971, [[Miami]], [[Florida]]) is an American politician and lawyer; a Roman Catholic of Cuban origin, and the junior [[United States Senator]] from Florida. Rubio is a [[conservative]] [[Republican Party]] politician who served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 2007 through 2009. He earned a bachelor of science degree from the [[University of Florida]] and a juris doctor from the [[University of Miami]]. During his tenure in the state legislator (2001-2009) he advocated an overhaul of the Florida [[tax]] system that would have eliminated all property taxes in favor of a flat consumption tax. Americans for Tax Reform called him "the most pro-taxpayer legislative leader in the country." <ref>http://www.sptimes.com/2007/06/10/State/On_special_session_st.shtml</ref> Additionally, he is a strong advocate of limited government and private property rights.

Rubio won the Florida Senate seat in the [[2010 midterm elections]]. He defeated [[moderate Republican]] [[Charlie Crist]] in the primary. Until April 2010 when Crist decided to drop out of the Republican primary and run as a Independent candidate. Democrat Kendrick Meek finished third.

Rubio is married to Jeanette Dousdebes, and they have 4 children: Amanda Loren, Daniella, Anthony, and Dominick.

<blockquote>
For [[U.S. Senate]], The Miami Herald Endorsed Marco Rubio.
*"At this critical juncture in the nation’s economy, Mr. Rubio offers a welcome dose of fiscal restraint. He has exhibited common sense on Social Security, where he proposes raising the retirement age as a way of keeping the program solvent. Neither Mr. Crist nor Mr. Meek has dared to make take such a clear stand. ''Mr. Rubio has the potential to be the kind of statesman Floridians can be proud to call a native son -- much like another [[conservative]], former Senator Connie Mack."'' <ref> [http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/24/1887397/for-us-senate-the-miami-herald.html#ixzz13GnxeIES For U.S. Senate, The Miami Herald recommends Marco Rubio.] </ref>
</blockquote>

== Background ==

Marco Rubio's parents fled the [[communist]] takeover of Cuba by [[Fidel Castro]]. In Florida, Marco's father worked as a bartender, and his mother worked as a waitress. They relocated to [[Las Vegas]] in 1979 when Marco was 8 years old, where his father worked as a bartender at Sam's Town, and his mother worked as a housekeeper at the Imperial Palace; six years later, the Rubio family returned to Miami where Marco's father found work at the Mayfair Hotel.<ref>http://www.lvrj.com/news/gop-s-young-gun-rubio-lived-in-lv-106674913.html</ref>

==External Links==
*[http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/one_item_and_teasers/Rubio_Marco.htm Senate Website]
*[http://www.facebook.com/MarcoRubio Facebook page]
*[http://twitter.com/marcorubio Twitter page]
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/MarcoRubio YouTube channel]

==References==
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[[Category:United States Senators]]
[[category:Conservatives]]
[[Category:2010 Midterm Elections]]
[[Category:The 100 Americans The Left Hates Most]]
[[Category:Tea Party Movement]]
{{DEFAULTSORT: Rubio, Marco}}
{{Conservatism}}

Zombie

2011-05-10T21:45:59Z

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The fictional creatures known as '''Zombies''' are the reanimated [[death|corpse]]s of dead persons.

==History==

The phrase originates with the [[Voodoo]] religion of the [[Caribbean]], where it is alleged, due to the historically high mortalities among living [[slavery|slave]] labourers, zombies were procured to work on plantations. In fact these zombies may actually have been living [[abduction|abductees]]; an extract of toxins from the [[puffer fish]] is believed to have been used in their preparation, rendering them tractable, speechless and impervious to sensations such as pain and fatigue.

==In Popular Culture==

Zombies commonly feature in a popular sub-genre of [[horror film]]s, such as ''[[Night of the Living Dead]]''. Cinematic zombies are frequently portrayed as mindless, lurching, animated cadavers animated only by an unquenchable lust for blood and human [[brain]]s, and can typically be put down permanently only by means of [[decapitation]] or a [[gun]]shot to the head. Moreover, they are usually able to spread their condition by a mere bite, causing anyone so injured to turn into a zombie in a matter of hours. These so-called "rules" were established by the highly successful "Dead" series by George A. Romero. Of course, these "rules" are not always abided by-- the 28 * Later series' "Infected" don't abide by most of them.

