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The Desert Eagle has been a range showstopper for decades, but nobody ever accused the original of being light. That is exactly what makes the L5 interesting. Magnum Research swapped the steel frame for hard-coat anodized aluminum, cutting roughly a pound off the standard Mark XIX and bringing this .44 Magnum in at 49.6 ounces. That is still a substantial handgun, and you want it that way with magnum recoil, but the difference in balance and handling is something you notice the moment you pick it up. The black frame paired with the brushed chrome slide and barrel gives this one a two-tone look that stands out even among Desert Eagles.
Between the gas-operated action, the integral muzzle brake machined into the 5-inch barrel, and the sheer mass of the pistol, felt recoil is far tamer than the .44 Magnum label suggests. Plenty of folks who shoot both will tell you this thing is more pleasant on the hands than a comparable magnum revolver. The Hogue finger-groove rubber grip soaks up what is left and keeps the gun planted through the whole magazine. You get 8+1 rounds of .44 Mag on tap, which beats any wheelgun in the caliber, and the single-action trigger helps you make those rounds count.
A full-length Picatinny rail runs along the top of the barrel from the chamber to just behind the front sight, so mounting a red dot or pistol scope for handgun hunting or long-range steel is simple. Since the rail sits on the barrel itself, your optic stays put with the bore instead of riding a reciprocating slide. Fixed combat sights come standard for iron-sight work, and ambidextrous safeties keep the controls friendly for lefties.
This is the configuration for buyers who want the icon without the full boat-anchor weight. Whether it is range days, hog hunting with a dot on top, or the centerpiece of the safe, the L5 in black and chrome delivers the full Desert Eagle experience in its most carryable package yet.
The L5 weighs 49.6 ounces, which is roughly a full pound lighter than a standard steel-frame Mark XIX in .44 Magnum. Magnum Research achieved that by using a hard-coat anodized aluminum frame while keeping the carbon steel slide and barrel. It still has plenty of mass to manage magnum recoil, but the handling difference is real.
Less than you would expect. The gas-operated action, integral muzzle brake, nearly 50 ounces of weight, and the cushy Hogue rubber grip all work together to soften recoil considerably. Many people find it more comfortable to shoot than a .44 Mag revolver, though a solid two-handed grip is still the way to go so the action cycles reliably.
Yes, and it is one of the best features of this model. A full-length Picatinny rail runs along the top of the barrel, so you can mount a red dot or pistol scope directly over the bore. Because the rail is on the barrel rather than the slide, your zero stays consistent shot to shot.
Like all gas-operated Desert Eagles, it runs best on full-power .44 Magnum loads with jacketed bullets. Light target loads or lead bullets can cause cycling issues and foul the gas system, so stick to quality jacketed magnum ammo. Keep it lubricated and fed properly and it will run reliably.
| UPC | 761226089681 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DE44L5BC |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 Magnum |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Length | 10.75 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 8 rd. |
| Package Height | 18.0 |
| Package Width | 3.0 |
| Product Type | Pistol |
| Safety | Ambidextrous |
| Shipping Weight | 5.4 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| Color | Black, Silver |
| Model | |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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