Colt Snakes

'88Scrat · August 2, 2021, 08:19 PM

New production Cobra came in 2018/2019, the new Python in 2020, and now the Anaconda in 2021.

Sooo...

Does that mean Diamondback in 2022?

Just speculating, but that would be awesome, the snake series of revolvers always represented some of my favorite firearms so I'll be the first to admit I kinda nerd out over the thought of a full collection of new production revolvers!

603Country · August 2, 2021, 10:50 PM

I have a Diamondback in 22LR and would love one in 38 Spl. So, I’m with you in hoping.

UncleEd · August 3, 2021, 05:15 AM

Currently all production is stainless
steel.

The Colt King Cobra Target fills the
niche for the Diamondback. It's a
D frame, same as Diamondback.

I suppose down the road if some carbon
steel blue models are produced, the
Diamondback could be brought back.
But probably as a high ticket
"collectible."

CajunBass · August 3, 2021, 05:36 AM

No reason you couldn't make a Diamondback in stainless. I'd think hard about one, just for grins and giggles. Especially if they made one in traditional six shot, 22 LR, (If I want a 22 that holds 9-10 rounds, I've got a Ruger 22/45.) with a fluted cylinder.

Kurbsky · August 3, 2021, 06:48 PM

I am looking forward to buy a new Royal Blue Python if they make it and if the price is reasonable.

**4V50 Gary** · August 4, 2021, 08:17 PM

Cross your fingers. If the demand is there, Colt will produce them.

Kreyzhorse · August 6, 2021, 02:19 PM

Had this same discussion with my friend. I believe that we will certainly see a Diamondback in the future.

Colt has had too much success with the new Snakes to stop and a DB (maybe only chambered in .22LR) seems to be the next logical release.

rodfac · August 7, 2021, 07:10 PM

Pretty gun that Diamondback...I've had one in .22 LR for a cpl decades now. It's a fine training gun for new and old shooters but....Smith makes a far better DA trigger than Colt. My DB is just enough smaller than my Smith Model 18 .22, to make it a favorite with new shooters with smaller hands. I like them both, but have found that the model 18 is more accurate in slow fire with any brand of .22 than the Colt...and a good part of that accuracy comes from its superb DA and SA trigger. YMMv, but the Smith is a better gun. Here's a pic of them both. Rod

2wheelwander · August 7, 2021, 07:59 PM

About a year ago talking to a guy he said he had a Diamondback and would sell it. I was in the market so he showed it to me. Pulled it out of a garage/tire shop desk drawer. The thing hadn't been drug behind a truck, but it knew the gun that had been. He wanted $1300 for it. I politely declined. Such a shame as it had been a really pretty gun.

'88Scrat · August 8, 2021, 07:16 PM

Do you prefer the stock wood grips with the medallions or do you prefer rubber grips like Hogue?

Personally I'm torn, I prefer the look of the wood but I can't argue with the feel and fit of the rubber grips. The wood grips, nice as they are, have never really felt/fit my hand quite right. Aesthetics vs function I suppose.

Kurbsky · August 9, 2021, 04:25 PM

All my revolvers have wood grips. It just looks and feels so much better than rubber for me.

August 2, 2021, 08:19 PM	#1
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	Colt Snakes New production Cobra came in 2018/2019, the new Python in 2020, and now the Anaconda in 2021. Sooo... Does that mean Diamondback in 2022? Just speculating, but that would be awesome, the snake series of revolvers always represented some of my favorite firearms so I'll be the first to admit I kinda nerd out over the thought of a full collection of new production revolvers! __________________ BOOM

August 3, 2021, 05:36 AM	#4
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,768	No reason you couldn't make a Diamondback in stainless. I'd think hard about one, just for grins and giggles. Especially if they made one in traditional six shot, 22 LR, (If I want a 22 that holds 9-10 rounds, I've got a Ruger 22/45.) with a fluted cylinder. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

August 4, 2021, 08:17 PM	#6
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,845	Cross your fingers. If the demand is there, Colt will produce them. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

August 6, 2021, 02:19 PM	#7
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Had this same discussion with my friend. I believe that we will certainly see a Diamondback in the future. Colt has had too much success with the new Snakes to stop and a DB (maybe only chambered in .22LR) seems to be the next logical release. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

August 7, 2021, 07:10 PM	#8
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,624	Pretty gun that Diamondback...I've had one in .22 LR for a cpl decades now. It's a fine training gun for new and old shooters but....Smith makes a far better DA trigger than Colt. My DB is just enough smaller than my Smith Model 18 .22, to make it a favorite with new shooters with smaller hands. I like them both, but have found that the model 18 is more accurate in slow fire with any brand of .22 than the Colt...and a good part of that accuracy comes from its superb DA and SA trigger. YMMv, but the Smith is a better gun. Here's a pic of them both. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

August 2, 2021, 10:50 PM	#2
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	I have a Diamondback in 22LR and would love one in 38 Spl. So, I’m with you in hoping.

August 3, 2021, 05:15 AM	#3
UncleEd Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2013 Location: N. Georgia Posts: 1,150	Currently all production is stainless steel. The Colt King Cobra Target fills the niche for the Diamondback. It's a D frame, same as Diamondback. I suppose down the road if some carbon steel blue models are produced, the Diamondback could be brought back. But probably as a high ticket "collectible."

August 3, 2021, 06:48 PM	#5
Kurbsky Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2009 Posts: 469	I am looking forward to buy a new Royal Blue Python if they make it and if the price is reasonable.

August 7, 2021, 07:59 PM	#9
2wheelwander Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2018 Posts: 539	About a year ago talking to a guy he said he had a Diamondback and would sell it. I was in the market so he showed it to me. Pulled it out of a garage/tire shop desk drawer. The thing hadn't been drug behind a truck, but it knew the gun that had been. He wanted $1300 for it. I politely declined. Such a shame as it had been a really pretty gun.

August 8, 2021, 07:16 PM	#10
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	Do you prefer the stock wood grips with the medallions or do you prefer rubber grips like Hogue? Personally I'm torn, I prefer the look of the wood but I can't argue with the feel and fit of the rubber grips. The wood grips, nice as they are, have never really felt/fit my hand quite right. Aesthetics vs function I suppose. __________________ BOOM

August 9, 2021, 04:25 PM	#11
Kurbsky Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2009 Posts: 469	All my revolvers have wood grips. It just looks and feels so much better than rubber for me.