Diamondback Firearms DB15
Diamondback Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 2014
Also known as: DB15
Overview
The Diamondback DB15 is the company's AR-15-pattern direct-impingement carbine, most commonly chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16 in 4150 CrMoV nitride barrel and mid-length gas system. Forged 7075-T6 upper and lower receivers, a free-float M-LOK handguard and Magpul furniture (CTR stock, MOE K2 grip) round out the platform. It is offered across many series (Obsidian, Carbon, Diamond) and calibers including .300 AAC Blackout and 7.62x39mm in pistol and rifle barrel lengths.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2994 g (105.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Closed Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Hardcoat Anodized |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56mm NATO — also known as 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington, 5.56x45mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Accessory Rail, M Lok Handguard, Collapsible Stock, Flash Hider, Threaded Barrel, Forward Assist, Dust Cover
Production
Production years: 2014-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approx. $1,092 (Obsidian 16 in). SKU DB1784K001. Sold in numerous finishes, barrel lengths (8-20 in) and dealer-exclusive series; also offered as a pistol with .300 BLK.
Background
Founded in 2009 in Cocoa, Florida, Diamondback Firearms grew from a subcompact-pistol maker into a full-line manufacturer of AR-pattern rifles, pistols and rimfire revolvers, all produced domestically in the USA.