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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: ericire12 on April 03, 2009, 10:09:27 AM
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Type:
Lock breech .380 Auto
Capacity:
6+1 Rounds
Approximate Weight:
9.2 ounces
Overall Width:
.750"
Barrel Length:
2.80"
Barrel Material:
Billet 4340 Through-Hardened
Slide Material:
Billet 4140 Through-Hardened
Grip:
Glass Reinforced Polymer
Firing Mechanism: Striker Fire
Trigger Pull:
DAO 5 lbs
Trigger Pull Length:
.500"
Suggested Retail: $430
(http://diamondbackarms.com/DW/double-gun.jpg)
(http://diamondbackarms.com/DW/right-side-with-dimensions.jpg)
(http://diamondbackarms.com/DW/right-side-with-dimensions.jpg)
(http://diamondbackarms.com/DW/Exploded-web_list_1200.jpg)
*Sorry to disappoint. This is not a Glock... This is the .380 that Glock should have made.
http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php/topic,2105.0.html
http://diamondbackarms.com/
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Suggested retail $430.00 :o !
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This is the first April fools I fell for this year :'(
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Glock does make a .380 acp model known as the models 25 and 28. If you were a glock fan you would know this, also they are not available in the U.S.A. unless your law enforcement or Goverment.
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Glock does make a .380 acp model known as the models 25 and 28. If you were a glock fan you would know this, also they are not available in the U.S.A. unless your law enforcement or Goverment.
The 28 is still as large as a 26. It wouldn't really sell in the US. I believe that they're made for sell in countries where it is illegal to own guns that fire military cartridges.
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Fuzzy you are correct they do sell them in countries that dont allow mil ammo. But you can purchase them if you meet the right criteria.
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UPDATE: This is available now
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/Little_Z28/Diamondback%20Arms%20DB%20380/100_0419.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/Little_Z28/Diamondback%20Arms%20DB%20380/100_0420.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/Little_Z28/Diamondback%20Arms%20DB%20380/100_0422.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/Little_Z28/Diamondback%20Arms%20DB%20380/100_0424.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/Little_Z28/Diamondback%20Arms%20DB%20380/100_0429.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/Little_Z28/Diamondback%20Arms%20DB%20380/100_0431.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/Little_Z28/Diamondback%20Arms%20DB%20380/100_0433.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/Little_Z28/Diamondback%20Arms%20DB%20380/100_0434.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/Little_Z28/Diamondback%20Arms%20DB%20380/100_0441.jpg)
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You bought one ? COOL Let's hear the review. ;D
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Price?
And my P3AT shoots just fine. ;)
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You bought one ? COOL Let's hear the review. ;D
No, I didnt.... got those pics off the net
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I was told that Glock will be making .380's at Smyrna, Georgia and not from Austria in the not so distant future. Currently they are only available in the European Market and for Government and Law Enforcement in the United States. Only time will tell.
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The word on the street is that the two guys who run Diamondback Arms are both former Kel-Tec guys.
Also, the guy on another forum who owns the gun and posted the photos I showed you says that the quality seems to be on par with Glock and/or Kahr
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Okay, I'm a little late picking up on this. Just saw one at the dealer and I think I must have.
Saw this thread on Glocktalk. Anyone else got some new info?
http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1151845 (http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1151845)
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Okay, I'm a little late picking up on this. Just saw one at the dealer and I think I must have.
Saw this thread on Glocktalk. Anyone else got some new info?
http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1151845 (http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1151845)
Here is some reading for ya:
http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1256091187
There are a couple guys over there who have done reveiws. Give their search engine a try:
http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?cx=partner-pub-0345776159103574%3Acwj1adjvz1n&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=diamondback&formsession=8088827951769EA0A299354253&siteurl=www.ktog.org%2Fcgi-bin%2Fyabb2%2FYaBB.pl%3Fboard%3D2505#1075
The way it looks, there are a lot of growing pains that still have not been worked out in em yet.
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I looks cheaply made.
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Seen them starting to trickle into dealers hands, friend even bought one and enjoys it, IMHO, the texture on the grip was too rough, and it seemed "blocky" for a pocket pistol.
Others mileage may vary. Competition is a good thing, in what's left of this economy.
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Thanks, ericire12, I read most of the KTOG thread.
I am in the market for a very light .380 and they all, according to reviews has some problem or 'nother.
Having let the passion of the moment pass, I think I'll pass on Diamondback for the time being. Too new, too much likelyhood of it not being around. I'll drop back to my first choice the Taurus.
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Thanks, ericire12, I read most of the KTOG thread.
I am in the market for a very light .380 and they all, according to reviews has some problem or 'nother.
Having let the passion of the moment pass, I think I'll pass on Diamondback for the time being. Too new, too much likelyhood of it not being around. I'll drop back to my first choice the Taurus.
