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Desert Eagle .50 AE vs Ruger 57
Side-by-side technical comparison
Desert Eagle .50 AE
HandgunsIn production
Overview
Spec
Desert Eagle .50 AE
Ruger 57
Production
1990–Present
2019–present
Units produced
~500,000 estimated
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Desert Eagle .50 AE
Ruger 57
Overall length
228 mm (9.0 in) with standard grip
221 mm
Barrel length
152 mm (6.0 in) standard, 165 mm (6.5 in) optional
122 mm
Weight
2.04 kg (4.5 lb) empty, stainless‑steel frame
0.69 kg
Magazine capacity
7 rounds standard for .50 AE, 9 rounds for .44 Magnum, 13 rounds for .357 Magnum
20 rounds
Action type
Short‑stroke gas piston with rotating bolt, locked breech
Blowback-operated single-action semi-automatic
Trigger type
Single‑stage, DA/SA with manual safety/decocker lever
Single-action
Sights
Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional aftermarket night sights
Adjustable target rear with fiber optic front
Calibers
Desert Eagle .50 AE
Ruger 57