The Magnum Research Desert Eagle in .44 Magnum with 6-inch barrel is the original chambering for which the Desert Eagle was designed. The .44 Mag variant was the first Desert Eagle offered commercially and established the platform's reputation as a powerful semi-auto pistol for hunting and handgun silhouette competition. More manageable than the .50 AE version. Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: .44 Mag Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1983, USA/Israel Weight: 67.5 oz Overall length: 10.75" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Competition, Collecting