Zombies are also common antagonists in [[fantasy]] [[role-playing game]]s, often being reanimated by [[necromancy|necromantic]] [[magic]]ians, where they are also usually classified as [[undead]] beings, and thus certain people, such as clerics, are able to utterly annihilate them with pure faith alone.

=== Famous movies involving zombies ===
*George A. Romero's "Dead series"
*The "Evil Dead" series (The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness)
*The 28 * Later series.

=== Famous videogames involving Zombies ===
*Resident Evil series (various platforms) 
*Dead Rising (Xbox360) 
*House of the Dead (Arcade) 
*'Nazi Zombies' game mode in Call of Duty 5 and 7 (various platforms) 
*Left 4 Dead series (various platforms) 

=== Famous books involving Zombies ===
*[[World War Z]]
*The Zombie Survival Guide

==Other uses==

In computer terminology, a '''Zombie''' is a computer which has been infected by malware, usually without the owner suspecting anything, and made to perform as a server for spam or other malicious content, thus isolating the original bad actor from a trace by law enforcement. A large percentage of junk email and [[phishing]] attempts are transmitted by zombie networks.

Another use of the term is in the construction "philosophical zombie" or "p-zombie"; this essentially a Gedankenexperiment to investigate whether it would be possible to determine, within a naturalistic framework, whether or not a being who behaved like a human being were conscious or not.

[[Category:Mythical Beasts]]
[[category:computers]]

Bore Diameter

2011-02-23T05:28:06Z

StephennE:

'''Bore Diameter''' is the diameter of the barrel of any given [[firearm]], through typically used to measure [[shotgun|shotguns]]. For measuring of traditional firearms, see [[Caliber]].

Shotguns come in many sizes, typically measured by it's gauge, or bore diameter. Some of the more common shotgun sizes are listed here:

4

6

8

10

12

13

14

16

20

24

28

32

36

40

67.62 (This is the .410 gauge size, but measured the same one the others are, it would be 67.62).

Note that the larger the number, the smaller the size.

[[Category: Guns]]

Bore Diameter

2011-02-23T05:24:48Z

StephennE:

Bore Diameter

2011-02-23T05:24:00Z

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'''Bore Diameter''' is the diameter of the barrel of any given [[firearm]], through typically used to measure [[shotgun|shotguns]]. For measuring of traditional firearms, see [[Caliber]].

Shotguns come in many sizes, typically measured by it's gauge, or bore diameter. Some of the more common shotgun sizes are listed here:

4
6
8
10
12
13
14
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
67.62 (This is the .410 gauge size, but measured the same one the others are, it would be 67.62).

Note that the larger the number, the smaller the size.

Gauge

2011-02-23T04:36:34Z

StephennE:

A '''gauge''' is any device used to measure something, such as a tire pressure gauge or altitude gauge. Not to be confused with [[Bore Diameter|shotgun gauge]], used to measure the diameter of a [[shotgun]]'s barrel.

Gauge

2011-02-23T04:34:35Z

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A '''gauge''' is any device used to measure something, such as a tire pressure gauge or altitude gauge. Not to be confused with [[shotgun gauge|Bore Diameter]], used to measure the diameter of a [[shotgun]]'s barrel.

.50 AE

2011-02-23T04:04:44Z

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#Redirect[[.50 Action Express]]

