The Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911C (DE1911C) is a full-size .45 ACP 1911-platform pistol with a bushingless 4.33-inch barrel, matte black finish, and a steel frame and slide. It ships with two 8-round magazines. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Magnum Research 
• Model: Desert Eagle 1911C (DE1911C) 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action Type: Single Action 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.33 inches (Bushingless) 
• Overall Length: 7.87 inches 
• Weight: 33.9 ounces 
• Finish: Matte Black 
• Frame Material: Steel 
• Sights: High-profile sculptured rear, drift adjustable for windage; dovetailed front blade with horizontal serrations 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The DE1911C is built right-handed with a beavertail grip safety and extended thumb safety. The high-profile sculptured rear sight gives a clear sight picture and adjusts for windage via drift. The dovetailed front blade with horizontal serrations reduces glare. The bushingless barrel design simplifies field stripping versus a traditional bushing-equipped 1911. Two 8-round magazines are included. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

1. Home defense: familiar single-action 1911 manual of arms, 8+1 capacity of .45 ACP. 
2. Competitive shooting: the drift-adjustable sights and smooth single-action trigger suit precision formats. 
3. Range use and collection: the matte black steel construction and classic lines appeal to 1911 collectors who also want a shooter.

The DE1911C draws mostly positive reviews, with a few recurring themes worth knowing.

Build quality is consistently praised. The steel construction feels solid and the fit is described as tight without being sticky. Range performance tracks well: manageable recoil for .45 ACP given the 33.9 oz weight, consistent accuracy, and reliable cycling. The 1911 ergonomics — beavertail safety, grip angle, single-action trigger — are praised by shooters who prefer that platform. The matte black finish gets clean marks for looks. Two magazines included is a practical plus.

The main discussion point is weight: at 33.9 oz it's a heavy carry gun, and some users note it as a limiting factor for daily concealed carry. Price comparisons come up regularly — some buyers feel the DE1911C is fairly priced for the quality level, others point to comparable 1911s from other manufacturers at similar or lower cost. Newer shooters who come from striker-fired platforms note a learning curve with the manual safety and single-action trigger, which is just the nature of the 1911 platform. Customer service experiences are mixed in online discussions.