Magnum Research Micro Desert Eagle .380 ACP DAO Micro Pistol, Ported Barrel, Discontinued, 2 Mags, Case
The Magnum Research Micro Desert Eagle is a compact .380 ACP with a ported 2.22-inch barrel, steel slide, and aluminum-alloy frame. This discontinued, U.S.-made DAO pistol features very low-profile integral sights and a heel-type magazine catch. It comes with two 6-round magazines, the factory case, and the original manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows handling marks from previous use. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- Magnum Research OEM hard plastic case with molded logo and factory label
- Magnum Research Micro Desert Eagle owner's manual
- Two 6-round steel single-stack magazines with witness holes and polymer baseplates
This Micro-size .380 ACP uses a steel slide over an aluminum-alloy frame with black checkered polymer grip panels. The barrel is ported, and the pistol runs a double-action-only trigger with an internal hammer. Dimensions are 4.52 inches overall length, 3.71 inches in height, and 0.90 inch in width, with an unloaded weight of about 14 oz.
The operating system is blowback with a design heritage that incorporates barrel gas channels, reflecting its lineage from the Czech Kevin ZP98. Disassembly is distinctive: the barrel rotates approximately 180 degrees for takedown.
Sights are fixed and integral, with a small ramped front and a notch rear. The slide has rear serrations and a serrated top rib. A heel-type magazine catch is used for magazine retention.
Capacity is 6 rounds, and this example includes two factory-type single-stack magazines. The model has been discontinued by the manufacturer, adding interest for those seeking this specific configuration and feature set.