Conservapedia talk:Desk

2011-02-20T05:02:16Z

StephennE: /* Name change? */

<center>''This is for discussion on the improvement of the Desk.''</center>

== Over-protection ==

Hi guys. I came here to want to finally come and edit and improve this encyclopedia. However, many of the articles and pages seem to be protected too easily: in fact, I can't even edit [[Conservapedia:Desk]] to ask my quesiton right now because it's protected! I admit to frustration at this being overzealous: even worse, the [[Pornography]] is sysop protected, meaning I will never be able to edit it. I must express my deep frustration upon finding a likable encyclopedia, only to find out half of it is not editable by me. [[User:TheEvilSpartan|TheEvilSpartan]] 21:27, 3 January 2008 (EST)
:This is because it is a target of vandalism from [[liberals]] who mock this site. You are able to submit your suggestions on the talk page, and those with the right to edit it will be able to do so. I think it works out quite nicely, actually! [[User:ThomasB|ThomasB]] 21:31, 3 January 2008 (EST)
::The Desk is blocked, but that is because they want you to use each individual "file" to ensure that your complaint goes into the correct category. Check out the template at the very top, and you will find what you need. [[User:HelpJazz|Help]][[User talk:HelpJazz|Jazz]] 21:35, 3 January 2008 (EST)

==Category==

This page should have a category, I'd suggest [[:Category:Conservapedia_Administration]]. -[[User:Foxtrot|Foxtrot]] 18:57, 4 October 2008 (EDT)
: Done. [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 03:19, 5 October 2008 (EDT)
:: Thanks. -[[User:Foxtrot|Foxtrot]] 03:38, 5 October 2008 (EDT)

== User: Anon44727 ==
[http://conservapedia.com/Special:Contributions/Anon44727 Anon44727] has been repeatedly vandalizing Conservapedia all day.

See: [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Holocaust&oldid=711309 1], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Pediatrician&oldid=711298 2], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Pediatrician&oldid=711301 3], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Home&oldid=711277 4], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Home&oldid=711278 5] for examples of her/his disruptive editing. [[User:DerekE|DerekE]] 19:05, 17 October 2009 (EDT)

== no TOC? ==

what is the proper code to disable the table of contents. I wish to do so on my userpage, because it is currently too short to need a ToC. Thank you. [[User:JonG|~]] [[User_talk:JonG|JonG]] [[Special:Contributions/JonG|~]] 07:13, 2 July 2010 (EDT)

== Can I get help? ==
[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Examples_of_Bias_in_Wikipedia&diff=823136&oldid=803081 I'd really like some help] getting that Bias in Wikipedia article finished. [[User:Ctown200|Ctown200]] 14:10, 16 October 2010 (EDT)

== Name change? ==

I misspelled the name of an article I made, [[Big Frame Revlover]], supposed to be Big Frame Revolver. Can someone fix it?

Also, why is the normal desk page locked? I would have put this there...

[[User:StephennE|StephennE]] 00:01, 20 February 2011 (EST)

Conservapedia talk:Desk

2011-02-20T05:01:33Z

StephennE: /* Name change? */

<center>''This is for discussion on the improvement of the Desk.''</center>

== Over-protection ==

Hi guys. I came here to want to finally come and edit and improve this encyclopedia. However, many of the articles and pages seem to be protected too easily: in fact, I can't even edit [[Conservapedia:Desk]] to ask my quesiton right now because it's protected! I admit to frustration at this being overzealous: even worse, the [[Pornography]] is sysop protected, meaning I will never be able to edit it. I must express my deep frustration upon finding a likable encyclopedia, only to find out half of it is not editable by me. [[User:TheEvilSpartan|TheEvilSpartan]] 21:27, 3 January 2008 (EST)
:This is because it is a target of vandalism from [[liberals]] who mock this site. You are able to submit your suggestions on the talk page, and those with the right to edit it will be able to do so. I think it works out quite nicely, actually! [[User:ThomasB|ThomasB]] 21:31, 3 January 2008 (EST)
::The Desk is blocked, but that is because they want you to use each individual "file" to ensure that your complaint goes into the correct category. Check out the template at the very top, and you will find what you need. [[User:HelpJazz|Help]][[User talk:HelpJazz|Jazz]] 21:35, 3 January 2008 (EST)

==Category==

This page should have a category, I'd suggest [[:Category:Conservapedia_Administration]]. -[[User:Foxtrot|Foxtrot]] 18:57, 4 October 2008 (EDT)
: Done. [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 03:19, 5 October 2008 (EDT)
:: Thanks. -[[User:Foxtrot|Foxtrot]] 03:38, 5 October 2008 (EDT)

== User: Anon44727 ==
[http://conservapedia.com/Special:Contributions/Anon44727 Anon44727] has been repeatedly vandalizing Conservapedia all day.

