This are big pistols to carry....

Yeah, but you don't carry a DE.  You haul it around. 
 
But having too choose between the two?  (not as a carry weapon), I would take the Desert Eagle. but then I would up it to a .44 Magnum.  

Like everyone said and I agree they are really big and heavy to carry. But hey if you can deal with the size and weight constraints enjoy it. But for which gun to choose I would say get them both. They are really cool guns to enjoy and certainly will get the job done for sure. Now when I set aside my love affair of guns and think logically about which gun to get, personally I would go with the S&W. First of course is because the S&W cost less. Second is that the rest of the money you can save from not buying the DE you can spend on ammo to go train and of course have fun. Third reason is that the S&W is a lot lighter and the overall length is shorter than the DE in which both of these factors will lead to easier carry. But if your recoil sensitive the DE will be a better choice do to it being heavier. Last but not the least reason is S&W has good customer service just in case if anything goes wrong. The Yankee Marshal (yeah I know weird name) actually recently done a video of S&W customer service. Like he said in his video you be the judge if they have good service or not.
 
By the way have you seen this DE .357? Its the L5 model which is 1 and half pounds lighter and more compacted than the DE .357 you have linked. This one will be a lot easier to carry as well.

In .357?
 
Get a Chiappa Rhino.
 
In .44 or .50 AE? Get the Desert Eagle. A Deseret Eagle in .375 is weaksauce.
 
Not a fan of S&W old man guns.

Link:
https://www.magnumresearc...57-Magnum-Black-L5.asp

For C&C, the bigger .357's just a wee bit much. This DE L5 looks like a good blend for what Im wanting and still get the Ek = ½mv2; Ek(kinetic energy), barrel size and grain to accuracy Im wanting.

fearpoint
In .357?
 
Get a Chiappa Rhino.
 
In .44 or .50 AE? Get the Desert Eagle. A Deseret Eagle in .375 is weaksauce.
 
Not a fan of S&W old man guns.

I love the Rhino. Maybe my most favorite revolver. Pretty cool how the barrel is on the bottom to help mitigate the recoil. Also like how flush the wheel is. But I assume he wants .357 instead of the other two calibers because ammo is cheaper than those two.

Coworker suggested a .45 for my C&C


https://www.magnumresearc...i-Compact-10-Round.asp

Im also looking at a Baby Eagle for a CCW weapon.  .45 is a consideration, but more likely .40 S&W.

Steel frame for conceal carry.....
 
It's the 21st century. Why?

Hey knight I also have this suggestion. Its the IWI Jericho.  This pistol is like if the Deseret Eagle and the CZ 75 had a baby. Cant go wrong with anything that has something similar with CZ. The Jericho comes in both polymer and steel so great option there.
 
But if you dont want that then just get a striker fire handgun I guess since you want to CC. Personally I like striker fire handguns more than hammer handguns for 4 reasons. 1. Striker fire handguns majority of the time are cheaper in price. That means you can spend the rest of the money on ammo. 2. Striker fire handguns are lighter which in terms more comfortable to CC. 3. Striker fire guns are MUCH more easier to do a FULL disassembly clean and less parts you have to worry about. 4. Lastly I like how striker fire handguns give you the option to change out the back straps to fit your hand better to operate the controls. But there are a very few exceptions of some hammer fired guns that allow you to change your back straps. For example the CZ p07 and the CZ p09 allow you to change your back straps. The p07 would be better to CC since its smaller. My buddy has the P09 and it really is a great gun to shoot. He modified the crap out of it to shoot like a competition gun now. His trigger pull is about 3 pounds now in single action. He also changed the trigger itself and the hammer and hammer/trigger springs. Not to forget he put if I recall Truglow fiber tritium sights on it. Quick note is the p07 and p09 allow you to swap the safety out for a decocker if your into that. I love the capacity the p09 gives you especially if you get a plus 2 base plates on your mags to make 21+1 rounds.

Have you looked into the Sig. My dad swears by his that he uses for CC.

knightsilver
 (9mm) versus (.45 ACP) ?
 
And where I like the .357's, feedback on .45's? And I dont need a 20round clip to hit my target, I only need one round for my shots kind of country boy .....
 

9mm is cheaper which for most people, means they can afford to practice shooting more. I would take as many round in my magazine that i can get, you never know how many threats you might face.  CC gun doubles as a home defense gun for some people.
 
(9mm pistols)
CZ 75
Glock 19
S&W MP Shield
Springfield XDS
Walther PPQ M2
 
 
 
 

If I had one pistol to carry into the outback give me a revolver. I know I know C&C but drop em both in the dirt a few times shoot 300 rounds and call me in the morning. Maybe I'm just to old fashioned that way :/

Does the Glock_19 have a single stack clip, Iron Sights? And whats a great, reliable high velocity rounds for the 9MM's?
 
https://www.galcogunleather.com/miami-classic-ii-shoulder-system_8_2_1210.html
https://www.galcogunleather.com/classic-lite-shoulder-system_8_446_1057.html
 
I really dont want my CCW on my waste line.