The Desert Eagle L5 Mark XIX features a 5-inch barrel length and hard-coat anodized black aluminum frame, carbon steel slide and barrel, and Hogue finger groove rubber grip. The pistol also has Magnum Research's widely popular integral muzzle brake. The light-weight Desert Eagle L5 models are New York State compliant.
Brand Magnum Research
Category Pistols
Caliber 44 Rem Mag
Model Desert Eagle
Series L5
Type Pistol
Frame Finish Black Hardcoat Anodized
Action Single
Slide Description Chrome Carbon Steel
Capacity 8+1
Frame Material Aluminum Alloy
Grips Black Hogue Rubber Finger Groove
Oal 9.69"
Safety Ambidextrous
Sight Configuration Fixed
Sight Style Fixed
Weight 49.6 oz
Barrel Type Muzzle Brake
Barrel Length 5"
Caliber Dictionary
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The 44 Remington Magnum (44 Magnum) was introduced by Remington and Smith & Wesson in 1955 in S&W's large-frame Model 29 revolver. Much credit much be given to gunwriter Elmer Keith, who wanted a more powerful revolver cartridge for handgun hunting. Keith had been experimenting with heavy 44 Special handloads, using that cartridge because its brass was heavier than older blackpowder revolver cartridges. The 44 Magnum is essentially a 44 Special case lengthened to 1.285 inches, using the same .429-inch bullet diameter. For many years the world's most powerful handgun cartridge, the 44 Magnum has been proven adequate for all North American big game. Although now surpassed by several big revolver cartridges the 44 Magnum remains a fine hunting cartridge with recoil levels at the limit that many handgunners can deal with. The most common bullet weight is 240 grains, but 44 Magnum loads are available up to 340 grains. The 44 Magnum is widely chambered to handguns and carbines. — Craig Boddington
