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Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings of the Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 pistols.
Manufacturer’s Description
The Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 is a hammer-fired semiauto pistol built on an aluminum frame with a carbon steel slide, and chambered in .357 Magnum or .44 Magnum. Other features include:
- A gas-operated, rotating bolt firing mechanism;
- dual recoil springs;
- a single-action trigger with a 4-lb. pull;
- a fixed carbon steel barrel with an integral muzzle brake, lightening cuts and a Weaver-style accessory rail on top;
The 5″, aluminum-framed Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 fits in hand easier than its longer, steel-framed predecessors.
- a post front sight dovetailed into the slide;
- a blacked-out notch rear sight dovetailed into the slide;
- a slide-mounted ambidextrous thumb safety;
- a molded rubber grip with finger grooves;
- easy disassembly via a button and lever;
- a black finish; and
- one magazine.
Video of this gun in action: The Firearm Guy shoots the L5.
The Specs
| Caliber | Capacity | OAL | Barrel | Slide Width | Height | Weight |
| .357 Magnum | 9+1 | 9.69″ | 5″ | 1.25″ | 6.25″ | 41 oz. w/out mag |
| .44 Magnum | 8+1 | 9.75″ | 5″ | 1.25″ | 6.25″ | 46.6 oz. w/out mag |
MSRP: $1,790
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The Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 from the right.
The Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 from above.
The Desert Eagle Mark XIX from the left.