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There are few handguns you can spot from across the room, and the Desert Eagle sits at the top of that list. This Mark XIX from Magnum Research is chambered in .357 Magnum, which makes it the most practical way to own the icon. Ammo is easier on the wallet than .44 Mag or .50 AE, and you get a 9+1 capacity that beats any wheelgun in the caliber. The gas-operated action with its rotating bolt works more like a rifle than a typical pistol, and combined with the 72 ounce all-steel build, it takes the bite out of magnum loads to a degree that surprises most people the first time they touch one off.
The 6 inch carbon steel barrel wears a full-length Picatinny style rail running from the chamber to just behind the front sight, so mounting a red dot or pistol scope takes minutes instead of a trip to the gunsmith. The 8.5 inch sight radius makes the irons easy to shoot well too, and the rear sight is adjustable so you can dial it in for your preferred load. Ambidextrous safeties come standard, the slide is serrated for solid grip when racking, and the anatomically shaped grip settles naturally into a two-handed hold. The black oxide finish keeps the whole package clean and businesslike.
Here is the part a lot of buyers miss: the Mark XIX is a component system. Buy this .357 and you own the platform. Swap in a conversion kit down the road and the same frame runs .44 Magnum or .50 AE, so your collection can grow without starting from scratch. Between range sessions, silhouette matches, and its rail-ready optics setup for handgun hunting, this pistol earns its keep well beyond the wow factor. It ships with one 9-round magazine, and at 10.75 inches overall it has the presence you expect from the name. Every Desert Eagle collection has to start somewhere, and the .357 is the smart place to do it.
Much milder than you would guess. Between the gas-operated action, which bleeds off energy to cycle the pistol, and the roughly 4.5 pound all-steel build, felt recoil is softer than most full-size .357 revolvers. Of the three standard Desert Eagle chamberings, the .357 is the easiest to shoot and the cheapest to feed.
Yes, and that is one of the platform's best tricks. The Mark XIX is built as a component system, so with the right conversion kit (barrel, bolt, and magazine) the same frame can run .44 Magnum or .50 AE. It lets you buy one pistol now and expand into the other calibers whenever you're ready.
Absolutely. This version has a full-length Picatinny style rail machined along the top of the barrel, running from the chamber to just behind the front sight. Red dots, pistol scopes, and scope rings mount right up with no gunsmithing, which is a big reason handgun hunters like this setup.
It runs best on full-power .357 Magnum loads, and most owners find 158 grain and heavier bullets the most reliable. Because the pistol is gas-operated, light target loads and .38 Special don't generate enough pressure to cycle the action. Stick with quality full-power magnum ammo and it will run the way it was designed to.
| UPC | 761226022831 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DE357 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 6" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 9 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 10.75 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 9 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 10.2 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Ambidextrous |
| Shipping Weight | 6.9 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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