I looked at the web site because I'm (as I always am when it gets stupidly hot in Fl.) idly in the market for something lighter than a Glock. The gun looks nice, but $430? Here's a clue to Diamond back. If you are a new, no name company, sell your stuff cheap. That's what has fueled kel-tec and Charter Arms. No one heard of them, but we said "$250? what the hell, I'll try it." On the other hand, $430, I think I'll pass and wait for other guys to try it. Oh, and is that a Ruger LCP on sale for $300?"? ::)
FQ13 who would not buy stock in this company
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I looked at the web site because I'm (as I always am when it gets stupidly hot in Fl.) idly in the market for something lighter than a Glock. The gun looks nice, but $430? Here's a clue to Diamond back. If you are a new, no name company, sell your stuff cheap. That's what has fueled kel-tec and Charter Arms. No one heard of them, but we said "$250? what the hell, I'll try it." On the other hand, $430, I think I'll pass and wait for other guys to try it. Oh, and is that a Ruger LCP on sale for $300?"? ::)
FQ13 who would not buy stock in this company
No, it's a Kel Tec for $275. ;D
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Saw one at a gun show today. Didn't do a full check but at first inspection quality seems OK (to my old eyes)! Wouldn't pay $400+ for any .380!
JMHOFWIW
Richard
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No, it's a Kel Tec for $275. ;D
I paid $250 for mine ;)
Alf, you should get yourself a Kel-Tec. You cant get any smaller and lighter (its an ounce lighter then the LCP), and if there is ever a problem they will fix it 100% and get you a gun you can bet your life on...... Taurus? Well, we have all heard the stories of Taurus' customer service.
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I paid $250 for mine ;)
Alf, you should get yourself a Kel-Tec. You cant get any smaller and lighter (its an ounce lighter then the LCP), and if there is ever a problem they will fix it 100% and get you a gun you can bet your life on...... Taurus? Well, we have all heard the stories of Taurus' customer service.
Taurus's customer service is great, but it's the fact that so many of them need customer service that makes me weary! :-[
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I keep looking at the American Rifle man review of small guns. All of them had problems, but the Taurus seemed to fair slightly better. Then on the other hand GunBlast, had hardly any problems and they really endorse the Kel-Tec.
It'll be this weekend, so I can still vacillate......
Taurus, KelTec, Diamondback?
KelTec, Diamondback, Taurus?
Diamondback, Taurus, KelTec?
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I keep looking at the American Rifle man review of small guns. All of them had problems, but the Taurus seemed to fair slightly better. Then on the other hand GunBlast, had hardly any problems and they really endorse the Kel-Tec.
It'll be this weekend, so I can still vacillate......
Taurus, KelTec, Diamondback?
KelTec, Diamondback, Taurus?
Diamondback, Taurus, KelTec?
My vote is for the Kel-Tec ;)
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My vote is for the Kel-Tec ;)
Big Bullseye on the Kel-Tec.
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My vote is for the Kel-Tec ;)
Big Bullseye on the Kel-Tec.
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Maybe we should add a poll ;D
*Yes, Alf we will tell you which gun to buy, but no we will NOT help you fund the purchase ;D
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I'll stick with my Glock 27 or 30. Light and small enough to carry concealed in the Summer, 10 rounds of full size 9 MM, or .45 ACP firepower. I see no advantage to the .380 in any type of concealed carry format, other than it's the new "Buzz Gun". If you have any kind of large hands these little pocket pistols are simply too small to handle or shoot very effectively. Loaded with modern expanding self defense ammunition, a Glock 27 or 30 with a good set of Tritium Night Sights is about as good as it gets. They will also except any standard size or Hi-Cap magazine Glock makes. A Glock 27 or 30 will out distance any .380 defensive pistol currently on the market. Not to mention .380 ammunition is currently hard to come by, and horribly overpriced when you find it. Bill T.
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Maybe we should add a poll ;D
Done! ;D http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=13288.0 (http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=13288.0)
I'm really curious to see the answers, but I have an idea of how it will go! ::)
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Other than it's the new "Buzz Gun".
Well, I've carried a PPK/s .380 for over 30 years now, so it's not a new "buzz" for me. With modern SD ammo it makes more sense now that it did when I started.
When possible I'd rather have my P99 in .40S&W, but most of the time, I need smaller and lighter, more concealable. The PPK/s just isn't hacking it for me. Maybe I'm becoming a wuss in my old age. Give me very light and small especially going places I'd rather not have anybody notice. (well not notice unless the SHTF....in which case judged by 12 rather than carried by 6.)
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I need smaller and lighter, more concealable.
Give me very light and small especially going places I'd rather not have anybody notice.
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Gee alf, you keep describing the Kel-Tec.... ::)
Hmmmm.....
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Today I passed through the local shop and they had the LCP($375), DB380($390) and TCP($350) side by side. From a fit/feel standpoint I'd give the edge to the Diamondback. They've had the KelTec P3AT before and I compared it to the LCP, even up. I'd never buy from them, prices are higher than other local shops, so I could probably get one for cheaper if I looked. It definately felt and looked like a single stack Glock. One thing I didn't quite like was the lack of last round slide lock. Six rounds goes fast when SHTF and slide lock is a LOT more obvious than "click" (although nothing is louder in a fight than that "click")
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(although nothing is louder in a fight than that "click")
Sure there is.... its the soon to be heard "Oh, crap!".
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Sure there is.... its the soon to be heard "Oh, crap!".
First you say it... then you do it. ;)