Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5 DE50L5MSG | .50 AE | 5″

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 is a factory-lighter variant of the Desert Eagle platform built around the .50 Action Express cartridge. This L5 model features a 5″ barrel with an integral muzzle brake, an aluminum alloy frame and a steel slide finished in Mil-Spec green with a black frame and Hogue-style rubber grips. It is configured to meet New York State compliance specifications while retaining the Desert Eagle’s single-action trigger characteristics described by the manufacturer as a crisp 4-pound pull.

For optics, a compact red-dot such as the Vortex Venom pairs well with this platform and stays well under a $1,000 budget while providing a low-profile, durable sighting solution suited to the Desert Eagle’s frame and Picatinny footprint.

Applications: range/target shooting and big-bore precision shooting where a large-caliber, single-action pistol is desired.

Product Specifications

• The UPC for this item is 761226091073.
• The manufacturer is Magnum Research and the ATF model is Desert Eagle.
• The manufacturer’s part number is DE50L5MSG.
• The caliber is listed as .50 Action Express.
• The barrel length measures 5 inches.
• The listed overall weight is 49.6 oz..
• The frame material is aluminum with an alloy frame construction.
• The finish pairs a black frame with a Mil-Spec green slide and titanium gold accents.
• The pistol includes one magazine, per the supplied attributes.
• The sighting system is adjustable and the optic footprint is PICATINNY.
• The pistol has an ambidextrous safety.
• Additional factory features include an integral muzzle brake and New York State compliant configuration.
• The grip material is specified as polymer with black rubber-style grips.
• The package dimensions include a listed length of 14 inches and a listed height of 3.65 inches.
• The listed overall length is 9.69 inches.

This Desert Eagle L5 blends the classic Mark XIX profile with weight-reducing features and a distinctive two-tone finish. The alloy frame reduces carry weight relative to steel-frame models while maintaining the platform’s characteristic single-action trigger and large-caliber performance. The integral muzzle brake and Picatinny footprint support accessory use and recoil management, making this configuration a choice for shooters seeking a lighter Desert Eagle that remains compliant with New York specifications.

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