Desert Eagle

The Desert Eagle is a variation on the 1911, and the world's most powerful automatic pistol, firing 50-caliber rounds. These powerful Bullets have 3 times the initial energy of 45 caliber rounds, and the guns 26cm length and 2kg weight put it in a class of its own. Its gas pressure operating mechanism causes it to behave more like a rifle than a pistol. The standard barrel is 6 inches, but a 10 inch barrel variation also exists. Holding 7 rounds, it has extremely strong recoil, and its sheer power is legendary.

A variation on the Desert Eagle with an extended 10 inch barrel length gives it a range of up to 100 yards; very accurate for a gun of this caliber. The longer barrel slightly increases muzzle velocity. It is also equipped with a scope enabling the gun to be used over longer ranges. All other specs are identical to the 6 inch model. The 10 inch variation also carries over the strong recoil of its smaller brother, but still packs that powerful punch to knock some one the ground with one shot.

In the Metal Gear series, it is the preferred weapon of Meryl Silverburgh.