The Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5 pistol in .357 Magnum with a black aluminum frame and brushed chrome steel slide (brand part no. ZDE357L5BC) is offered as a Shooter’s Model, a 100% new-in-box pistol that may carry a slight manufacturing finish imperfection typically invisible except to a trained eye. Magnum Research builds the L5 with a 5-inch barrel and an 8.5-inch sight radius backed by combat-type fixed sights, and a single-action trigger breaks at approximately 4 pounds. The pistol carries a 9-round capacity and weighs 3 lbs 1.6 oz unloaded. Among .357-chambered semi-auto handguns, this Desert Eagle L5 configuration favors buyers who want the Desert Eagle platform in a lighter-recoiling caliber.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, and the capacity is 9 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, with an overall length of 9.69 inches.
• The frame is black aluminum, with a brushed chrome steel slide.
• The trigger is single action, breaking at approximately 4 pounds.
• The unloaded weight is 3 lbs 1.6 oz.
• This unit is a Shooter’s Model, 100% new in box with a possible minor cosmetic finish imperfection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Shooter’s Model? A 100% new-in-box pistol that may have a slight finish imperfection from manufacturing, typically very hard to notice without close inspection.

Why choose .357 Magnum over .50 AE in this platform? The L5 offers the Desert Eagle’s design in a lighter-recoiling, more commonly available caliber.

Buy the Desert Eagle L5 Pistol, .357 Magnum

The Desert Eagle platform in a lighter-recoiling .357 Magnum chambering is exactly what this L5 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.