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Posted: 11/13/2012 12:09:23 PM EDT
Ladies and gentlemen, all of us here at Diamondback Firearms are excited to show off our line of the DB-15's, our new AR! Pictures and specifications will be listed below! Please feel free to comment, ask questions, or even post your own photos if you have a DB-15 of your very own! Enjoy!
–––––––––– Model- DB-15 S - MSRP $846.00 Caliber- 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington Finish- Black Anodized Hardcoat Barrel- 16” 4140 Chrome-Moly, M4 Contour Barrel Twist Rate- 1 x 9 Bolt Carrier- Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle Inspected Mil Spec 8620 carrier Lower Receiver- Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum Upper Receiver- A3 Flattop Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, T-Marked Handguard- Standard 2-Piece Pistol Grip- A2 Style Stock- M4, Commercial Tube, 4 position Weight- 6.65 lbs. Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 32.5” Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 36.25” Flash hider- A2 Sights- A2 Front Only *300 Blackout model available soon! 
****************************************************************************************************** Model- DB-15FDE - MSRP $979.00 Caliber- 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington Finish- Diamondback Flat Dark Earth Barrel- 16” 4140 Chrome-Moly, M4 Contour Free Float Barrel Twist Rate- 1 x 9 Bolt Carrier- Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle Inspected Mil Spec 8620 carrier Lower Receiver- Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum Upper Receiver- A3 Flattop Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, T-Marked Handguard- Diamondback Aluminum Modified Four Rail Pistol Grip- A2 Style Stock- M4, Commercial Tube, 4 position Weight- 6.65 lbs. Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 32.5” Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 36.25” Flash hider- A2 Sights- No Sights / Mag Pul flip-up sights available *300 Blackout model available soon! 
****************************************************************************************************** Model- DB-15 B - MSRP $958.00 Caliber- 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington Finish- Black Anodized Hardcoat Barrel- 16” 4140 Chrome-Moly, M4 Contour, Free Float Barrel Twist Rate- 1 x 9 Bolt Carrier- Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle Inspected Mil Spec 8620 carrier Lower Receiver- Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum Upper Receiver- A3 Flattop Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, T-Marked Handguard- Diamondback Aluminum Modified Four Rail Pistol Grip- A2 Style Stock- M4, Commercial Tube, 4 position Weight- 6.65 lbs. Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 32.5” Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 36.25” Flash hider- A2 Sights- No Sights / Mag Pul flip-up sights available *300 Blackout model available soon! 
****************************************************************************************************** Model- DB-15 NiB - MSRP $1,118.00 Caliber- 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington Finish- Nickel Boron/Black Anodized Hardcoat Barrel- 16” 4140 Chrome-Moly, M4 Contour, Free Float Barrel Twist Rate- 1 x 9 Bolt Carrier - Nickel Boron Coated, Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle Inspected Mil Spec 8620 carrier Lower Receiver- Nickel Boron Coated Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum Upper Receiver- Nickel Boron Coated A3 Flattop Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, T-Marked Handguard- Diamondback Aluminum Modified Four Rail Pistol Grip- MAG PUL MIAD Stock- MAG PUL CTR, Commercial Tube, 4 position Weight- 6.65 lbs. Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 32.5” Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 36.25” Magazine- MAG PUL (30) Round Flash hider- A2 Sights- No Sights / Mag Pul flip-up sights available *300 Blackout model available soon! 
****************************************************************************************************** Model- DB-15 DCG - MSRP TBA Caliber- 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington Finish- Digital Camo Green Barrel- 16” 4140 Chrome-Moly, M4 Contour, Free Float Barrel Twist Rate- 1 x 9 Bolt Carrier- Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle Inspected Mil Spec 8620 carrier Lower Receiver- Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum Upper Receiver- A3 Flattop Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, T-Marked Handguard- Diamondback Aluminum Modified Four Rail Pistol Grip- A2 Style Stock- M4, Commercial Tube, 4 position Weight- 6.65 lbs. Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 32.5” Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 36.25” Flash hider- A2 Sights- No Sights / Mag Pul flip-up sights available *300 Blackout model available soon! 
****************************************************************************************************** Model- DB-15 DCT - MSRP TBA Caliber- 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington Finish- Digital Camo Tan Barrel- 16” 4140 Chrome-Moly, M4 Contour, Free Float Barrel Twist Rate- 1 x 9 Bolt Carrier- Shot-Peened, Magnetic Particle Inspected Mil Spec 8620 carrier Lower Receiver- Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum Upper Receiver- A3 Flattop Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, T-Marked Handguard- Diamondback Aluminum Modified Four Rail Pistol Grip- A2 Style Stock- M4, Commercial Tube, 4 position Weight- 6.65 lbs. Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 32.5” Overall Length (Stock Collapsed)- 36.25” Flash hider- A2 Sights- No Sights / Mag Pul flip-up sights available *300 Blackout model available soon! 
