New .380 (Diamondback)

[ELB]

I read somewhere else that some former Kel-Tec employees created this one, but I haven't heard that verified.

It's called the DB-300. 6+1, polymer frame, steel slide/barrel, striker-fired.
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[USA1]

Hmm , Very nice . I particularly like the 5 lbs trigger pull as compared to the much stiffer trigger pull of the
Keltec or Ruger .380 models .

[joe817]

And it weighs so little, and only 3/4" thick? That's super concealability.

[LostInAustin]

Looks nice. Good BUG. I would like to see some consumer feed back on it though. I hate to buy new design, new models, etc. I like for them to have the "bugs" worked out by the time I get one!

[A-R]

Just checked, and this new .380 is already up on the MouseGuns size chart (those guys are quick) ... http://www.mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just a hair longer and taller than Ruger/Kel Tec.

[mr.72]

Wow. I am going to have to check that out. Looks like you might be able to get more than one finger on that grip :)

[stash]

Man I am going to have to check that thing out too. The thing that strikes me is a lot of it looks like a Glock.

[USA1]

The thing that strikes me is a lot of it looks like a Glock.

I thought that same thing . Its like a little new born Glock .

[Abraham]

Since it costs about the same as a Glock, I'd rather a Glock 26.

Now, if it can be had for far less cost, I'd be interested.

[Keith B]

Since it costs about the same as a Glock, I'd rather a Glock 26.

Now, if it can be had for far less cost, I'd be interested.

However, this pistol is about 2/3 the size of the 26, so will be a lot easier to fit in your pocket. The DB 380 is .75" wide, where the 26 is 1.18" and the length is 5.25" vs 6.29". Weight is also muc different as the 26 is 19.75oz empty, and the DB 380 is only 8.8oz (without magazine, but that probably only adds about 3-4oz.)

[casingpoint]

Pray tell where I can find a new Glock 26 for the suggested retail price of $430?

[mr.72]

Pray tell where I can find a new Glock 26 for the suggested retail price of $430?

That's right. Even the Academy price is more than that.

Once the DB hits the market I expect the street price to be more like $350ish of a Ruger LCP.

And unless the company looks to go under or initial reports are of very poor reliability, I will probably buy one without hesitation at that price!

[Abraham]

casingpoint,

I did say "about the same".

For my money, I'd rather have known high quality, as once $430.00 is spent, it doesn't cost that much more for a Glock.

When (and if) the Diamondback is proven to be high quality, Keith B's quite valid points regarding it's super sub-compact, unique design may prove price tag worthy.

Until then, I'm not going to gamble that much money on an unknown.

[MoJo]

Don't be an unpaid Beta tester. Wait a couple of years to see if 1. the gun is any good, 2. the company stays in business. Nothing worse than having a piece of junk orphan that you can't resell. BTDT.

[Embalmo]

Guys,

I always get excited about itty bitty guns that are easily concealed. My concern with this innovation is even if it turns out to be as reliable as an LCP, what existing need does it fulfill? The handle doesn't fill the hand, it isn't a more powerful round, it doesn't offer a higher round capacity, it doesn't offer a lighter trigger (I just don't believe that it could offer a 5 lb DA trigger). I guess if I didn't already own an LCP, and aesthetics mattered to me, I might be interested.

Now if it had a long enough handle to fill my hand, with an extra 3 round capacity, or a little bitty hammer that I could cock to fire it single action, I might look up from my newspaper.

Embalmo