Magnum Research Light-Weight Desert Eagle L5 .44 Mag Pistol Muzzle Brake

Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5 .44 Mag Pistol with Muzzle Brake - Lightweight Edition

Magnum Research
SKU:
120920516
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UPC:
761226087700
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MPN:
DE445IMB
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Product Specifications
Capacity-Rounds:
8
Caliber-Gauge:
44 Magnum
Barrel Length:
5"
Barrel Length Range:
5" to 5.99"
Frame Finish:
Black Anodized
Weight:
34.2 oz
Action:
SAO
Safety:
Ambidextrous
Weight Range:
9.00 oz to 15.99 oz
Grips:
Black Hogue Finger Groove
Barrel Type:
Carbon Steel
Sight Configuration:
Fixed
Sight Style:
Fixed
Slide Description:
Serrated
Frame Material:
Aluminum Alloy
Product Overview

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5 .44 Mag pistol with muzzle brake is a gas-operated semiautomatic built for shooters who want serious stopping power in a full-size platform. This lightweight edition chambers the potent .44 Magnum cartridge and features a 5-inch barrel with an integral muzzle brake to manage recoil and keep your sight picture sharp downrange. Whether you're shooting long-range pistol matches, hunting, or running steel courses, the Desert Eagle L5 delivers the kind of raw capability that makes other handguns feel like peashooters.

Built on a gas-operated rotating bolt system, this pistol cycles the cartridge reliably and gives you consistent trigger breaks. The single-action trigger breaks at approximately 4 pounds, and the 8.5-inch sight radius supports accurate shooting out to distance. The 5-inch barrel is polygonal-rifled with 6 lands and grooves and a 1:18-inch right-hand twist, engineered to stabilize heavy .44 Magnum bullets and wring out every bit of velocity. An integral muzzle brake tames the powerful recoil impulse of .44 Magnum rounds, keeping the gun manageable and follow-up shots faster.

The frame is constructed from high-quality carbon steel and finished in black aluminum, while the slide is black steel. A full Weaver-style accessory rail runs the length of the top, so you can mount optics, lights, or tactical accessories without gunsmithing. Combat-type fixed sights come standard, and the overall length of 9.75 inches keeps the gun shootable from a holster or pack. At 2 lbs. 14.6 oz. unloaded, the lightweight construction doesn't sacrifice strength or durability—just unnecessary weight. The magazine holds 8 rounds of .44 Magnum, giving you a serious magazine-fed .44 option that stands apart from revolver ergonomics.

This is a specialized tool for shooters who've outgrown conventional centerfire pistols and want to explore what modern pistol engineering can do with a full-power rifle cartridge. The Desert Eagle L5 is uncompromising in design and absolutely unforgiving on targets.

Key Features

  • Gas-operated rotating bolt system for reliable .44 Magnum cycling
  • Integral muzzle brake reduces recoil and muzzle rise
  • Full Weaver-style accessory rail for optics and tactical gear
  • Single-action trigger (approximately 4 lb. pull)
  • Polygonal rifling with 1:18-inch right-hand twist for consistent accuracy
  • Fixed combat-type sights with 8.5-inch sight radius
  • Lightweight construction at 2 lbs. 14.6 oz. unloaded
  • 8-round magazine capacity
  • Carbon steel barrel and frame with black aluminum/black steel finish

Specifications

Caliber.44 Magnum
Action TypeGas-operated rotating bolt semiautomatic
Barrel Length5 inches
Overall Length9.75 inches
Height6.25 inches
Slide Width1.25 inches
Weight (Unloaded)2 lbs. 14.6 oz.
Magazine Capacity8 rounds
Trigger TypeSingle action
Trigger PullApproximately 4 lbs.
Trigger Reach2.75 inches
Sight Radius8.5 inches
SightsFixed combat type
RiflingPolygonal, 6 lands and grooves, 1:18-inch right-hand twist
Frame MaterialCarbon steel
Frame FinishBlack aluminum
Slide MaterialCarbon steel
Slide FinishBlack steel
Bore Diameter.44 inches
Accessory RailFull Weaver-style
Muzzle DeviceIntegral muzzle brake

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber ammunition does the Desert Eagle L5 use?

The Desert Eagle L5 is chambered in .44 Magnum, a powerful full-power cartridge. The 1:18-inch right-hand twist rifling is optimized for .44 Magnum projectiles.

Can I mount an optic on the Weaver rail?

Yes. The Desert Eagle L5 features a full-length Weaver-style accessory rail on top of the slide, which accepts any standard Weaver-mounted optics, reflex sights, or tactical accessories.

How much ammunition does the magazine hold?

The standard magazine for the Desert Eagle L5 holds 8 rounds of .44 Magnum.

What does the integral muzzle brake do?

The integral muzzle brake mitigates recoil and muzzle rise when firing .44 Magnum rounds, helping you maintain sight picture and get faster, more accurate follow-up shots. It's built permanently into the barrel.

Additional Information

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