Diamondback DB380 Review
The Armed Lutheran has reviewed the .380 ACP Diamondback DB380.
He writes …
The first time I saw the DB380 I thought it was a Glock. Glock makes two .380 caliber models, but does not import them into the US for civilian consumption. Why? I don’t know. In any case, what I do know is that Diamondback is a Florida-based company founded by former Kel-Tec employees. Unlike SCCY Industries, however, Diamondback decided to imitate Glock rather than Kel-Tec and they have a better product to show for it.
I am sure its Glock-styling has helped sales.
I had not realized that Diamondback was formed by former Kel-Tec’ers.
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I purchased a DB380 on 12/18/2012 and really loved it! But, after putting about 200 rounds through it, it started malfunctioning constantly (FTF, FTE, etc.). My dealer sent it back to the factory. After 4 weeks, DB sent the gun back saying that they replaced the ejector and that it was fixed. My dealer quickly found it was NOT fixed -- it was still malfunctioning as it had when they sent it to DB. My dealer video taped what was happening and sent the video to DB. DB has YET to respond (after 6 to 8 weeks) to my dealer.
I can understand that at times something can break. BUT, to send a gun back saying it had been fixed when it wasn't says something TOTALLY different about the manufacturer. And, on TOP of that to NOT respond to the dealer when the dealer proves what is still happening. My impression: DB does NOT stand behind its products.
In the meantime, my dealer sold me a Sig P238 at a reduced cost -- minus the total amount I spent on the DB 380. It is working flawlessly!!!
Sure wish i would of read this sight first before buying my DB .380 it is a piece of junk, jams, miss fires, I am just going to get me a much more reliable gun..... DB needs to get off the market!!