See: [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Holocaust&oldid=711309 1], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Pediatrician&oldid=711298 2], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Pediatrician&oldid=711301 3], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Home&oldid=711277 4], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Home&oldid=711278 5] for examples of her/his disruptive editing. [[User:DerekE|DerekE]] 19:05, 17 October 2009 (EDT)

== no TOC? ==

what is the proper code to disable the table of contents. I wish to do so on my userpage, because it is currently too short to need a ToC. Thank you. [[User:JonG|~]] [[User_talk:JonG|JonG]] [[Special:Contributions/JonG|~]] 07:13, 2 July 2010 (EDT)

== Can I get help? ==
[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Examples_of_Bias_in_Wikipedia&diff=823136&oldid=803081 I'd really like some help] getting that Bias in Wikipedia article finished. [[User:Ctown200|Ctown200]] 14:10, 16 October 2010 (EDT)

== Name change? ==

I misspelled the name of an article I made, [[Big Frame Revlover]], sopposed to be Big Frame Revolver. Can someone fix it?

Also, why is the normal desk page locked? I would have put this there...

[[User:StephennE|StephennE]] 00:01, 20 February 2011 (EST)

Conservapedia talk:Desk

2011-02-20T05:01:15Z

StephennE: /* Name change? */ new section

<center>''This is for discussion on the improvement of the Desk.''</center>

== Over-protection ==

Hi guys. I came here to want to finally come and edit and improve this encyclopedia. However, many of the articles and pages seem to be protected too easily: in fact, I can't even edit [[Conservapedia:Desk]] to ask my quesiton right now because it's protected! I admit to frustration at this being overzealous: even worse, the [[Pornography]] is sysop protected, meaning I will never be able to edit it. I must express my deep frustration upon finding a likable encyclopedia, only to find out half of it is not editable by me. [[User:TheEvilSpartan|TheEvilSpartan]] 21:27, 3 January 2008 (EST)
:This is because it is a target of vandalism from [[liberals]] who mock this site. You are able to submit your suggestions on the talk page, and those with the right to edit it will be able to do so. I think it works out quite nicely, actually! [[User:ThomasB|ThomasB]] 21:31, 3 January 2008 (EST)
::The Desk is blocked, but that is because they want you to use each individual "file" to ensure that your complaint goes into the correct category. Check out the template at the very top, and you will find what you need. [[User:HelpJazz|Help]][[User talk:HelpJazz|Jazz]] 21:35, 3 January 2008 (EST)

==Category==

This page should have a category, I'd suggest [[:Category:Conservapedia_Administration]]. -[[User:Foxtrot|Foxtrot]] 18:57, 4 October 2008 (EDT)
: Done. [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 03:19, 5 October 2008 (EDT)
:: Thanks. -[[User:Foxtrot|Foxtrot]] 03:38, 5 October 2008 (EDT)

== User: Anon44727 ==
[http://conservapedia.com/Special:Contributions/Anon44727 Anon44727] has been repeatedly vandalizing Conservapedia all day.

See: [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Holocaust&oldid=711309 1], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Pediatrician&oldid=711298 2], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Pediatrician&oldid=711301 3], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Home&oldid=711277 4], [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Home&oldid=711278 5] for examples of her/his disruptive editing. [[User:DerekE|DerekE]] 19:05, 17 October 2009 (EDT)

== no TOC? ==

what is the proper code to disable the table of contents. I wish to do so on my userpage, because it is currently too short to need a ToC. Thank you. [[User:JonG|~]] [[User_talk:JonG|JonG]] [[Special:Contributions/JonG|~]] 07:13, 2 July 2010 (EDT)

== Can I get help? ==
[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Examples_of_Bias_in_Wikipedia&diff=823136&oldid=803081 I'd really like some help] getting that Bias in Wikipedia article finished. [[User:Ctown200|Ctown200]] 14:10, 16 October 2010 (EDT)

== Name change? ==

I misspelled the name of an article I made, [[Big Frame Revlover]], sopposed to be Big Frame Revolver. Can someone fix it?

