Desert Eagle .50 AE vs SIG Sauer P226

1990–Present

1984–Present

~500,000 estimated

~1,200,000+ units estimated

228 mm (9.0 in) with standard grip

196 mm (7.7 in) standard; 185 mm (7.3 in) Compact; 210 mm (8.3 in) Tactical

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

112 mm (4.4 in) standard; 102 mm (4.0 in) Compact; 140 mm (5.5 in) Tactical

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

985 g (2.17 lb) empty (standard); 1,050 g (2.31 lb) with loaded 15‑round magazine

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

15 rounds standard (9mm); 10 rounds (9mm Compact); 20 rounds (9mm Tactical); also available in 12‑round .40 S&W and 10‑round .45 ACP magazines

Short‑stroke gas piston with rotating bolt, locked breech

Short recoil, locked breech with rotating barrel; DA/SA with manual safety/decocker

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

Double‑action first pull, single‑action subsequent pulls; optional single‑action only trigger for competition models

Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional aftermarket night sights

Fixed three‑dot tritium night sights (front blade and rear notch) on most models; optional Novak or SIGLITE rail‑mounted optics