Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 AE | 6″ Barrel

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle Series in .50 AE pairs a large-bore cartridge with a robust gas-operated rotating bolt semiautomatic design. Its 6″ barrel and full-length Picatinny rail provide a platform suitable for sport shooting and large-bore handgun hunting. For a practical optic under $1,000, a compact red dot such as the Vortex Venom (3 MOA) pairs well with the slide footprint and preserves sight picture for rapid target acquisition.

Product Specifications

• The action type is Gas-operated rotating bolt semiautomatic.
• The caliber is .50 AE.
• The barrel measures 6″ for the listed configuration.
• The overall length is 10.75″.
• The height is 6.25″.
• The slide width is 1.25″.
• The construction is Black Hard Coat Alloy Frame with Full Picatinny Rail; Stainless Steel Slide and Barrel with Weaver Style Accessory Rail; Integral Muzzle Brake and Black Appointments.
• The finish is Black Aluminum Frame / Black Nickel Slide.
• The trigger is Single action approx. 4 lb. pull.
• The trigger reach is 2.75″.
• The sight radius is 8.5″.
• The sights are Combat type fixed.
• The rifling is Polygonal rifling with right-hand twist, 6 lands & grooves; 1 turn in 19″.
• The UPC is 761226090823.

This Desert Eagle configuration emphasizes a large-bore experience with construction and controls geared to experienced handgun shooters. It works well for precision silhouette and range shooting as well as large-bore handgun hunting where a heavy-hitting cartridge is appropriate. The full Picatinny rail and integral muzzle brake support accessory mounting and recoil management while fixed combat sights provide a consistent sight picture.

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