Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 vs Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander

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Handguns Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#21621
#23699
Action Single Single
Caliber .45 ACP .45 ACP
Capacity 8+1 7+1
Finish Black Black
Sights Adjustable Night Sights
Barrel Length 5.05" 4.25"
Grip Cocobolo
Details
Brand
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Prices
MSRP $995.99 $820.99
Used Price $697.19 $574.69
Sale Price $896.39 $738.89

Handguns Descriptions

Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911

Featuring all the timeless style of an American original and sharing the proud heritage of the legendary Desert Eagle, the new .45 ACP 1911 from Magnum Research comes fully equipped with top-of-the-line custom features at a basic model price that blows away the competition. The frame is precision cast and machined from high quality carbon steel and the slide is machined from solid billets of steel than finished in a matte black. The Desert Eagle 1911 comes loaded with outstanding features that would cost extra from a custom gunsmith. Some of these features include a high-ride beavertail grip safety, extended magazine release, aluminum trigger with an overtravel stop, stainless steel full-length guide rod, extended thumb safety, enlarged ejection port, beveled magazine well.

Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander

The accuracy and reliability that have made the 1911 an American icon now shine brighter than ever. Features include a crisp trigger, dovetailed front and rear sights, precision-machined slide and frame, and available fine-checkered American walnut grips. The new Model 1911 R1 is truly the finest blend of exacting craftsmanship and out-of-box performance available today. Every element is produced with ultra-tight tolerances on equipment representing the height of modern technology. The result is a sweet-shooting advancement of a legendary design were more than proud to put our name on.

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