Bullet Point Profiles: Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 Pistol 45AP

Published on June 7, 2011
Duration: 2:36

This video provides a profile of the Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 pistol in .45 ACP. It highlights the pistol's features, including its black oxide finish, checkered wood grips, extended thumb safety, grip safety, fixed sights, and a 5-inch barrel. The review notes its single-action semi-automatic operation and an 8+1 capacity with two 8-round magazines. Despite the Desert Eagle name often being associated with larger calibers, this 1911 variant is presented as a pleasure to shoot.

Quick Summary

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 is a .45 ACP, single-action semi-automatic pistol featuring a black oxide finish, checkered wood grips, extended thumb safety, grip safety, and fixed sights. It boasts a 5-inch barrel, an overall length of about 8.5 inches, and weighs over 36 ounces, with an 8+1 capacity using two 8-round magazines.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Introduction to Magnum Research
  2. 00:18Desert Eagle 1911 Overview
  3. 00:281911 Government Model Specs
  4. 00:34Finish and Grips
  5. 00:39Safety Features
  6. 00:45Sights and Barrel Length
  7. 00:49Overall Dimensions and Weight
  8. 00:54Magazine Capacity
  9. 01:20Caliber Discussion
  10. 01:29Shooting Impression

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 pistol?

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 is a .45 ACP, single-action semi-automatic pistol. It features a black oxide finish, checkered wood grips, an extended thumb safety, a grip safety, fixed sights, and a 5-inch barrel. It weighs over 36 ounces and has an 8+1 capacity with two 8-round magazines.

What caliber is the Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911?

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 is chambered in .45 ACP. This is notable as the Desert Eagle brand is often associated with larger calibers, but this model utilizes the classic 1911 platform in .45 ACP.

What are the dimensions and capacity of the Desert Eagle 1911?

The Desert Eagle 1911 has a 5-inch barrel, resulting in an overall length of approximately 8.5 inches. It weighs just over 36 ounces and comes with two 8-round magazines, providing an 8+1 round capacity.

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