Diamondback DB9

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Not sure, I bought it new about 4 years ago. Good luck with yours.

No issues yet, 300rds in..

[mixednuts]

For me, it's hard to justify buying a DB9.

Diamondback has *probably* worked the initial problems out now that Taurus owns them, but it's still a cheap crude pistol which can't run +p ammo & you probably won't enjoy shooting.

[icp4life162005]

For me, it's hard to justify buying a DB9.

Diamondback has *probably* worked the initial problems out now that Taurus owns them, but it's still a cheap crude pistol which can't run +p ammo & you probably won't enjoy shooting.

Find something else the same size, thats the justification. Hardly crude, and self defense doesn't need to feel good.

Btw never have I ever run +p or +p+ ammo and it hasn't effected my life one bit.

Also, cheap, yea maybe. For now.
Current prices are already starting to trend to the $400 area for newer models.

[knight0334]

One of my ex's has one that hasn't been a problem for her. But like all guns, your mileage may vary.

If that is all a person can afford, so be it. But I think a person might be better off with a more established manufacturer & model.

S&W Shields occasionally are on sale for dirt cheap. Springfield XDS models are a little more, but if you time a purchase with a Springfield promotion you can get extra goodies(I got 4 extra mags, holster, and mag carrier). Glock 43 being Glock, they are good guns, but typically the most expensive of the genre.

[bripro]

Find something else the same size.

Kahr PM9/CW9

[icp4life162005]

Kahr PM9/CW9

That's actually worth checking out!

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in the video that carwas posted... notice that's the gen1... 2 pin at trigger assy rather than 3

[mixednuts]

Find something else the same size, thats the justification. Hardly crude, and self defense doesn't need to feel good.

Btw never have I ever run +p or +p+ ammo and it hasn't effected my life one bit.

Also, cheap, yea maybe. For now.
Current prices are already starting to trend to the $400 area for newer models.

if you didn't know the db9 is crude, maybe you never handled a modern, well constructed firearm. while we're at it, someone should explain to you the difference between affect & effect.

yep, it's small. that is literally all it the DB9 has going for it as the reputation of diamondback firearms speaks for itself & even the manufacturer will tell you they self destruct with +p ammo.

is pie plate accuracy acceptable? do you like defensive ammo that doesn't expand or penetrate? are you ok defending your life with a gun that will "probably" work when you need it?

if you're holding on to your db9 as an investment, maybe it's woth $400+ to felons who can't purchase them for $200 on gunbroker. you're the icp fan & would have more firsthand knowledge about that than anyone else here.

[icp4life162005]

if you didn't know the db9 is crude, maybe you never handled a modern, well constructed firearm. while we're at it, someone should explain to you the difference between affect & effect.

yep, it's small. that is literally all it the DB9 has going for it as the reputation of diamondback firearms speaks for itself & even the manufacturer will tell you they self destruct with +p ammo.

is pie plate accuracy acceptable? do you like defensive ammo that doesn't expand or penetrate? are you ok defending your life with a gun that will "probably" work when you need it?

if you're holding on to your db9 as an investment, maybe it's woth $400+ to felons who can't purchase them for $200 on gunbroker. you're the icp fan & would have more firsthand knowledge about that than anyone else here.

Hahaha you are a bag of nuts huh?

[icp4life162005]

So quick update for anyone interested, I did get a chance to check our the diamondback db9 in person but not to shoot one yet. Quality seems comparable to a p3at or lcp. Didn't get to fire one but judging by the grip, I bet it won't feel the prettiest. The grip feels long from the forward edge to the backstrap. I'm thinking a Hogue grip sleeve would help a lot in hand comfort and shot placement.