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Desert Eagle .50 AE vs Springfield Armory 1911
Side-by-side technical comparison
Desert Eagle .50 AE
HandgunsIn production
Springfield Armory 1911
HandgunsIn production
Overview
Spec
Desert Eagle .50 AE
Springfield Armory 1911
Production
1990–Present
1985–present
Units produced
~500,000 estimated
Millions
Specifications
Spec
Desert Eagle .50 AE
Springfield Armory 1911
Overall length
228 mm (9.0 in) with standard grip
216 mm
Barrel length
152 mm (6.0 in) standard, 165 mm (6.5 in) optional
127 mm
Weight
2.04 kg (4.5 lb) empty, stainless‑steel frame
1,100 g
Magazine capacity
7 rounds standard for .50 AE, 9 rounds for .44 Magnum, 13 rounds for .357 Magnum
7+1 to 10+1 rounds
Action type
Short‑stroke gas piston with rotating bolt, locked breech
short recoil
Trigger type
Single‑stage, DA/SA with manual safety/decocker lever
SAO
Sights
Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional aftermarket night sights
Adjustable or fixed
Calibers
Desert Eagle .50 AE
Springfield Armory 1911