Posted: 8/15/2011 5:22:09 AM EDT
| Got to handle a Diamondback recently. Wasn't aware the gun existed. Wow! Thought it was a Python at first. Got a bad case of "do want" now. I'd like to hear from owners about likes, dislike, duribility, etc. Pics would be nice too. |
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Many consider the Diamondback as the Cadillac of .38 special revolvers. I have a 2-1/2" and a 4" version (Although sadly, neither have the original grips) and they both are great shooters. They also made them in .22LR and .22Mag as well. I think the .2LR version would make a perfect plinker/trail gun.
Here are my two: 
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The Diamondback was a premium grade Colt revolver.
It looks like a miniature Python and the barrel was made on Python machinery, but it's not the same quality as a Python, nor was it tuned or blued like the Python. What the Diamondback really is is a Detective Special with a Python type barrel and adjustable sights. The Diamondback was available in barrels of 2 1/2", 4", and 6", in .22LR, and .38 Special. They were available in blue, bright nickel, and a few in satin electroless nickel, also known as "Coltguard". These are invariably very accurate revolvers and the quality is very high. These are probably the Cadillac of .22 DA revolvers. |
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Many consider the Diamondback as the Cadillac of .38 special revolvers. I have a 2-1/2" and a 4" version (Although sadly, neither have the original grips) and they both are great shooters. They also made them in .22LR and .22Mag as well. I think the .2LR version would make a perfect plinker/trail gun. Here are my two: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Range%20Day%2009162007/DSC_0323.jpg What brand are those grips on the left and do they make them for any other manufacture's revolvers? |
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Many consider the Diamondback as the Cadillac of .38 special revolvers. I have a 2-1/2" and a 4" version (Although sadly, neither have the original grips) and they both are great shooters. They also made them in .22LR and .22Mag as well. I think the .2LR version would make a perfect plinker/trail gun. Here are my two: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Range%20Day%2009162007/DSC_0323.jpg What brand are those grips on the left and do they make them for any other manufacture's revolvers? Those are Pachmayr grips and I don't think they offer that particular set of grips anymore. Pachmayr is now owned by Lyman and I checked their website, but I didn't see these grips in their lineup. |
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Many consider the Diamondback as the Cadillac of .38 special revolvers. I have a 2-1/2" and a 4" version (Although sadly, neither have the original grips) and they both are great shooters. They also made them in .22LR and .22Mag as well. I think the .2LR version would make a perfect plinker/trail gun. Here are my two: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Range%20Day%2009162007/DSC_0323.jpg What brand are those grips on the left and do they make them for any other manufacture's revolvers? Those are Pachmayr grips and I don't think they offer that particular set of grips anymore. Pachmayr is now owned by Lyman and I checked their website, but I didn't see these grips in their lineup. Dang it, I'd really like a set for my GP100. |
| The one I saw was a 6 inch, blued, 22, LNIB condition. I was very surprised how close it was to my Python in the way if felt in my hand. It's might have been a little bit heavier. Beautiful bluing, great wood, and a fine trigger. Damn, getting over this is going to be expensive! |
