Magnum Research currently offers two 9mm concealed carry guns ≤ 7.5 inches in length
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Subsidiary of Kahr Arms Group
USA
Pillager, MN

USA: Kahr Arms Group
Greeley, PA

Magnum Research Inc. (MRI) was founded in 1979 by Jim Skildum and John Risdall starting with their design of the iconic Desert Eagle pistol. Both men were early in their career, combining Jim's past experience in the Air Force and John's background in marketing. Initially production was contracted to IMI in Israel (1979-1995), Saco Defense in Maine (1995-1998), and back to IMI/IWI (1998-2009). In 2009 production began internally in Pillager Minnesota. MRI was acquired by Kahr Group in 2010 and continues to operate as a subsidiary.

Magnum Research Baby Eagle III Semi-Compact Carbon Steel
Magnum Research - Baby Eagle III Semi-Compact Carbon Steel

MSRP: $691
Capacity: 15+1 double stack; low capacity version 10+1
Size: 7.5"L × 5.3"H × 1.31"W
3.85" barrel
35 oz
Frame: carbon steel, removable grips, Picatinny rail
Action: hammer-fired DA/SA
Safety: dual function thumb safety/decocker (ambi)
Controls: reversible mag release, left side slide stop
Sights: 3 dot

Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911U9 3
Magnum Research - Desert Eagle 1911U9 3"

MSRP: $946
Capacity: 7+1 single stack
Size: 6.85"L × 4.9"H × 0.93"W
3" barrel
28 oz
Frame: aluminum, removable grips, no accessory rail
Action: hammer-fired SA
Safety: thumb safety (left side), grip safety
Controls: left side mag release, left side slide stop
Sights: front & rear black