Also, why is the normal desk page locked? I would have put this there...

.50 Action Express

2011-02-20T02:34:51Z

StephennE:

The '''.50 Action Express''' is a large-bore handgun cartridge designed in 1988 by Evan Whildin, primarily for use in [[Magnum Research]]'s [[Desert Eagle]] handgun. It was later used in Magnum Research's [[Big Frame Revolver]], as well as some other weapons by other companies.

Due to the heavy recoil of such a large caliber bullet, smaller cartridges that are still easily lethal are generally preferred for self defense. Use for such a high caliber usually involves metallic silhouette shooting or [[handgun]] [[hunting]]. It is also used for self defense against thick-skinned animals that would not normally be killed by smaller cartridges, like [[bear]]. Hunters or people living in areas with animals like bears would need such a gun.

[[Category:Guns]]

.50 Action Express

2011-02-20T02:33:03Z

StephennE: Created page with "The '''.50 Action Express''' is a large-bore handgun cartridge designed in 1988 by Evan Whildin, primarily for use in Magnum Research's Desert Eagle handgun. It was later..."

Desert Eagle

2011-02-18T04:27:25Z

StephennE:

{{Rifle
|name=Desert Eagle Mark XIX
|image=
|caption=
|type=Pistol
|origin=[[United States]]
[[Israel]]
|design=1979-1982
|manuf=Magnum Research
Israeli Weapon Industries
|length=10.75" (6-inch barrel) 14.75 (10-inch barrel)
|barrel=Available in 6" or 10" versions.
|weight=4.4 lbs
|cart=.50 Action Express, .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum and others.
|action=Gas Operated, Semi-Automatic
|rof=Semi-Automatic
|range=200 Meters
|feed=7 Round Detachable Box Magazine (.50 AE), 8 Round Detachable Box Magazine (.44 Magnum) or 9 Round Detachable Box Magazine (.357 Magnum)
|sights=Iron, but compatible with various scopes and optics.
}}

The '''Desert Eagle''' is a high-caliber, large-frame semiautomatic handgun. It utilizes a gas-operated system. It was designed by Magnum Research and Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI). It is primarily manufactured in [[Israel]] by IWI.

The Desert Eagle in its original form, which is no longer available to purchase, was called the Mark I. The second version, which is still in production, was called the Mark VII. The current version is called the Mark XIX.

The Desert Eagle's high caliber and accuracy make it popular among hunters hunting large game, or as a defensive sidearm for hunters in areas with dangerous creatures like bears that a normal hunting weapon would not be powerful enough to kill. It is sometimes used by target shooters for its reputation of great accuracy due to its high quality design, and because an extended barrel version is available to aid performance. The barrel has a polygonal rifling rather than normal grooved rifling for extra accuracy and durability.

The Desert Eagle has also been featured in many video games, films, and television shows. The Desert Eagle is famous for for being available with 24 carat gold plating, and a gold-plated version of the weapon was featured in the game Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The Desert Eagle was also featured in the sequel, Call of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2, although the Desert Eagle in this game could not be gold-plated. Other popular video games to feature the Desert Eagle include Duke Nukem, Max Payne, and Half-Life.<ref>http://www.magnumfilms.com/magsInNew.html</ref>

== Variants ==

== Micro Desert Eagle ==

{{Rifle
|name=Micro Desert Eagle
|image=
|caption=
|type=Pistol
|origin=United States
|manuf=Magnum Research
|length=4.52"
|barrel=2.22"
|weight=14 oz (empty)
|cart=.380 ACP
|action=Semi-Automatic
|rof=Semi-Automatic
|feed=6 Round Detachable Box Magazine
|sights=Fixed Iron
}}Magnum Research also produces a personal defense variant of the Desert Eagle, called the Micro Desert Eagle. It has no real resemblance to the original Desert Eagle, despite the name implying it does. It is a Double Action Only handgun chambered for .380 ACP.<ref>http://www.magnumresearch.com/Micro_Eagle_specs.asp</ref>

