The Magnum Research Desert Eagle pistol in .357 Magnum with a black aluminum frame, black steel slide, 5-inch barrel, and integral muzzle brake (brand part no. DE357L5IMB) is a gas-operated, rotating-bolt semi-automatic built for hunters and range shooters who want revolver-caliber power in a semi-auto platform. Magnum Research pairs a full Weaver-style accessory rail with polygonal rifling on a right-hand twist of one turn in 14 inches, supporting consistent accuracy. Combat-type fixed sights with an 8.5-inch sight radius give a long, stable sight picture, and the single-action trigger breaks at approximately 4 pounds. Among revolver-caliber semi-auto handguns, this Desert Eagle .357 Magnum configuration favors shooters who want a lighter-recoiling Desert Eagle option.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum.
• The capacity is 9+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, with an integral muzzle brake.
• The frame is black aluminum.
• The slide is black steel.
• The action is gas-operated with a rotating bolt.
• The frame includes a full Weaver-style accessory rail.
• The trigger is single action, breaking at approximately 4 pounds.
• The safety is Ambidextrous.
• The slide is Serrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose .357 Magnum over .50 AE in a Desert Eagle? It offers lighter recoil while retaining the same gas-operated, rotating-bolt platform.

What is the magazine capacity? 9+1 rounds of .357 Magnum.

Buy the Desert Eagle .357 Magnum, 5-Inch

Revolver-caliber power with reduced recoil in a semi-auto platform is exactly what this Desert Eagle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.