NRA Gun of the Week: Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5 Handgun
The NRA Gun of the Week features the Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5, a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .357 Magnum. This model emphasizes a lightweight design, weighing approximately 50 ounces unloaded, making it nearly 2 lbs lighter than its larger counterparts. The L5 utilizes a gas-operated system, similar to an AR-15's bolt carrier group, for recoil mitigation. It includes a detachable 9-round box magazine, bilateral slide-mounted safety, and a full-length picatinny rail for optics, though it lacks an under-barrel accessory rail.











