By: Todd Burgreen
The Desert Eagle .44 Magnum is not for those looking for the easiest path, and that’s exactly what makes it so appealing, especially for hunters.
This gun will never be found in an article about concealed carry. It’s a large hunk of metal, weighing more than 4 pounds empty and measuring nearly 11 inches long and just over 6 inches tall.
The Desert Eagle’s silhouette is recognizable even to non-gun people, thanks to frequent movie appearances, where its larger-than-life aesthetics fit the Hollywood mindset. For those new to the world of big-bore handguns, it’s worth noting that Desert Eagle handguns are manufactured by Magnum Research, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Kahr Firearms Group.