The .357 Magnum Desert Eagle offers the highest capacity of any Desert Eagle chambering at 9 rounds. While .357 Mag is not the round most people associate with the Desert Eagle, it was part of the original platform design. The 6-inch barrel is the standard configuration and is the easiest Desert Eagle to shoot due to reduced recoil. Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Action: Single-Action Caliber: .357 Mag Capacity: 9 Year introduced: 1983, Israel Weight: 62 oz Overall length: 10.75" Status: Active Intended use: sport, collector