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There is something about a polished stainless wheelgun with wood grips that just feels right, and Diamondback nailed that feeling with this version of the SDR. Underneath the classic looks is a thoroughly modern carry revolver: a forged stainless frame, a 2 inch barrel with a 45 degree target crown, and a six-shot cylinder chambered for .357 Magnum, which means it happily digests .38 Special and .38 +P too. At 21.2 ounces unloaded, it carries the way a small-frame revolver should while still having enough heft to keep magnum recoil in check.
Most small-frame revolvers in this class give you five rounds. The SDR gives you six in a package roughly the same size, and it does it without feeling cramped. The double action trigger has earned a real reputation since this gun launched, with a smooth, even pull and no stacking at the end, plus a crisp single action option when you want to take your time. Fiber optic sights front and rear are a genuine upgrade over the shallow fixed notches most snubbies wear, giving you a bright, fast sight picture without adding anything to snag on the draw. Rounded edges, concealed hardware, and a low-profile push-button cylinder release keep the whole gun slick from every angle.
Here is a clever touch you will not find on many revolvers: press a button on the frame with the cylinder swung out and the entire cylinder and crane assembly comes off in one piece. That makes deep cleaning after a range session about as painless as it gets on a wheelgun. The chambers are also chamfered and recessed, so loading is quick whether you are feeding it one round at a time or running a speedloader.
The grip frame follows the familiar J-frame pattern, so holsters and aftermarket grips are easy to come by, and the exclusive Hogue wood grip on this model fills the hand nicely while dressing the gun up. Practice with .38s, load it however you like, and enjoy a six-shooter that looks as good in the case as it feels in the hand.
Yes. Like any .357 Magnum revolver, the SDR will run .38 Special and .38 Special +P without any changes. A lot of owners practice with softer-shooting .38s and load up +P or magnum rounds for carry, which keeps range time comfortable and affordable.
With the cylinder swung open, that button releases the entire cylinder and crane assembly so it comes off the frame in one piece. Diamondback designed it to make thorough cleaning quick and simple, no tools required. As a nice safety touch, the trigger and hammer lock up when the cylinder is out of battery.
For the most part, yes. The grip frame follows the classic J-frame pattern, and the SDR fits many leather holsters cut for small-frame six-shot revolvers. For reloads, speedloaders like the HKS DS-A and 5 Star D6-357/38 have been confirmed to work, and flat speed strips are always an option for pocket carry.
It is remarkably close. The SDR squeezes a sixth round into a frame roughly the size of a common five-shot .38, measuring 6.53 inches long and weighing 21.2 ounces empty. That extra round with no meaningful penalty in bulk is one of the biggest reasons this revolver has gotten so much attention.
| UPC | 810035756304 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DB075AS701 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Polished |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Sights | Fixed Fiber Optic Front/Dovetail Rear |
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