Magnum Research Micro Desert Eagle .380 ACP, DAO Gas-Delayed Blowback, 2.2 in Barrel, 6+1, Aluminum-Alloy Frame — Good Condition
The Magnum Research Micro Desert Eagle is a micro-size .380 ACP pistol built with an aluminum-alloy frame and a steel slide and barrel. It features a gas-delayed blowback system with a fixed, gas-ported barrel, a DAO trigger with internal safeties, and integral milled sights with a serrated top rib. This example comes with two 6-round magazines, the factory case and manual, a soft pocket holster, and a documented service worksheet noting an extractor replacement and slide-rail adjustment dated 09/13/2019.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces show moderate handling wear with light finish wear along high-contact edges and minor surface marks. No significant corrosion is observed, and factory markings remain clear and legible. The grips display typical handling wear and remain intact with no cracks noted.
What’s Included
- Magnum Research factory hard case
- Magnum Research Micro Desert Eagle owner's manual
- Soft pocket holster
- Magnum Research Technical Service Work Sheet dated 09/13/2019
- 2x 6-round steel single-stack magazines with flush baseplates
The Micro Desert Eagle uses a gas-delayed blowback operating system with twin barrel gas ports and a fixed, gas-ported barrel. This design pairs a compact footprint with a robust steel barrel and slide over an aluminum-alloy frame.
Controls are streamlined for carry with a double-action-only trigger, internal safeties, and no external manual safety. Capacity is 6+1 in .380 ACP using the included single-stack magazines.
The slide features wide vertical rear serrations for traction and integral milled sights. A serrated top rib runs between the fixed front ramp and fixed rear notch to complete a low-profile sighting setup.
Dimensions favor discreet carry, with a 2.2 in barrel and micro-size format. The frame is aluminum alloy for reduced weight, while the barrel and slide are steel for durability.
Service documentation dated 09/13/2019 notes an extractor replacement and a slide-rail adjustment (Part ID ME380NB), providing a recorded maintenance touchpoint for this specific pistol.