Magnum Research Desert Eagle lighter weight models make a noticeable difference when handling the pistol. Through the use of an alloy frame and weight reducing cuts the Desert Eagle LW are just under one pound lighter than the steel framed models. The single action pistol has a crisp 4-pound trigger pull. The Mark XIX L5 feature a hard-coat anodized black aluminum frame; steel slide Hogue finger groove rubber grips and an integral muzzle brake. The light-weight Desert Eagle L5 models are New York State compliant. The lightweight Desert Eagles take the same magazines as the current steel models.