Desert Eagle Pistol - basic info
Development started in 1979. First Introduced on the
market in 1983 as Mark I model. Originally an American idea first was produced
in Israel by IMI (that stands for Israeli Military Industry). US exporter and
later manufacturer - Magnum
Research Inc. (Minneapolis). Though in 2000 production has been moved
back to Israel, for that Saco Defense was sold.
Desert Eagle is the first truly functional
Magnum-caliber semi-automatic, single action pistol. Gas operated, with
non-adjustable gas system, rotating bolt for positive lock-up. Large extractor
claw for very dependable extraction process. Now available in four calibers
.357, .44, .440 Cor-Bon, .50 AE. All are magnums (although earlier production
included .41, which is obsolete now). Customized versions include: various
finish, barrels, grips, sights etc.
Type: Single Action
Chambering: .357 & .44 Magnum, .50 AE
Length overall: 10.24 in. - 260mm
Weight: 62 oz. - 1,715 g
Barrel length: 6 in. - 152 mm(also 10" - 254 mm)
Magazine: 9, 8 or 7 rounds