Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 .44 Magnum, 5 in Ported Barrel with Integral Brake, Aluminum Frame, Matte Black
This Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 stands out as the lightweight, U.S.-made variant of the iconic .44 Magnum gas-operated pistol. The L5 configuration pairs an aluminum frame with a lightened, ported upper and a 5-inch barrel featuring an integral muzzle brake. It retains the Mark XIX system’s caliber-swap capability and adds a full-length top Picatinny rail, fixed combat sights, and a matte black finish. Factory specs list an overall weight of about 3 lb 1 oz, and the model is manufacturer-classified as New York compliant due to its sub-50-oz weight.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
What’s Included
- Case Club hard case
- Magnum Research Desert Eagle operating instructions manual
- RAEIND polymer magazine loader
- Steel Desert Eagle .44 Magnum magazines pictured
The L5 is the lightweight Desert Eagle configuration built around an aluminum frame and a lightened, ported upper, delivering a listed weight of about 3 lb 1 oz in .44 Magnum. Its 5-inch barrel incorporates an integral muzzle brake and ports, and the pistol wears a uniform matte black finish with a hard-coat anodized frame.
This Mark XIX operates via a gas-piston system with a multi-lug rotating bolt and single-action fire control. It features slide-mounted thumb safety levers, a spurred external hammer, and wraparound textured rubber grips with finger grooves for a consistent hold.
Topside, a full-length Picatinny rail is integrated into the barrel shroud, while the underside has no accessory rail. The sighting setup consists of fixed combat-style sights, with a front blade on a raised base and a low-profile rear notch.
Factory dimensions include an overall length of approximately 9.69 inches, a height of 6.25 inches, and a slide width of 1.25 inches. The Mark XIX component system supports caliber swaps to .357 Magnum, .429 DE, and .50 AE with the proper parts.
Manufactured in Pillager, Minnesota, this pistol carries rollmarks indicating U.S. production by Magnum Research. The manufacturer classifies the L5 as New York compliant based on its sub-50-ounce weight.