Review: Diamondback DB9 Part 1

I picked up the DB9 at Bill's Gun Shop & Range in Robbinsdale, MN. They were having their annual shooters show and I was able to get the DB9 for $344 before tax.

Included with the DB9 was one magazine, a trigger lock, manual, ticket for free online safety etc. I tried to buy another magazine for testing, however the shop didn't have any and they seem to be out of stock everywhere online.

The DB9 is THIN, measuring only 0.80" and is almost as small as the Kel-Tec P3AT. For a 9mm pistol I was truly impressed. The slide is well made (some small machine marks visible) and has sharp cocking serrations front and back.

The trigger is rated at 5lbs and has a long smooth revolver like pull.

Sights are high visibility 3 Dot, much better than on any pocket gun other than the Kahr PM9.

Magazine capacity is 6+1 and magazines are made by Act-Mag a very well respected Italian company that specializes in high quality OEM magazines.

The DB9 field strips exactly like a Glock.

1. Remove the Magazine

2. Pull the slide to the rear and make sure chamber is clear

3. Release slide and press trigger with pistol pointed in a safe direction

4. Pull slide just slightly to rear (1/4") with right hand

5. With slide back pull takedown lever down and slide will release

With the gun apart you can see there is a dual spring recoil assembly much like in the Sub-Compact Glocks. One thing to note is the highly polished feed ramp. Diamondback is clearly paying attention to detail.

I will write part two on my next range session, and keep you updated.