{"id":121863,"date":"2020-01-20T21:22:08","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T02:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=121863"},"modified":"2020-01-20T21:22:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T10:53:28","slug":"diamondbacks-5-7mm-pistol-shot-show-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/diamondbacks-5-7mm-pistol-shot-show-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamondback\u2019s New 5.7mm Pistol Is the 5.7mm You\u2019ve Been Waiting For – SHOT Show 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For more information visit DiamondBackfirearms.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accepts AR triggers? Check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accepts FN 5.7 mags? Check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under 4 pounds fully loaded? Check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Includes SB pistol brace? Check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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As you can see, there\u2019s plenty to love about Diamondback\u2019s new AR-type pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm. We had the chance to take one for a spin when the company announced the DBX57BGB at SHOT Show 2020, and, needless to say, we were impressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It looks and feels like an AR-15, but the operating system is radically different. Rather than direct-impingement, the DBX57BGB uses a locked breech dual-gas piston system. We weren\u2019t able to take one apart and inspect it, but gas piston systems, in general, are known for their reliability and durability. The one we shot this week didn\u2019t jam or malfunction, and we didn\u2019t notice anyone else experiencing any issues, either. (Check back soon for a full review!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The operating system is different, but the controls will likely\nfeel familiar. The DBX57BGB accepts AR triggers, safety selectors, and pistol\ngrips so you can drop in your favorite AR controls and hit the range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lower receiver also accepts FN Five-seveN 20-round mags, so if you were an early adopter of this increasingly popular cartridge, you already have mags on hand. Diamondback also plans to release future models that are compatible with the new Ruger-57 magazines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the trigger controls to the included handstop to the side-charging handle, Diamondback’s new pistol is thoughtfully and practically designed. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The 8-inch barrel is long enough to optimize the 5.7x28mm, but short enough to maintain great maneuverability. The sub-16-inch barrel length means the DBX57BGB is classified as a pistol, so users will need to 1) shoot the firearm like a pistol, 2) use a pistol brace like the one provided, or 3) register this firearm as a short-barreled rifle.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gun is a pleasure to shoot. The super light-weight design helps keep the gun on target, and the recoil from the 5.7 is minimal. It measures only 16.9 inches with the brace folded and 25.4 inches with the brace extended, and we found it to be shootable in either configuration (though a sling would be ideal while shooting with the brace folded).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MSRP: $1,299. <\/strong>Check out all the specs below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n