Magnum Research

Overview

American firearms manufacturer founded in 1979 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Best known for the Desert Eagle semi-automatic pistol, originally developed with IMI (Israel Military Industries) and manufactured in Israel. Current production of Desert Eagle pistols is at Magnum Research's Pillager, Minnesota facility. Also produces the Baby Eagle (Jericho) series and BFR (Biggest Finest Revolver) single-action revolver.

Also recorded as Desert Eagle, MRI.

Notable firearms

164 models in the firearm database. Collectible and service designs first, then the newest.

1. Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 AE Case Hardened Semi-Auto Pistol · 2015
2. Magnum Research Baby Eagle II 9mm 4.4-inch Pistol · 2012
3. Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 AE 6-inch Bronze Pistol · 2010
4. Magnum Research Micro Desert Eagle .380 ACP 2.2-inch Pistol · 2009
5. Magnum Research BFR 460 S&W Mag 5.5-inch Revolver · 2005
6. Magnum Research BFR 460 S&W Mag 7.5-inch Revolver · 2005
7. Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 AE Titanium Gold 6-inch Semi-Auto Pistol · 2005
8. Magnum Research BFR .500 S&W 7.5-inch Revolver · 2003
9. Magnum Research BFR .500 S&W Mag 7.5-inch Revolver · 2003
10. Magnum Research BFR .500 S&W Magnum 10-inch Revolver · 2003
11. Magnum Research BFR 500 S&W Mag 5.5-inch Revolver · 2003
12. Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 AE 6-inch Titanium Gold Pistol · 2003

All 164 models

Associated cartridges

3 cartridges: the ones Magnum Research introduced and the ones it loads for.

Factory loads

4 Magnum Research loads in the reference, each with grain weight, bullet type and advertised velocity.

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Serial numbers

2 dated serial ranges across 1 model family, 1983–2006. Covered: Desert Eagle.

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