Description
The Iver Johnson Eagle XL Swamp Snake 10mm is a six-inch, all-steel 1911 in 10mm Auto with a ported slide and barrel and a green-and-brown snakeskin pattern over the metal. It is built for people who want a big, eye-catching hunting or range pistol in a powerful cartridge.
Iver Johnson Eagle XL Swamp Snake 10mm Overview
This pistol belongs to Iver Johnson’s first-generation 1911 line, made in the Philippines by Shooters Arms Manufacturing to Iver Johnson specifications, with the porting machined in the United States. The frame is 1045 steel and the slide is 4140 steel. Iver Johnson lists an overall length of 9.75 inches and an unloaded weight of about 44 ounces. It ships with one eight-round magazine, so most owners will want to buy spares.
Swamp Snake Finish
The camo is a hydrographic print, a film transferred onto the metal in a water bath and sealed under a clear coat. It looks striking and hides fingerprints, but it is less durable than Cerakote or bluing, and repeated holster draws or solvent soaks can wear the pattern on the edges. Matching black G10 grips carry a snakeskin texture that gives a firm hold with wet or gloved hands.
Ports, Blast and Recoil
Ports in the slide and barrel vent gas upward to reduce muzzle rise. The trade-off is more noise and flash, gas and debris thrown upward, and faster carbon build-up around the ports. Never fire a ported pistol from a retention position close to the face, and expect people on the next bench to notice it. Ported barrels also lose a little velocity, which matters little at practical ranges. Use jacketed bullets; cast lead fouls ports quickly.
Why a Six-Inch 10mm
The extra inch of barrel over a Government gun adds sight radius and a little velocity, which helps with 10mm hunting loads. Combined with the weight of the steel frame and the porting, full-power 180 to 200-grain ammunition is manageable for experienced shooters. Ammunition costs more than 45 ACP or 9mm and shelves empty first in shortages, so stock up when you can.
Sights, Trigger and Controls
The rear is an LPA TRT fully adjustable white-dot unit paired with a dovetailed front, a good setup for zeroing a heavy hunting load. You also get a three-hole trigger, skeleton hammer, extended slide stop and thumb safety, a beavertail with memory bump, a lowered and flared ejection port and a lightly beveled magwell. The long slide makes holster choice narrower, so look for six-inch 1911 models.
Practical Ownership
Swap recoil springs on schedule, since 10mm batters a 1911 harder than 45 ACP. Clean the ports after each range trip. Check that your state allows hunting with 10mm handguns, and use bullets built for game. As with any 1911, test magazines and carry ammunition thoroughly before you trust the pistol in the field.
State Laws and Ownership
An eight-round single-stack magazine is legal almost everywhere, but some states maintain handgun rosters or require permits, and hunting rules for handgun calibres vary by state. Pennsylvania transfers include a PICS check. Confirm local rules before you order.
Specifications
- Model: Eagle XL10 Swamp Snake (ported)
- UPC: 796167791867
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Capacity: 8+1, one magazine
- Barrel: 6 in., ported
- Frame: 1045 steel; slide: 4140 steel, ported
- Finish: Swamp Snake camo
- Grips: black G10 with snakeskin texture
- Sights: LPA TRT adjustable white-dot rear, dovetail front
- Overall length: 9.75 in.; weight about 44 oz unloaded
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this handgun ship to a licensed dealer, where you fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check, and a dealer may only sell a handgun to a buyer who is 21 or older. Have the gun shipped to an FFL near you, check it over before you sign, and confirm your state and local rules on carry and magazines first.
Who It Is For
The Iver Johnson Eagle XL Swamp Snake 10mm is a great fit for handgun hunters and 10mm fans who want a long, heavy, ported 1911 with a camo look.
Buy the Iver Johnson Eagle XL Swamp Snake 10mm at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Iver Johnson Eagle XL Swamp Snake 10mm online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Iver Johnson Arms.
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