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Summary: The description, specs, photo, pricing and user ratings for the Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 C pistol.
Manufacturer’s Description
Magnum Research‘s Desert Eagle 1911 G is a shortened 1911 built on a steel frame and chambered in .45 ACP. Features include an enhanced beavertail safety, a skeletonized trigger and hammer, a crisp trigger, an extended safety lever, a beveled magazine well and tight tolerances for enhanced accuracy. The pistol ships with one magazine in the gun and one additional magazine.
The Specs
| Caliber | Capacity | BBL | OAL | Width | Height | Weight |
| .45 ACP | 7+1 | 4.33″ | 7.87″ | 1.28″ | 5.25″ | 2.12 lbs. empty |
MSRP: $799
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I have the 1911U, which I didn’t find listed as a choice. I knew beforehand, from writing to them, that the dovetails don’t match standard Colt 1911 sight dovetails, so I’m hoping Magnum Research comes out with a Trijicon or Meprolight tritium/dayglo front sight for this gun. Note also that the magazines have an unusually with opening at the top/throat, so even though other brands like Act-Mag look nice and generally work, esp. if loaded with 6 instead of 7, for personal defense I would stick with Magnum Research’s utilitarian-looking ones – they are available through the company’s website.Hopefully they will develop a 7-rounder with a bit larger butt pad, for full purchase on the grip.
My gunsmith was impressed by the fit and finish of the gun and had nothing to recommend – Usually I go for a fluff-and-buff. A good-looking gun. If Hogue develops a green laser grip for it, I’ll ignore the front-strap stippling to get the bright green light. Comfy to carry.