New Diamondback .22 revolver

John D · November 28, 2022, 09:08 AM

I felt this new revolver had a lot of things going for it: affordable, 9-shot cylinder, both .22 and .22 Mag cylinders. The best thing was....it was double-action. I have several single-action revolvers and I was looking forward to adding this pistol to my collection. I was looking forward to shooting it and I just took it out for a try after Thanksgiving.

The good: both cylinders operate as they should, it seems to hit point-of-aim, and it's comfortable to shoot.

The bad: the double-action trigger is AWFUL! Really, really heavy trigger and difficult to stay on target. I'm a pretty strong guy and I had difficulty; my daughter-in-law just didn't have enough strength to operate it in double-action. The other difficultly was ejecting the spent brass - maybe this will improve after cleaning.

I seldom regret a firearm purchase but, in this case, I wish I had tried this revolver before purchasing. I think I would have saved my money and bought a used S&W.

Drm50 · November 28, 2022, 10:00 AM

I had occasion to shoot one. This is one of the novelty grade guns now on market. The Hi-Standard Longhorn series, that what Diamondback is copy of, at least functioned well. I understand a lot of people don’t want to put out $500 or so for a S&W. I would send that piggy to market and maybe look for a used Charter Arms or even Taurus in 22lr model with adj sights.

Pahoo · November 28, 2022, 02:18 PM

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The bad: the double-action trigger is AWFUL! Really, really heavy trigger and difficult to stay on target.

You are talking about a Colt; right?? If so, then I'm surprised and disappointed.
Once passed on a set of blued and have regretted doing so. Guess I might have to wait for Kimber to come out with one. Sad ??? ...

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Pahoo · November 28, 2022, 02:37 PM

Duplicate !!!

mk70ss · November 28, 2022, 02:52 PM

https://diamondbackfirearms.com/

I think the OP is talking about this….

The Happy kaboomer · November 29, 2022, 10:27 PM

That gun gets a lot mixed reviews......Personally I'd steer clear of it. As to cheap .22's I prefer Ruger Wranglers.

44caliberkid · November 29, 2022, 10:56 PM

It’s the Diamondback Sidekick. On their website, read the disclaimer after the specs on the gun. Hilarious. I guess it violates some states Saturday Night Special laws, because they use metals with low melting points, zinc alloy.

wild cat mccane · November 30, 2022, 05:25 PM

The Diamondback DB9 is on generation 4 and none work. So no. I'm not going to give that company any more of my money.

Even Taurus backed out of being their distributor after laying off a lot of their staff.

Not with a ten foot pole until you all prove me wrong.

But I put in my money with 5 DB9s. Nope.

November 28, 2022, 09:08 AM	#1
John D Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2000 Location: No. Arizona Posts: 436	New Diamondback Sidekick .22 revolver I felt this new revolver had a lot of things going for it: affordable, 9-shot cylinder, both .22 and .22 Mag cylinders. The best thing was....it was double-action. I have several single-action revolvers and I was looking forward to adding this pistol to my collection. I was looking forward to shooting it and I just took it out for a try after Thanksgiving. The good: both cylinders operate as they should, it seems to hit point-of-aim, and it's comfortable to shoot. The bad: the double-action trigger is AWFUL! Really, really heavy trigger and difficult to stay on target. I'm a pretty strong guy and I had difficulty; my daughter-in-law just didn't have enough strength to operate it in double-action. The other difficultly was ejecting the spent brass - maybe this will improve after cleaning. I seldom regret a firearm purchase but, in this case, I wish I had tried this revolver before purchasing. I think I would have saved my money and bought a used S&W. Last edited by John D; November 30, 2022 at 04:21 PM.

November 28, 2022, 02:37 PM	#4
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Not looking good !!! Duplicate !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing. Last edited by Pahoo; November 28, 2022 at 08:16 PM.

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mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,597	https://diamondbackfirearms.com/ I think the OP is talking about this…. __________________ Say when.....

November 30, 2022, 05:25 PM	#8
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,621	The Diamondback DB9 is on generation 4 and none work. So no. I'm not going to give that company any more of my money. Even Taurus backed out of being their distributor after laying off a lot of their staff. Not with a ten foot pole until you all prove me wrong. But I put in my money with 5 DB9s. Nope. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

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November 28, 2022, 10:00 AM	#2
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,376	I had occasion to shoot one. This is one of the novelty grade guns now on market. The Hi-Standard Longhorn series, that what Diamondback is copy of, at least functioned well. I understand a lot of people don’t want to put out $500 or so for a S&W. I would send that piggy to market and maybe look for a used Charter Arms or even Taurus in 22lr model with adj sights.

November 29, 2022, 10:27 PM	#6
The Happy kaboomer Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Posts: 224	That gun gets a lot mixed reviews......Personally I'd steer clear of it. As to cheap .22's I prefer Ruger Wranglers.

November 29, 2022, 10:56 PM	#7
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,095	It’s the Diamondback Sidekick. On their website, read the disclaimer after the specs on the gun. Hilarious. I guess it violates some states Saturday Night Special laws, because they use metals with low melting points, zinc alloy.