Magnum Research was founded in 1979 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is now based in Pillager, Minnesota. The company is best known for the Desert Eagle, one of the most recognizable handguns in the world thanks to its massive frame, gas-operated semi-auto action, and prominent appearances in movies and video games.
Looking for a Magnum Research handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Magnum Research model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 11 Magnum Research models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Magnum Research offers 1 caliber on the California roster, with .44 Magnum being the most common (11 models). MSRP is $1,999.
Yes — any Magnum Research model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.