Editor’s Note: The Desert Eagle delivers true magnum power with an iconic look that has made it one of the most recognizable firearms in the modern world. The Desert Eagle is a pop-culture icon that has been immortalized in movies, tv shows, video games, and other media. Chambered in the crushingly powerful .50 Action Express cartridge, these gas-operated rotating bolt pistols feature all carbon steel construction, a 7-round capacity, fixed combat sights, and are available in numerous finishes and configurations.