I’ve known CMC Trigger to produce some of the best for the money and the unit installed by Diamondback was no different. The grip has a rubber over-molding that is slightly tacky (in the adhesive sense) and very comfortably lines up to the CMC 3.5 lbs single-stage trigger (approximately $170 value). Bench and prone-position shooting is also much more comfortable. On an adjustable-stock rifle like the Diamondback, it means the stock can be adjusted shorter without cramping your arm. Another Magpul piece, the MOE-K2+ ($25 value) has a more vertical angle to make shorter length-of-pull rifles more comfortable. The grip chosen for Diamondback is also beyond the standard A2 stick. Operators can stash a couple of batteries for their favorite accessory or a handful of Skittles for refreshment (Carnik Con reference). As an extra bonus, Magpul makes use of empty space with a trap door for storage. A Quick-detach cup is also included to be installed if the user desires, or they can use the traditional loop point on the bottom of the stick. Starting in the shoulder the Magpul ACS-L (roughly an $80 value) stock provides good shoulder pocket fitment and an angled top for cheek weld. This is great for those accustomed to rock-and-lock rifles like the AK and even proved useful during our accuracy testing as it permitted easier insertion of a 30-round magazine while shooting from a rest.Ī rifle’s furniture is where humans and machines attempt to meld. The shorter front to the magazine well literally widens the possible angles of approach for a reload. Of course, the most apparent feature is the arced and shortened magazine well and broad bevel. It’s doubtful many civilian shooters need to care about this, but the Diamondback is a rifle I could patrol with. I call that condition “patrol knuckle” because it was on patrols in Afghanistan that the standard grip-to-trigger guard interface caused me much grief and eventual calluses followed by an aversion to the “good enough” and attraction to receiver and grip designs thoughtful enough to address this. The improvements Diamondback did makeover mil-spec include an oversized trigger guard that doesn’t rub the firing-hand middle finger knuckle.
Too tight, and the gun stops being fun.ĭiamondback had the opportunity to tighten things up when they created the Diamond lower, but by keeping it “mil-spec” they ensured the lower would work with the widest variety of uppers.
Contrary to popular belief “mil-spec” tolerances are looser than many commercial manufacturers would strive for, but this is done to ensure compatibility. Upper and lower receivers are made with a standard mil-spec play which is a relief considering the Diamondback-custom Diamond lower. The handguard mates nicely to the upper receiver but did require a slight adjustment to be perfectly aligned. The anodizing is rich, and darker on the lower than the handguard or upper receiver, but overall a solid finish. Let’s take a deeper look at how Diamondback did with their flagship rifle line. The upgraded Magpul furniture and CMC trigger cause an increase in cost some manufacturers shy from preferring to keep MSRP low and minimize the risk of not picking what the consumer wants. Unlike some of the more popular brands though, Diamondback has created a unique look with its own lower receiver, handguard, and muzzle brake. With an MSRP of $1,159 and a common retailer price (August 2020) of around $1,000, The DB15DSB model we tested is priced and featured to compete with some of the bigger brands.
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The DB15 Diamond Series is Diamondback’s premium line including upgraded triggers, furniture, a nice hard case, and sights included in the box.Īdditional premium features include smart choices like a mid-length gas system, pinned gas block, shot-peened, and magnetic particle inspected bolt carrier group, and a 4150CrMov, black nitride barrel with a 1:8 twist rate to hit that sweet spot for maximum efficiency with common bullet weights. That grabbed my attention.īefore that test and ever since the Florida-based company perhaps best known for their love-it-or-loath-it tiny DB9 pistol has been cranking out high-value rifles at very reasonable prices. The DB-10 was reviewed then, and retailed for under $1,000, shooting sub- moa without any hiccups. AR-10s at the time were relatively very expensive to own and reliability was considered an added bonus. My experiences with Diamondback’s rifles began in 2016 with a review of their AR-10.
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