Magnum Research | Desert Eagle L5 | .357 Mag | 5″ Barrel

The Magnum Research MR Desert Eagle L5 in .357 Magnum pairs substantial recoil-handling and stout construction with a 5-inch barrel and a 9-round magazine capacity. This model ships as a Shooter’s Model and may show minor factory finish imperfections. For optics, a compact reflex sight such as a Holosun 507C-style red dot pairs well with the Desert Eagle platform and remains under typical premium optic budgets.

Applications for this pistol include handgun hunting and silhouette/steel-target shooting where high-energy cartridges and long sight radius can be advantageous.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .357 Magnum.
• The barrel length is 5 inches.
• The overall length is 9.69 inches.
• The bore diameter is .357.
• The height is 6.25 inches.
• The slide width is 1.25 inches.
• The finish is listed as Black Aluminum Frame / Black Steel Slide Brushed Chrome Steel Slide.
• The trigger is single action with approximately a 4 lb. pull.
• The trigger reach is 2.75 inches.
• The sight radius is 8.5 inches.
• The sights are combat type fixed.
• The weight (empty magazine) is 3 lbs. 1.6 oz..
• The magazine capacity is 9 rounds.
• The UPC is 151550026583.

The Desert Eagle L5 .357 balances museum-quality presence with practical performance for enthusiasts who expect mechanical consistency and measurable accuracy from a high-energy handgun. Its fixed combat sights and long sight radius suit deliberate shot-making and range work, while the cartridge and design give it clear utility for hunting and steel competition. This example’s Shooter’s Model status means it is new in box but may carry very minor finish imperfections from manufacturing, which most shooters find purely cosmetic.