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A 7 inch AR pistol earns its keep in the places a carbine gets clumsy. At 25.5 inches overall and about 5.4 pounds, the Diamondback DB15 Carbon tucks into truck bags and compact cases without a fight, and it swings between targets with almost no effort. Diamondback builds these in Cocoa, Florida on the proven direct impingement system, and the Flat Dark Earth Cerakote over the receivers gives it a clean, rugged look that pairs nicely with the black nitride barrel.
The heart of this pistol is a 7 inch heavy-profile chrome moly vanadium barrel with a salt bath nitride finish and a 1:8 twist, which handles everything from 55 grain plinking loads up to heavier 77 grain match bullets. A pistol-length gas system keeps it cycling, and the A2 flash hider up front tames some of the muzzle flash you get from a barrel this short. Both receivers are forged 7075-T6 aluminum, so there is real strength behind the light weight.
Diamondback did not cut corners on the touch points. The SB Tactical SBA3 brace adjusts across five positions on a mil-spec carbine tube, the Magpul MOE grip fills the hand well, and the 6 inch free-float M-LOK handguard gives you honest mounting real estate for a light or hand stop without adding bulk. The flat-top rail comes bare, so plan on adding a red dot or micro optic to finish it out.
A 30-round Magpul PMAG comes in the box, and the pistol accepts standard AR-15 pattern magazines, so spares are cheap and everywhere. Whether this ends up as a range toy, a training gun, or a compact option for the truck, the DB15 Carbon covers a lot of ground for the money.
No, it ships without sights. The flat-top upper receiver and free-float handguard give you a clean slate for a red dot, micro optic, or a set of flip-up backup sights. Most owners run a compact red dot on a pistol this size since it plays to the fast-handling strengths of the short barrel.
The 1:8 twist rate is a versatile middle ground that stabilizes bullets from 55 grains up to 77 grains. For a barrel this short, 55 and 62 grain loads are the go-to for range work, while heavier bullets designed for short barrels are a smart pick if this is a defensive gun. Expect more flash and bark than a 16 inch rifle, which is normal for any 7 inch 5.56.
Yes, the SB Tactical SBA3 rides on a mil-spec carbine buffer tube and adjusts across five positions. That lets you fine-tune length of pull for different body types or gear setups. It also includes an integrated QD sling socket, which is handy for adding a single-point or two-point sling.
It does. The pistol runs on standard AR-15 pattern magazines, and Diamondback includes one 30-round Magpul PMAG in the box. Since PMAGs and aluminum GI-style mags are inexpensive and easy to find, keeping a stack of spares on hand is simple.
| UPC | 810035754355 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DB1913K061 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Finish | Black Nitride |
| Barrel Length | 7'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Color | Flat Dark Earth |
| Length | 7.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 30-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 30rd. PMAG |
| Package Height | 3.6 |
| Package Width | 9.0 |
| Product Type | AR |
| Safety | Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 6.9 |
| Sights | No Sights |
| Thread Pattern | 5/8"x28 |
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