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The Desert Eagle has never been a subtle pistol, and this one leans into that with style. The L5 takes the classic Mark XIX gas-operated, rotating bolt design and puts it on a hard-coat anodized black aluminum frame, cutting close to a pound compared to the all-steel versions. At 49.6 ounces empty, it still has enough mass to soak up .44 Magnum recoil, but you feel the difference the moment you pick it up. The 5 inch barrel wears Magnum Research's integral muzzle brake, which does real work taming muzzle rise and keeping the sights settled for follow-up shots.
This particular model comes out of the Magnum Research custom lineup with a Carbo Blue PVD finish on the carbon steel slide and barrel, set off by titanium gold controls against the black frame. PVD coatings hold up well against wear and corrosion, so this is a finish built for range time, not just the safe. Hogue finger-groove rubber grips give you a soft, grippy hold that helps when you are running full-power magnum loads, and the ambidextrous safety keeps the controls friendly for lefties.
Capacity is 8+1 of .44 Magnum, and the L5 runs the same magazines as the steel-framed Desert Eagles, so spares are easy to track down. The single-action trigger breaks at roughly 4 pounds, crisp and predictable. Up top you get fixed combat sights plus a Picatinny-style optics rail on the barrel. Just note it is designed for single-slot mounts, so plan your red dot setup accordingly. Underneath, a true Picatinny accessory rail handles lights and lasers.
Overall length comes in at 9.69 inches with a 6.25 inch height, giving the L5 a slightly more compact footprint than the 6 inch guns. Whether it earns a spot in your range rotation or the centerpiece slot in the collection, this is a Desert Eagle that shoots as good as it looks, and it looks fantastic.
The L5 uses a hard-coat anodized aluminum frame with weight-reducing cuts, bringing it in just under a pound lighter than the steel-framed Mark XIX models. It weighs 49.6 ounces empty, which makes a real difference in how it handles and points while still leaving enough heft to manage .44 Magnum recoil comfortably.
Yes, the barrel has a Picatinny-style optics rail on top. Keep in mind it is compatible with single-slot mounts only, so dual-slot mounts will not fit due to the slot spacing. There is also a true Picatinny accessory rail under the frame for lights and lasers.
It does. The lightweight L5 runs the same 8-round .44 Magnum magazines as the current steel-framed Desert Eagle models, so finding spare mags is simple. One 8-round magazine ships with the pistol.
The integral muzzle brake on the 5 inch barrel redirects gases to cut down on muzzle rise and felt recoil. Combined with the gas-operated action, which already softens the recoil impulse compared to a revolver in the same caliber, the L5 is surprisingly controllable for a full-power .44 Magnum handgun.
| UPC | 761226091004 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DE44L5CBG |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 Magnum |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 14.0500 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 8 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.8 |
| Package Width | 10.6 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Ambidextrous Safety Lever |
| Shipping Weight | 5.35 |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| Slide Description | Serrated w/Picatinny Rail |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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