The Magnum Research Desert Eagle in .50 Action Express with case-hardened finish and 6-inch barrel is a premium aesthetic variant featuring a genuine case-hardened color finish on the steel components. The case-hardening produces a unique blue-purple-brown mottled pattern on each individual pistol, making every example visually unique. Mechanically identical to the standard .50 AE model. Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: .50 AE Capacity: 7 Year introduced: 2010, USA/Israel Weight: 70.5 oz Overall length: 10.75" Status: Active Intended use: Collecting, Competition