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Posted: 11/13/2012 6:38:12 PM EDT
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I dig the FDE model.
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Posted: 11/13/2012 6:42:33 PM EDT
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Whats with the all 1:9
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Posted: 11/13/2012 6:49:26 PM EDT
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Nice.
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Posted: 11/14/2012 10:29:38 AM EDT
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Whats with the all 1:9 Nothing wrong with 1:9, it's actually better if all you shoot is 55 and 62 grain ammo. |
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Posted: 11/14/2012 10:03:05 PM EDT
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Whats with the all 1:9 Nothing wrong with 1:9, it's actually better if all you shoot is 55 and 62 grain ammo. But it isn't cool |
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Posted: 11/15/2012 5:40:34 PM EDT
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Any midlengths?
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Posted: 11/15/2012 7:21:31 PM EDT
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Whats with the all 1:9 Nothing wrong with 1:9, it's actually better if all you shoot is 55 and 62 grain ammo. But it isn't cool There's nothing cool about it. You can't even see it. Many people who buy personal defense ammunition for their AR, are usually attracted to the heavier weight hollowpoints and not the varmint polymer tips. My first AR was a 1:9 which was a waste because I ended up selling it once it key holed my 75gr TAP. Live and learn. But there's no reason for me to ever own a 1:9. |
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Posted: 11/15/2012 7:45:01 PM EDT
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To each their own - I'm OK with 1 in 9 twist.
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Posted: 11/15/2012 8:14:10 PM EDT
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Any models with a chrome lined barrel?
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Posted: 11/15/2012 8:47:34 PM EDT
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To each their own - I'm OK with 1 in 9 twist. You're right. Each person will decide what's best for them. However, why settle? I've gone through the paces and made buying mistakes and it cost me. Now that I have more AR experience and knowledge, I know better. But that's what makes the AR platform so great, you fit it to suit YOU. No reason to just be, "OK" with something. |
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Posted: 11/15/2012 9:28:09 PM EDT
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Glad to see you guys branching out. Love my DB380
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Posted: 11/16/2012 9:34:57 AM EDT
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Whats with the all 1:9 Nothing wrong with 1:9, it's actually better if all you shoot is 55 and 62 grain ammo. But it isn't cool There's nothing cool about it. You can't even see it. Many people who buy personal defense ammunition for their AR, are usually attracted to the heavier weight hollowpoints and not the varmint polymer tips. My first AR was a 1:9 which was a waste because I ended up selling it once it key holed my 75gr TAP. Live and learn. But there's no reason for me to ever own a 1:9. They make 55 and 62 GR bullets for self defense. |
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Posted: 11/16/2012 10:30:17 AM EDT
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Whats with the all 1:9 Nothing wrong with 1:9, it's actually better if all you shoot is 55 and 62 grain ammo. But it isn't cool There's nothing cool about it. You can't even see it. Many people who buy personal defense ammunition for their AR, are usually attracted to the heavier weight hollowpoints and not the varmint polymer tips. My first AR was a 1:9 which was a waste because I ended up selling it once it key holed my 75gr TAP. Live and learn. But there's no reason for me to ever own a 1:9. They make 55 and 62 GR bullets for self defense. As well as 69 and 72 gr ammo. |
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Posted: 11/16/2012 11:46:06 AM EDT
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Whats with the all 1:9 Nothing wrong with 1:9, it's actually better if all you shoot is 55 and 62 grain ammo. But it isn't cool There's nothing cool about it. You can't even see it. Many people who buy personal defense ammunition for their AR, are usually attracted to the heavier weight hollowpoints and not the varmint polymer tips. My first AR was a 1:9 which was a waste because I ended up selling it once it key holed my 75gr TAP. Live and learn. But there's no reason for me to ever own a 1:9. They make 55 and 62 GR bullets for self defense. Where did I say that they didn't? I stated that MOST people who own an AR and buy self defense ammunition, are looking to shoot heavy hollow points with better performance than polymer tipped varmint rounds. I have some left over polymer tipped TAP ammo but the majority of my stash is T2 TAP and 75gr TAP FPD. With a 1:7" twist, I can still shoot those lighter 55gr/62gr rounds. However, with a 1:9 twist, SOME barrels will stabilize the heavier bullets and some won't. |
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Posted: 11/16/2012 2:50:41 PM EDT
