Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5 .357 Mag 5″ Black

Description

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5 is a Mark XIX semi-automatic pistol offered in .357 Magnum with a 5″ fluted barrel and Magnum Research’s integral muzzle brake. The pistol pairs a hard-coat anodized black aluminum frame with a black carbon-steel slide and barrel, and comes fitted with Hogue wraparound rubber grips and a single 9-round magazine. Designed as a lighter L5 variant of the Desert Eagle platform, it retains the model’s distinctive styling while incorporating an accessory-ready Weaver/Picatinny rail.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .357 Magnum.
• The barrel measures 5 inches and is fluted with an integral muzzle brake.
• The magazine capacity is 9 rounds.
• The frame material is aluminum with a hard-coat anodized black finish.
• The slide and barrel are constructed of carbon steel with a black finish.
• The action is a gas-operated, rotating bolt semi-automatic with a single-action trigger (approx. 4 lb. pull).
• The pistol includes a Weaver/Picatinny accessory rail on the dust cover.
• The grip is a Hogue wraparound rubber style with finger grooves.
• The advertised weight is 50 ounces (with empty magazine).
• The model series is the L5 (Mark XIX).

The Desert Eagle L5 blends the platform’s iconic presence with a lighter aluminum-frame package and an integral muzzle brake to manage recoil characteristics for this class of pistol. With a 5″ fluted barrel, Picatinny-style rail and a nine-round magazine, the L5 is aimed at shooters who want a distinctive, high-quality semi-automatic pistol that balances craftsmanship with functional features. Its combination of aluminum frame construction and carbon-steel slide provides a recognizable profile and robust materials for routine range use.

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