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 50 Action Express
Model Desert Eagle
Series L5
Type Pistol
Frame Finish Black Hardcoat Anodized
Action Single
Slide Description Chrome Carbon Steel
Capacity 7+1
Frame Material Aluminum Alloy
Grips Black Hogue Rubber Finger Groove
Oal 9.69"
Safety Ambidextrous
Sight Configuration Fixed
Sight Style Fixed
Weight 48.96 oz
Barrel Type Muzzle Brake
Barrel Length 5"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 50 Action Express (50 AE) was designed by Evan Whildin and introduced in 1991 in the Israeli Desert Eagle semiautomatic pistol. At the time of introduction it was the most powerful handgun cartridge, though since surpassed by the 460 and 500 Smith & Wesson. 50 AE uses a rimless case with length of 1.285 inches and a true .50-caliber bullet with .500-inch diameter. Firing a 300-grain bullet at 1550 fps, the 50 AE is extremely powerful and requires an extra-large pistol such as the Desert Eagle to house it. Recoil is severe, and power level is substantially greater than needed for personal defense. However, the 50 AE is a superb round for handgun hunting, proven on very large game. Ammunition is available from multiple sources. — Craig Boddington
