The Desert Eagle is a large caliber gas-operated semi-automatic pistol manufactured in Israel by IMI (Israel Military Industries) for Magnum Research, Inc. Magnum Research, based in the USA, developed and patented the original Desert Eagle design and this design was further refined by IMI. Manufacturing was moved to Saco Defense in the state of Maine from 1995 to 2000, but shifted back to Israel when Saco was acquired by General Dynamics. Due to (and in no small measure tributing to) its reputation as a powerful firearm, the Desert Eagle has made frequent appearances as the weapon of choice in the action-adventure genres of books, movies, songs, TV shows, and video games. The Desert Eagle, despite its reputation, is not used in tactical combat by professionals due to its large size, overpowered ammunition and loud sound, especially when fired indoors. Unaccustomed users often develop a fear of the Desert Eagle and other magnum calibre pistols. first version by Xayzer
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