== Baby Eagle ==

{{Rifle
|name=Baby Eagle
|image=
|caption=
|type=Pistol
|origin=[[United States]]
[[Israel]]
|manuf=Magnum Research
Israeli Weapon Industries
|length=Can vary depending on specific model.
|barrel=Can vary depending on specific model.
|weight=Can vary depending on specific model.
|cart=9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP.
|action=Semi-Automatic
|rof=Semi-Automatic
|feed=Detachable box magazine, varies anywhere from 10 to 15 round capacity depending on specific model.
|sights=Iron
}}
The Baby Eagle, originally called the Jericho 941, is another pistol named after the Desert Eagle, although it has almost no mechanical similarities, and only a small aesthetic similarity. Like the Desert Eagle, it uses polygonal rifling in the barrel for improved accuracy.

== Others ==

Another product from Magnum Research named after the Desert Eagle is an M1911 Variant of the Desert Eagle, obviously designed after the famous [[Colt M1911]]. It is chambered for .45 ACP.

Magnum Research also produces the Baby Desert Eagle "Fast Action" Pistol. It is a striker-fired semiautomatic handgun chambered for .40 S&W or 9mm. It has no mechanical or aesthetic resemblance to the original Desert Eagle.

Magnum Research also produces two hunting rifles, one of them named the '[[Mountain Eagle]]'. While having a similar name to the Desert Eagle, they share no resemblance.<ref>http://www.magnumresearch.com/Mountain_Eagle.asp</ref> It is chambered primarily for .22LR, but others are available. It uses a [[graphite]] barrel, which dissipates heat, and is 6 times stiffer than [[steel]].<ref>http://www.magnumresearch.com/MagnumLite.asp</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Guns]]

Desert Eagle

2011-02-18T04:05:31Z

StephennE:

{{Rifle
|name=Desert Eagle Mark XIX
|image=
|caption=
|type=Pistol
|origin=[[United States]]
[[Israel]]
|design=1979-1982
|manuf=Magnum Research
Israeli Weapon Industries
|length=10.75" (6-inch barrel) 14.75 (10-inch barrel)
|barrel=Available in 6" or 10" versions.
|weight=4.4 lbs
|cart=.50 Action Express, .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum and others.
|action=Gas Operated, Semi-Automatic
|rof=Semi-Automatic
|range=200 Meters
|feed=7 Round Detachable Box Magazine (.50 AE), 8 Round Detachable Box Magazine (.44 Magnum) or 9 Round Detachable Box Magazine (.357 Magnum)
|sights=Iron, but compatible with various scopes and optics.
}}The '''Desert Eagle''' is a high-caliber, large frame semiautomatic handgun. It utilizes a gas-operated system. It was designed by Magnum Research and Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI). It is primarily manufactured in Israel by IWI.

The Desert Eagle in it's original form was called the Mark I. It is no longer available to purchase. The second version was called the Mark VII. It is still in production. The current version is called the Mark XIX.

The Desert Eagle is often used by hunters for hunting large game due to the high caliber and good accuracy associated with the weapon, or as a defensive sidearm for hunters in areas with dangerous creatures like Bears that a normal hunting weapon would not be powerful enough to kill. It is sometimes used by target shooters for it's reputation of great accuracy due to it's high quality design, and because an extended barrel version is available to aid performance. The barrel has a polygonal rifling rather than normal grooved rifling for extra accuracy and durability.