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Whats with the all 1:9 Nothing wrong with 1:9, it's actually better if all you shoot is 55 and 62 grain ammo. But it isn't cool There's nothing cool about it. You can't even see it. Many people who buy personal defense ammunition for their AR, are usually attracted to the heavier weight hollowpoints and not the varmint polymer tips. My first AR was a 1:9 which was a waste because I ended up selling it once it key holed my 75gr TAP. Live and learn. But there's no reason for me to ever own a 1:9. They make 55 and 62 GR bullets for self defense. Where did I say that they didn't? I stated that MOST people who own an AR and buy self defense ammunition, are looking to shoot heavy hollow points with better performance than polymer tipped varmint rounds. I have some left over polymer tipped TAP ammo but the majority of my stash is T2 TAP and 75gr TAP FPD. With a 1:7" twist, I can still shoot those lighter 55gr/62gr rounds. However, with a 1:9 twist, SOME barrels will stabilize the heavier bullets and some won't. True, you didn't. Up to what distance about will they not stabilize? |
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Posted: 11/16/2012 4:05:19 PM EDT
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True, you didn't. Up to what distance about will they not stabilize? It really is dependant on the individual barrel and its length. Some won't stabilize at all, while I've seen others do well at 100yds. So it really is dependant. But that's why I'll never go back to 1:9. I am able to shoot EVERY round I did with my 1:9 PLUS the heavier TAP ammo that I was key-holing. |
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Posted: 11/16/2012 6:50:43 PM EDT
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True, you didn't. Up to what distance about will they not stabilize? It really is dependant on the individual barrel and its length. Some won't stabilize at all, while I've seen others do well at 100yds. So it really is dependant. But that's why I'll never go back to 1:9. I am able to shoot EVERY round I did with my 1:9 PLUS the heavier TAP ammo that I was key-holing. If we're talking self defense, 100 yards is fine. 1:9 is suppose to stabalize 73 GR bullets at the max. |
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Posted: 11/17/2012 11:29:42 AM EDT
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Will the 300BLK rifles have a price difference?
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Posted: 11/17/2012 11:39:20 AM EDT
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I'm liking the looks of the railed forearm.
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Posted: 11/19/2012 8:01:15 PM EDT
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Where can we buy? Washington state? I really want the NiB!
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Posted: 11/20/2012 3:45:05 AM EDT
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Will the 300BLK rifles have a price difference? MSRP for the 300 Blackout models are yet to be announced. Stay tuned! |
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Posted: 11/20/2012 3:46:56 AM EDT
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Where can we buy? Washington state? I really want the NiB! We expect to begin shipping the NiB model by the end of this year, if not the beginning of next. Have your dealer check with their distributors! |
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Posted: 11/20/2012 7:58:59 AM EDT
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I want a NiB too. Please put the name Chris Pratt on one. I'll be ordering thru my local FFL favorite.
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Posted: 11/24/2012 6:14:16 PM EDT
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Keep the 75 Tap, and the 77gr stuff, there are way, way better loads for self defense than those loads at lower weights, I shoot a 1/8 and wouldnt go there because there is much betterloads for SD as well as hunting..Wow just.....wow.
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Posted: 11/24/2012 6:59:47 PM EDT
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Keep the 75 Tap, and the 77gr stuff, there are way, way better loads for self defense than those loads at lower weights, I shoot a 1/8 and wouldnt go there because there is much betterloads for SD as well as hunting..Wow just.....wow. Agreed. There are plenty of perfectly acceptable SD loads that will stabalize in a 1:8 or 1:9 barrel. |
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Posted: 11/25/2012 4:27:59 PM EDT
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We carry the Diamondback AR15 at our store and I have to say, they seem like a well built firearm. I love the feel of the rail! I have not had a chance to shoot one yet, but hopefuly will soon enough.
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Posted: 11/26/2012 4:57:33 AM EDT
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Any models with a chrome lined barrel? All DB-15 models come with a chrome-lined barrel, with the exception of the DB-15S (our standard model) which will have a standard barrel. |
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Posted: 11/27/2012 2:21:50 AM EDT
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The 1/9 twist OMG !! A Commercial Extension / buffer tube !! 1-9 Even though the Best Loads for SHTF or SD,HD are the 5.56mm Bonded 62gr/64gr and the Black Hills 5.56mm 50gr TSX And guess what the 1-9 twist can handle those loads. 
Most of the guys in the know gave up the fragmenting 75gr and 77gr OTM` BTW Haven't ever heard of any major problems with commercial extensions since I've been at AR15.com |
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Posted: 11/27/2012 3:50:41 AM EDT
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I dig the FDE model. I like it too! |
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Posted: 11/27/2012 7:24:45 AM EDT
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Are the rails sold separately ? I didn't see them on the website.
