Bought a new Diamondback DB9 - Page 2

JoeSixpack · August 31, 2017, 11:35 PM

Let us know how it works out for you.
They're said to be built a lot like a glock.. I think I heard they will accept glock sights.

wild cat mccane · September 1, 2017, 06:51 AM

It sounds like they "work" but with high feed failure rates.

I'll post pics up with my LCP. At the very least it will show why I was interested.

Gary Wells · September 2, 2017, 12:19 PM

Stainless steel cannot be anodized. Galvanized steel & zinc can be anodized.SS is generally phosphate coated.
Anodize is for aluminum.
T iodize is for titanium.

franco45 · September 2, 2017, 01:56 PM

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They're said to be built a lot like a glock..

No, they're said to look a lot like a Glock. If they were built like a Glock their reputation wouldn't be that they are unreliable and prone to failure.

JoeSixpack · September 2, 2017, 10:12 PM

watch some video's of them being field stripped, definitely some glock inspiration going on.

cmdc · September 5, 2017, 09:41 AM

I've posted before when the DB9 topic has come up, and I'll say again that I have two of them and neither has given me any problems. I think I must've gotten lucky.

the possum · September 6, 2017, 02:03 PM

I've been interested in their .380 for a long time, because I've never handled another tiny .380 that feels near as good in my hand. But I've been so put off by all the reports of their unreliability, that I've never taken the chance on buying one. My local dealer is pretty cool, and I've thought about offering to buy one if I could put a box or two of ammo through it first, to make sure it was a good one.

wild cat mccane · September 6, 2017, 02:29 PM

Ordered two DB9 mags from DB and received them three days later. That's good.

Still waiting on the gun to ship from Buds.

franco45 · September 6, 2017, 09:35 PM

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My local dealer is pretty cool, and I've thought about offering to buy one if I could put a box or two of ammo through it first, to make sure it was a good one.

I doubt that your lgs will do this for you. if you don't buy it he won't be able to sell it as new.

the possum · September 7, 2017, 08:29 AM

He said the Diamondback representative comes through to visit his shop fairly often since he lives locally. Might be able to swing a deal via the rep rather than expecting my dealer to take the chance.

Gary Wells · September 7, 2017, 09:41 PM

Previously posted by "Possum"
".......................My local dealer is pretty cool, and I've thought about offering to buy one if I could put a box or two of ammo through it first, to make sure it was a good one."

Your Kidding, right?

muzzleblast... · September 8, 2017, 07:32 AM

My neighbor bought one and couldn't get it to run. I think he finally threw it into his pond.

the possum · September 8, 2017, 08:28 AM

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Your [sic] Kidding, right?

No, I'm not kidding. This may not be standard practice elsewhere, but on different occasions I've had both of my local dealers offer to step out back and rap off a couple shots to test out a gun I was interested in- they are the ones who brought it up in the first place. One with a new gun, and one used. And if the factory rep is there with a whole truck load of guns to show off, I'd say it's even more likely to happen if he wants to make sales & make inroads with the local market.

franco45 · September 8, 2017, 08:57 PM

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One with a new gun, and one used. And if the factory rep is there with a whole truck load of guns to show off, I'd say it's even more likely to happen

I spend a lot of time in local gun stores and big box gun stores too. I have seen factory reps doing special promotions from time to time. I have never seen a factory rep with a "truck load of guns"to show off. Gun stores order their inventory from distributors who carry multiple brands.

wild cat mccane · September 15, 2017, 07:37 AM

Picking up today....Yeah!

johnwilliamson062 · September 15, 2017, 10:54 AM

You absolutely can "anodize" stainless. It just isn't as useful as some posters have indicated. I am also not sure if it s technically anodizing. I do know some reputable companies offer it as a surface treatment for stainless steels. It is done to change colors.
https://www.finishing.com/245/20.shtml

wild cat mccane · September 15, 2017, 12:17 PM

Diamondback got back to me and said it was not anodized. I cancelled the SL version (stainless polished with black accents) and reordered the regular stainless version.

Model12Win · September 15, 2017, 01:45 PM

Nutnfancy has review on the DB9 out now.

In short, it is very favourable and recommended.

wild cat mccane · September 16, 2017, 04:04 PM

Welp. It truly is the smallest 9mm in production at about the exact size of the LCP with a longer grip and barrel...but that's about it.

Neither feels wider than the other and the LCP sculpting makes it look wider (I know it it isn't).

August 31, 2017, 11:35 PM	#26
JoeSixpack Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,048	Let us know how it works out for you. They're said to be built a lot like a glock.. I think I heard they will accept glock sights.

September 1, 2017, 06:51 AM	#27
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,626	It sounds like they "work" but with high feed failure rates. I'll post pics up with my LCP. At the very least it will show why I was interested.

September 2, 2017, 12:19 PM	#28
Gary Wells Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Posts: 180	Stainless steel cannot be anodized. Galvanized steel & zinc can be anodized.SS is generally phosphate coated. Anodize is for aluminum. T iodize is for titanium.

September 2, 2017, 10:12 PM	#30
JoeSixpack Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,048	watch some video's of them being field stripped, definitely some glock inspiration going on.

September 5, 2017, 09:41 AM	#31
cmdc Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2010 Location: Florida Gulf Coast Posts: 721	I've posted before when the DB9 topic has come up, and I'll say again that I have two of them and neither has given me any problems. I think I must've gotten lucky.

September 6, 2017, 02:03 PM	#32
the possum Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 555	I've been interested in their .380 for a long time, because I've never handled another tiny .380 that feels near as good in my hand. But I've been so put off by all the reports of their unreliability, that I've never taken the chance on buying one. My local dealer is pretty cool, and I've thought about offering to buy one if I could put a box or two of ammo through it first, to make sure it was a good one.

September 6, 2017, 02:29 PM	#33
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,626	Ordered two DB9 mags from DB and received them three days later. That's good. Still waiting on the gun to ship from Buds.

September 7, 2017, 08:29 AM	#35
the possum Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 555	He said the Diamondback representative comes through to visit his shop fairly often since he lives locally. Might be able to swing a deal via the rep rather than expecting my dealer to take the chance.

September 7, 2017, 09:41 PM	#36
Gary Wells Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Posts: 180	Previously posted by "Possum" ".......................My local dealer is pretty cool, and I've thought about offering to buy one if I could put a box or two of ammo through it first, to make sure it was a good one." Your Kidding, right?

September 8, 2017, 07:32 AM	#37
muzzleblast... Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2015 Location: Obwat, TN Posts: 285	My neighbor bought one and couldn't get it to run. I think he finally threw it into his pond.

September 15, 2017, 07:37 AM	#40
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,626	Picking up today....Yeah!

September 15, 2017, 10:54 AM	#41
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	You absolutely can "anodize" stainless. It just isn't as useful as some posters have indicated. I am also not sure if it s technically anodizing. I do know some reputable companies offer it as a surface treatment for stainless steels. It is done to change colors. https://www.finishing.com/245/20.shtml

September 15, 2017, 12:17 PM	#42
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,626	Diamondback got back to me and said it was not anodized. I cancelled the SL version (stainless polished with black accents) and reordered the regular stainless version.

September 15, 2017, 01:45 PM	#43
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Nutnfancy has review on the DB9 out now. In short, it is very favourable and recommended.

September 16, 2017, 04:04 PM	#44
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,626	Welp. It truly is the smallest 9mm in production at about the exact size of the LCP with a longer grip and barrel...but that's about it. Neither feels wider than the other and the LCP sculpting makes it look wider (I know it it isn't).