OVERVIEW
Weighing in at almost 5 pounds, the stout Desert Eagle has always demanded two-fisted handling. Now, Magnum Research is proud to introduce two new models in a lighter weight version which will make a noticeable difference when handling the pistol – albeit two hands are still recommended for most shooters. The Desert Eagle L5 and the L6 weigh in almost a pound or 2 pounds lighter than other similar Desert Eagle products.
The new Mark XIX L5 in .357 Magnum is offered with an all new 5-inch barrel length and features a hard-coat anodized black aluminum frame, black carbon steel slide and barrel, and Hogue® finger groove rubber grips. The pistol also has Magnum Research’s widely popular integral muzzle brake. The new lighter version of this popular Desert Eagle .357 is 3 pounds 1.6 oz. which also makes it New York State compliant. Overall length is 9.75”, height is 6.25” and the slide width is 1.25”. The DE357L5IMB comes with one 9-round magazine.
Magnum Research also addressed the need for a lighter weight Desert Eagle in their popular .50 AE model. The Mark XIX L6 weighs just 3 pounds 7 oz. – nearly 12 oz. lighter than other similar Desert Eagle models. It is offered with a hard-coat anodized black aluminum frame with a stainless steel slide and integral muzzle break barrel, attractive black appointments and features a picatinny rail on the frame. Overall length is 10.75”, height is 6.25”, and the slide width is 1.25”. The single action pistol has a 4-pound trigger pull. The L6 ships with one 7-round magazine. The new lightweight Desert Eagles take the same magazines as the current steel models.
KEY FEATURES
SPECS
.44 Magnum, .357 Magnum (L5)
Barrel Length 6” (L6) / 5" (L5)
Overall Length 10.75” (L6) / 9.69” (L5)
Bore Diameter .495” (L6 - .50 A.E.), .429” (L6 - .44 Magnum), .357” (L6 - .357 Magnum)/
.44” (L5 - .44 Magnum), .357” (L5 - .357 Magnum)
Height 6.25”
Slide Width 1.25”
Finish Black Aluminum Frame / Stainless Steel Slide (L6)
Black Aluminum Frame / Black Steel Slide (L5)
Trigger Reach 2.75”
Sight Radius 8.5”
Sights Combat type, fixed
Weight (Empty Magazine) 3 lbs. 7 oz. (L6 - .50 A.E.), 4 lbs. 6.6 oz. (L6 - .44 Mag), 4 lbs. 8.4 oz. (L6 - .357 Mag)/
2 lbs. 14.6 oz. (L5 - .44 Mag), 2 lbs. 9 oz. (L5 - .357 Mag)
Magazine Capacity 7 rounds (L6 - .50 A.E.), 8 rounds (L6 - .44 Mag), 9 rounds (L6 - .357 Mag)/
GALLERY
NEW DESERT EAGLE MARK XIX LIGHT-WEIGHT MODELS
.50 AE | .44 Magnum | .357 Magnum |
DE50ASIMB (L6) | DE44ASIMB (L6) | DE357ASIMB (L6) |
Not Available | DE44L5IMB (L5) | DE357L5IMB (L5) |