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Posted: 11/27/2012 7:34:13 AM EDT
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Mmmm... I'm getting a silly feeling about the NiB model.
Will you be selling receiver sets along with full rifles?
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Posted: 11/27/2012 9:17:17 AM EDT
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Are the rails sold separately ? I didn't see them on the website. At this point in time we are not selling any of our fore rails, however we are looking into the possibility of changing that in the future. Stay tuned! |
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Posted: 11/27/2012 9:22:00 AM EDT
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Mmmm... I'm getting a silly feeling about the NiB model. Will you be selling receiver sets along with full rifles? We're glad you like the NiB! We do plan on selling parts kits at some point in the future, including upper receivers, bolt carriers, etc. Details are currently being discussed. However, we currently do not plan on selling any lower receivers of any kind. |
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Posted: 12/9/2012 11:27:42 AM EDT
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1:9 or 1:7, who cares. What does this rifle do for me that the M&P, Rock River or any other mid tier AR manufacturer do? Its just another run of the mill AR.
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Posted: 12/10/2012 6:37:59 AM EDT
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I would be interested in an FDE upper/lower receiver.
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Posted: 12/10/2012 6:50:06 AM EDT
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The FDE looks nice, but is this the same company that makes the .380 Pistol?
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Posted: 12/10/2012 10:37:30 PM EDT
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Knock off the bullet weight bickering and keep this thread on track. Thanks.
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Posted: 12/11/2012 11:50:44 AM EDT
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Are these all direct impingement or are some piston?
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Posted: 12/11/2012 12:40:31 PM EDT
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Are these all direct impingement or are some piston? All of our DB15's are direct impingement. |
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Posted: 12/11/2012 3:35:50 PM EDT
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I handled a FDE model and it seemed well finished and tight fitting. Really liked the rail.
I just sent my DB9 with ported barrel to DB today for work. They emailed a shipping label and agreed to take care of it with shipping both ways. Took my call and I had the shipping label all in one day. Couldn't ask for more IMO. |
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Posted: 12/11/2012 3:53:11 PM EDT
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if the diamondback's ar reliability is similar to the db380 and the db9mm i used to have - then let the buyer beware !
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Posted: 12/12/2012 1:48:08 PM EDT
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Thanks. Nice looking weapons by the way.
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Posted: 12/12/2012 6:39:51 PM EDT
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1:9 or 1:7, who cares. What does this rifle do for me that the M&P, Rock River or any other mid tier AR manufacturer do? Its just another run of the mill AR. Not to be a jerk to the OP but +1. 1:9 barrels are usually a great deal cheaper than 1:7 so it makes sense to build a rifle with one if you are cutting cost and passing it on. The cost of the rifle is higher than other mid tier AR's with 1:7 twist though. I'm not saying its cutting corners as a smaller shop usually puts more money into building the rifle than S&W or Rock River. I will say the DB-15FDE looks nice, But the standard model reminds me of a DPMS sportical for 300 bucks more. A standard plane Jane AR-15 for 850 doesn't seem like a great start, maybe I'm missing something here? The handguards might sell good for the right price point. |
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Posted: 12/13/2012 12:40:37 PM EDT
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What is innovative about these rifles' design?
You obviously were proud enough of them to market them, what makes them stand out? |
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Posted: 12/13/2012 1:17:55 PM EDT
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What is innovative about these rifles' design? You obviously were proud enough of them to market them, what makes them stand out? We're glad you asked! For starters, our DB15 has an all metal picatinny four-rail which is either rare or non-existent for an AR under $1,000; not to mention that it is also one of the lightest AR's on the market, weighing in at about 6.65lbs unloaded. Something else that we feel is worth mentioning is that our DB15-FDE, DB15-B, DB15-NiB, DB15-DCG, and DB15-DCT come with a fully-floated chrome-lined barrel. |
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Posted: 12/18/2012 7:29:43 PM EDT
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DB, what is this FDE finish (Finish: Diamondback Flat Dark Earth) ?
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Posted: 12/29/2012 7:25:30 PM EDT
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I purchased a new DB-15B. So far I took it apart and inspected it and then oiled it and put 60 rounds through it at the range. I installed a set of magpul open sights and a vertical grip. I like the feel of the gun. Rifle shot well at the range i had zero problems. I just tore it down and inspected everything looked good.
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Posted: 12/30/2012 5:41:02 PM EDT
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We got one in when the buying frenzy hit, and to be honest, it's way better than I had expected. I expected something weak along the lines of their handguns (please don't take that personal), but they are very well built, and I wouldn't be afraid to own one myself. They are very light, and handy. Surprised the hell out of me!
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Posted: 1/6/2013 6:31:50 PM EDT
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