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The new DB FS 9 looks like a Diamondback.<\/p><\/div>\n

As interest in concealed carry has grown, so have the number of compact handgun models available in the market.\u00a0 Long established firearm manufacturers, with catalogs of full-size models, went back to the drawing board to design smaller, lighter, and more concealable handguns.\u00a0 Some manufacturers executed flawlessly, while other struggled with reliability issues and safety recalls. Diamondback Firearms followed a different path, as is clearly evident in the new DB FS 9.<\/p>\n

Diamondback’s early micro-sized 380 and 9mm pistols<\/a> are still some of the smallest, lightest, and most concealable handguns available today.\u00a0 Leveraging what they\u2019ve learned developing micro-pistols, and seeking to expand their catalog, the latest model is a feature laden full-size polymer framed striker-fired 15 +1 capacity 9mm pistol with a very modest retail price.\u00a0 Budget conscious shoppers now have one more option when making their buying decisions.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not a big fan of comparing one pistol with another during a review.\u00a0 With that said, I will admit that I do recognize many of the features and design elements of the DB FS Nine from other polymer-framed and striker-fired pistols.\u00a0 I\u2019m sure you will too as we progress through the review.\u00a0 I\u2019m not avoiding the similarities, but rather trying to stay focused on the overall combination of features Diamondback chose for the DB FS Nine.<\/p>\n

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The appeal of a full-sized, fully functional pistol that sells for $340 is easy to see.<\/p><\/div>\n

Initial Impressions<\/h2>\n

The DB FS Nine is shipped in a lockable Diamondback-branded plastic case.\u00a0 Along with the pistol, you receive one magazine, owner\u2019s manual, warranty card, and a cable lock.\u00a0 If you are a fan of black firearms, you will love this pistol.\u00a0 The stainless steel slide and chrome-molly steel barrel are coated with black Melonite to resist corrosion and wear.\u00a0 All externally visible controls and components are also black with the only exception being the white dots on the sights.<\/p>\n

The slide features forward and rear slide serrations that are wide and deep.\u00a0 They provide a very positive gripping surface when manipulating the slide.\u00a0 Sights are of the three dot variety with the rear sight being drift adjustable for windage and locked in place with a hex screw.\u00a0 The ejection port is large, allowing for easy live round ejection.<\/p>\n

The slide stop and magazine release are set up for the right-handed shooter.\u00a0 Both controls are textured and positioned for easy activation.\u00a0 I have medium to large hands and didn\u2019t have to shift my grip to activate either control with my thumb.\u00a0 The polymer grip frame has a non-aggressive texture around the entire gripping surface.\u00a0 The dual palm swells, on each side of the grip, felt very good in my hands.\u00a0 The high beaver-tail and undercut trigger guard allow for a high hold on the grip.<\/p>\n

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Magazines are made by Check-Mate Industries. They appear to be Beretta 92 pattern with an additional slot cut to accommodate the DB FS Nine magazine release. Beretta factory magazine on the left and DB FS Nine magazine on the right.<\/p><\/div>\n

At first glance, I wasn\u2019t impressed with the large magazine base plate and shape of the magazine well.\u00a0 After spending more time with the pistol, I came to appreciate the magazine well as one of the best features of the pistol.\u00a0 The magazine well is flared and beveled to aid reloading.\u00a0 The spur at the rear of the well acts as a positioning guide for the incoming magazine.\u00a0 The extended magazine base plate, below the grip, assures the magazine seats fully in the magazine well.<\/p>\n

While not called out in the manual, I did notice that vigorously inserting a loaded magazine into the pistol, when the slide is locked back, will automatically disengage the slide lock and allow the top round to be stripped from the magazine and loaded into the chamber.\u00a0 I\u2019ve seen this design feature before with another brand of firearms, but I don\u2019t know if this was intentional with the DB FS Nine.<\/p>\n

Reading through the manual, I noticed that Diamondback<\/a> recommends avoiding reloaded, +P, and +P+ ammunition in the DB FS Nine.\u00a0 Using these ammunition types will void the firearm warranty.\u00a0 Making note of that caution, I grabbed a bunch of standard pressure 9mm ammunition and headed out to the range.<\/p>\n

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Shooting from the bench with a laser sight, this 15 round 25 yard group provides a good look at the accuracy potential of the pistol.<\/p><\/div>\n

Shooting the DB FS Nine<\/h2>\n

Arriving on the range I started out with some slow fire targets just to get the feel for the sights and trigger.\u00a0 The one included 15 round magazine wasn\u2019t overly difficult to load to full capacity.\u00a0 I accidentally loaded it with 16 rounds once and only noticed the issue when the magazine wouldn\u2019t lock into the frame.\u00a0 Using a magazine loading tool will make reloading easier, but I didn\u2019t find it to be a requirement.<\/p>\n

Diamondback pistols pre-cock the firing pin, or striker, during the firing cycle.\u00a0 As your finger engages the blade in the center of the trigger, it allows the trigger to move to the rear.\u00a0 As the trigger moves back, the trigger bar is pulled forward and raises the firing pin block plunger in the slide.\u00a0 As the trigger reaches the end of travel, the sear is released from the striker and the striker moves forward to strike the primer.\u00a0 What your finger feels is a short light take up followed by a smooth 7 pound trigger pull.\u00a0 I thought the trigger feel was very consistent from shot to shot.<\/p>\n

