The frame on this beautiful Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911C semi-auto pistol is precision cast and formed from high quality carbon steel. The slide is machined from solid billets of steel then finished in matte black. The handsome looking double-diamond checkered wood grips are held in place by stainless steel hex screws. This Series 70 configured feature rich Magnum Research Desert Eagle semi-auto handgun is equipped with a high-ride beavertail grip safety, extended magazine release, aluminum trigger and an overtravel stop. Other features on this great handgun include a stainless steel full-length guide rod, skeletonized hammer, enlarged ejection port, beveled magazine well, extended thumb safety, and checkered flat mainspring housing made from aluminum.