The Desert Eagle has also been featured in many Video Games, Films, and Television Shows. One feature the Desert Eagle is famous for that may have helped make it more popular is that it can be purchased with 24 Karat gold plating. One very popular game the gold-plated Desert Eagle was featured in is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The Desert Eagle was also featured in the sequel, Call of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2, although the Desert Eagle in this game could not be Gold-Plated. Other popular Video Games to feature the Desert Eagle include Duke Nukem, Max Payne, and Half-Life.<ref>http://www.magnumfilms.com/magsInNew.html</ref>

== Variants ==

== Micro Desert Eagle ==

{{Rifle
|name=Micro Desert Eagle
|image=
|caption=
|type=Pistol
|origin=United States
|manuf=Magnum Research
|length=4.52"
|barrel=2.22"
|weight=14 oz (empty)
|cart=.380 ACP
|action=Semi-Automatic
|rof=Semi-Automatic
|feed=6 Round Detachable Box Magazine
|sights=Fixed Iron
}}Magnum Research also produces a personal defense variant of the Desert Eagle, called the Micro Desert Eagle. It has no real resemblance to the original Desert Eagle, despite the name implying it does. It is a Double Action Only handgun chambered for .380 ACP.<ref>http://www.magnumresearch.com/Micro_Eagle_specs.asp</ref>

== Baby Eagle ==

{{Rifle
|name=Baby Eagle
|image=
|caption=
|type=Pistol
|origin=[[United States]]
[[Israel]]
|manuf=Magnum Research
Israeli Weapon Industries
|length=Can vary depending on specific model.
|barrel=Can vary depending on specific model.
|weight=Can vary depending on specific model.
|cart=9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP.
|action=Semi-Automatic
|rof=Semi-Automatic
|feed=Detachable box magazine, varies anywhere from 10 to 15 round capacity depending on specific model.
|sights=Iron
}}
The Baby Eagle, originally called the Jericho 941, is another pistol named after the Desert Eagle, although it has almost no mechanical similarities, and only a small aesthetic similarity. Like the Desert Eagle, it uses polygonal rifling in the barrel for improved accuracy.

== Others ==

Another product from Magnum Research named after the Desert Eagle is an M1911 Variant of the Desert Eagle, obviously designed after the famous [[Colt M1911]]. It is Chambered for .45 ACP.

Magnum Research also produces the Baby Desert Eagle "Fast Action" Pistol. It is a Striker-Fired semiautomatic handgun chambered for .40 S&W or 9mm. It has no mechanical or aesthetic resemblance to the original Desert Eagle.

Magnum Research also produces a couple Hunting Rifles, one of them named the '[[Mountain Eagle]]'. While is has a similar name to the Desert Eagle, they share no resemblance.<ref>http://www.magnumresearch.com/Mountain_Eagle.asp</ref>

==References==
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Big Frame Revolver

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{{Rifle
|name=Big Frame Revolver
|image=
|caption=
|type=Revolver
|origin=United States
|design=Magnum Research
|manuf=Magnum Research
|length=May be 15", 17.5", 13.75", or 16.25" depending on model and cartridge.
|barrel=May be 6.5", 7.5", or 10", depending on model and cartridge.
|weight=May weigh between 3.6 and 5.7 lbs, depending on model and cartridge.
|cart=.45/70, .480 Ruger/.475 Linebaugh, .450 Marlin, .500 S&W, .50 AE, .444 Marlin, .30/30 Winchester, .45 Long Colt/.410 Shotshell, .460 S&W, and .454 Casull.
|calibre=Varies depending on cartridge.
|action=Single-Action Only
|velocity=Varies depending on cartridge.
|range=Varies depending on cartridge.
|feed=5-round revolving chamber
|sights=Iron, but compatible with various scopes and optics.
}}
The '''Big Frame Revolver''', or BFR, is a Single-Action [[Revolver]] produced by [[Magnum Research]].<ref>http://www.magnumresearch.com/BFR.asp</ref>

The BFR is sometimes used for hunting due to the high caliber options and accuracy of the weapon. The .45 LC/.410 Bore model of the BFR is sometimes used for self defense because it can fire .410 bore [[shotgun]] shells and .45 Long Colt ammunition without needing to modify the weapon at all. The BFR also has an optional rail to attach scopes or other optics to.

