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There are handguns, and then there is the Desert Eagle. The Mark XIX in .50 Action Express is the full experience: a gas-operated, rotating three-lug bolt semi-auto that runs more like a rifle action than a typical pistol. This DE50 model wears a black oxide finish over CNC-machined carbon steel on the barrel, frame, and slide, and it carries the kind of heft that makes the .50 AE surprisingly manageable. At roughly 4 pounds 5 ounces empty, all that steel soaks up recoil so you can focus on putting big holes in paper instead of fighting the gun.
The 6-inch barrel gives you a 10.75-inch overall package with an 8.5-inch sight radius, and the fixed combat-style sights are simple and rugged. If irons are not your thing, the full-length Picatinny rail machined into the top of the barrel runs from the chamber to just behind the front sight, so mounting a red dot or pistol scope is easy. Because the barrel is fixed rather than tilting, your optic stays with the bore, which is a big part of why these pistols shoot as accurately as they do. The single-action trigger breaks at around 4 pounds, and ambidextrous safeties keep the controls friendly for lefties.
One of the smartest parts of the Mark XIX design is interchangeability. Swap the barrel, bolt, and magazine and the same frame can run .44 Magnum or .357 Magnum, so you are buying into a whole system rather than a single gun. Magnum Research offers spare barrels in a range of finishes if you ever want to change things up.
After decades on movie screens and in video games, this pistol needs no introduction, but it earns its keep at the range too. Feed it full-power factory .50 AE ammo to keep the gas system cycling happily, hold on with both hands, and enjoy one of the most memorable trigger pulls in the handgun world. It comes with one 7-round magazine and a grin you will not be able to hide.
Less punishing than most people expect. The gas operating system and the pistol's roughly 4.3-pound weight absorb a big chunk of the .50 AE's energy, so recoil feels more like a strong push than a sharp snap. A firm two-handed grip is a must, but most people walk away from their first magazine smiling, not sore.
Yes, and it is one of the easiest big-bore pistols to put glass on. The Picatinny rail is machined into the barrel itself, running from the chamber area to just behind the front sight. Since the barrel does not tilt or move during cycling like a typical semi-auto, your optic holds zero to the bore very well.
It can. The Mark XIX platform is designed for caliber interchangeability, so with the correct barrel, bolt assembly, and magazine you can run .44 Magnum or .357 Magnum on the same frame. Magnum Research sells 6-inch spare barrels in several finishes, which makes it a flexible platform rather than a one-caliber gun.
Stick with full-power factory .50 AE loads. The gas system is tuned around standard-pressure factory ammunition, and light or underpowered loads may not cycle the action reliably. Quality jacketed ammo from major makers keeps it running the way it was designed to.
| UPC | 761226022350 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DE50 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 6" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .50 Action Express |
| Capacity | 7 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 10.75 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 |
| Package Height | 3.9 |
| Package Width | 10.5 |
| Product Type | Pistol |
| Safety | Ambidextrous |
| Shipping Weight | 6.7 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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