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After adjusting the sights, 15 yard standing slow-fire groups were good with premium defense ammunition.<\/p><\/div>\n

I started out holding the sights at 6 o\u2019clock on the target and found my shots going low and left.\u00a0 Raising my sight picture to covering the target brought my shots up to where they should be, but I was still shooting left.\u00a0 Loosening and drifting the rear sight to the right got me regulated on target.\u00a0 The large rear notch and thin front post sights that come with the DB FS Nine are fine for general shooting, but I didn\u2019t like them for precision shooting at longer distances.\u00a0 Sight systems are a personal preference so that isn\u2019t a fault of the pistol.<\/p>\n

Shooting the DB FS Nine was an enjoyable experience.\u00a0 After adjusting the sights and getting comfortable with the trigger, it was time to run some rounds down range at speed.\u00a0 The comfortable ergonomic grip, long 6.25 inch sight radius, and modest recoil all contributed to fast controlled shooting with decent results on target.\u00a0 If you have previous experience behind the trigger of a full-size polymer framed 9mm pistol, shooting the DB FS Nine will be a familiar experience.<\/p>\n

I ran some common 115 grain and 124 grain standard pressure personal protection ammunition over the chronograph to see if the longer than typical 4.75 inch barrel would have a significant impact on velocity.\u00a0 115 grain Remington UMC JHP bulk pack ammunition registered 1197 feet per second.\u00a0 Federal 124 grain Hydra-Shok clocked in at 1099 feet per second.\u00a0 The longer barrel does help wring out the velocity from these standard pressure loads.<\/p>\n

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The trigger pull weight was a very consistent 7 pounds when new and after 350 rounds.<\/p><\/div>\n

I made two trips to the range with the DB FS Nine.\u00a0 During these two trips, I ran over 350 rounds through the pistol with only one recurring problem.\u00a0 I simply couldn\u2019t keep my big fat thumb off the slide stop so half the time the slide would fail to lock back when the magazine was empty.\u00a0 When I remembered to keep my thumb off the slide lock lever, the pistol worked exactly as designed.\u00a0 I didn\u2019t experience any problems with feeding, extraction, or ejection.\u00a0 I used this review as an opportunity to use up partial boxes of standard pressure 9mm ammunition with bullets weighing 115, 124, and 147 grains.\u00a0 The DB FS Nine ate it all.<\/p>\n

If I have one gripe with the pistol, it\u2019s the rail system.\u00a0 I\u2019m one of those people that will actually attach a laser or weapon light to a pistol if a rail is available.\u00a0 Diamondback lists the rail as MIL-STD 1913, but it\u2019s not.\u00a0 The rail slots are too narrow, and appear to be Weaver width at their centers.\u00a0 MIL-STD 1913 rail keys will only work in the rail slots directly above the serial number plate.\u00a0 During the duration of my review, I used both a laser and tactical light on the DB FS Nine with no impact on reliability.<\/p>\n

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Custom fitted holster options are limited at this time. Some Glock 17\/22 holsters will work with the DB FS Nine.<\/p><\/div>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

The DB FS Nine delivered all the functionality and reliability I would expect from a full-size handgun.\u00a0 While 350 rounds is a poor test of overall life expectancy of a pistol, the review pistol showed no signs of wear aside from some light burnishing on the barrel finish.\u00a0 This pistol appears to be built for the long haul.<\/p>\n

At the time of this review, custom holster options and spare magazines are not available.\u00a0 Holsters that work with other full-size pistols may fit the DB FS Nine.\u00a0 Additional magazines will have to be sourced from Diamondback.\u00a0 Replacement sights are available from AmeriGlo.\u00a0 All AmeriGlo sights for Glock pistols can be used on the DB FS Nine.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve alluded to the low price of the DB FS Nine a few times during this review.\u00a0 I\u2019ve seen internet sellers offering the DB FS Nine for as low as $330 to $350 delivered.\u00a0 This is a substantially lower price than many similar pistols available.\u00a0 When you also consider Diamondback\u2019s Limited Lifetime Warranty, the DB FS Nine presents a real value to the consumer.\u00a0 It will be interesting to see if this new model from Diamondback catches on and wins a significant share of the market.<\/p>\n

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The magazine well features a rear guide, flared and beveled entry, and scalloped finger cuts. The large magazine baseplate extends under the magazine well facilitating positive magazine seating. Overall it is very well done.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The DB FS Nine pre-cocks the striker as the slide cycles. The slide cover plate allows visual and tactile confirmation of the status of the striker.<\/p><\/div>\n

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360 degree grip texture, a high beaver-tail, and the undercut trigger guard make the DB FS Nine very easy to control. The magazine release and slide stop are both within easy reach.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The grip frame features dual palm swells that felt really good in my hands.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The captive recoil spring assembly features a unique articulated guide rod and flat wire spring.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The top of the barrel has a tiny viewing port for visual chamber inspection. The rear sight is drift adjustable and locks in place with a hex screw.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The cartridge pick-up rail is another area that receives the high polish treatment.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The white three dot sights have a wide rear notch and a thinner front post. This set up worked well at short ranges for quick sight acquisition.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Field stripping the DB FS Nine is a simple process that requires no tools.<\/p><\/div>\n

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