==References==
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Magnum Research

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StephennE:

'''Magnum Research''' is a company that designs and produces [[firearm|firearms]]. They are most famous for the [[Desert Eagle]]. Other weapons they produce include the Baby Eagle, Micro Desert Eagle, the BFR (Big Frame Revolver), and the Mountain Eagle.<ref>http://www.magnumresearch.com/products.asp</ref>

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Magnum Research

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Desert Eagle

2011-02-17T03:42:19Z

StephennE:

{{Rifle
|name=Desert Eagle Mark XIX
|image=
|caption=
|type=Pistol
|origin=[[United States]]
[[Israel]]
|design=1979-1982
|manuf=Magnum Research
Israeli Weapon Industries
|length=10.75" (6-inch barrel) 14.75 (10-inch barrel)
|barrel=Available in 6" or 10" versions.
|weight=4.4 lbs
|cart=.50 Action Express, .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum and others.
|action=Gas Operated, Semi-Automatic
|rof=Semi-Automatic
|range=200 Meters
|feed=7 Round Detachable Box Magazine (.50 AE), 8 Round Detachable Box Magazine (.44 Magnum) or 9 Round Detachable Box Magazine (.357 Magnum)
|sights=Iron, but compatible with various scopes and optics.
}}The '''Desert Eagle''' is a high-caliber, large frame semiautomatic handgun. It utilizes a gas-operated system. It was designed by Magnum Research and Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI). It is primarily manufactured in Israel by IWI.

The Desert Eagle in it's original form was called the Mark I. It is no longer available to purchase. The second version was called the Mark VII. It is still in production. The current version is called the Mark XIX.

The Desert Eagle is often used by hunters for hunting large game due to the high caliber and good accuracy associated with the weapon, or as a defensive sidearm for hunters in areas with dangerous creatures like Bears that a normal hunting weapon would not be powerful enough to kill. It is sometimes used by target shooters for it's reputation of great accuracy due to it's high quality design, and because an extended barrel version is available to aid performance. The barrel has a polygonal rifling rather than normal grooved rifling for extra accuracy and durability.

The Desert Eagle has also been featured in many Video Games, Films, and Television Shows. One feature the Desert Eagle is famous for that may have helped make it more popular is that it can be purchased with 24 Karat gold plating. One very popular game the gold-plated Desert Eagle was featured in is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The Desert Eagle was also featured in the sequel, Call of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2, although the Desert Eagle in this game could not be Gold-Plated. Other popular Video Games to feature the Desert Eagle include Duke Nukem, Max Payne, and Half-Life.<ref>http://www.magnumfilms.com/magsInNew.html</ref>

== Variants ==

== Micro Desert Eagle ==

{{Rifle
|name=Micro Desert Eagle
|image=
|caption=
|type=Pistol
|origin=United States
|manuf=Magnum Research
|length=4.52"
|barrel=2.22"
|weight=14 oz (empty)
|cart=.380 ACP
|action=Semi-Automatic
|rof=Semi-Automatic
|feed=6 Round Detachable Box Magazine
|sights=Fixed Iron
}}Magnum Research also produces a personal defense variant of the Desert Eagle, called the Micro Desert Eagle. It has no real resemblance to the original Desert Eagle, despite the name implying it does. It is a Double Action Only handgun chambered for .380 ACP.<ref>http://www.magnumresearch.com/Micro_Eagle_specs.asp</ref>

== Baby Eagle ==

{{Rifle
|name=Baby Eagle
|image=
|caption=
|type=Pistol
|origin=[[United States]]
[[Israel]]
|manuf=Magnum Research
Israeli Weapon Industries
|length=Can vary depending on specific model.
|barrel=Can vary depending on specific model.
|weight=Can vary depending on specific model.
|cart=9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP.
|action=Semi-Automatic
|rof=Semi-Automatic
|feed=Detachable box magazine, varies anywhere from 10 to 15 round capacity depending on specific model.
|sights=Iron
}}
The Baby Eagle, originally called the Jericho 941, is another pistol named after the Desert Eagle, although it has almost no mechanical similarities, and only a small aesthetic similarity. Like the Desert Eagle, it uses polygonal rifling in the barrel for improved accuracy.

Magnum Research also produces an M1911 Variant of the Desert Eagle, obviously designed after the famous [[Colt M1911]]. It is Chambered for .45 ACP.

==References==
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[[Category:Guns]]