Desert Eagle .50 AE vs Glock 18

1990–Present

1986–Present

~500,000 estimated

~250,000 estimated (including all variants)

228 mm (9.0 in) with standard grip

204 mm (8.03 in) standard, 236 mm (9.29 in) on 18C model

152 mm (6.0 in) standard, 165 mm (6.5 in) optional

102 mm (4.02 in) standard, 135 mm (5.31 in) on 18C model

2.04 kg (4.5 lb) empty, stainless‑steel frame

625 g (1.38 lb) empty (standard), 730 g (1.61 lb) with 33‑round magazine

7 rounds standard for .50 AE, 9 rounds for .44 Magnum, 13 rounds for .357 Magnum

33 rounds standard, 50‑round drum, 10‑round compact magazines available

Short‑stroke gas piston with rotating bolt, locked breech

Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired Safe Action system

Single‑stage, DA/SA with manual safety/decocker lever

Safe Action striker‑fire with slide‑mounted fire selector (semi‑auto / fully‑auto)

Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional aftermarket night sights

Fixed polymer rear notch and front post; optional tritium night sights and aftermarket rail‑mounted optics