The Magnum Research Baby Desert Eagle in .40 S&W with 4.52-inch barrel is the higher-powered variant of the steel-frame DA/SA service pistol. The .40 S&W chambering was added to meet law enforcement demand for the then-standard duty caliber. It retains the same CZ-75 heritage action as the 9mm variant in a heavier frame to manage the .40 S&W chamber pressure. Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Action: Short-Recoil Caliber: .40 S&W Capacity: 12 Year introduced: 1999, Israel Weight: 38.2 oz Overall length: 8.14" Status: Active Intended use: Service, Law Enforcement, Home Defense