The New Diamondback DB9 Gen 4 Full Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- The new DiamondbCK DB9 Gen 4 is here! This is a T&E Gun straight from Diamondback, it will be out on the market in March. The is a Plus P rated little 9mm pocket gun from Diamondback, with a 6+1 capacity. There seems to be a lot of quality built into this inexpensive little gun, including metal 3 dot (visible & easily used) sights! (P.S., Hammer wants to keep calling it the Aston Martin DB9, LOL. He liked the gun too!)
We plan to include this in a few comparison videos as well.
Watch for our upcoming review of the (already out on the market) updated Diamondback AM2 9mm pistol as well (another T&E gun.)
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I have owned a Gen 1 and carried it as my backup in LE for many years with no issues. Now I am retired I carry the Gen 4 as my EDC. Great firearm.
Did you ever have to use it? 👀
What is “LE”?
@RossW McCallister law enforcement
Mine is not gen four and constantly jams! I am going to smith it and polish with jewelers rouge change the springs! And pray it’s good but as of today right out of the box it’s a ( pos) . JohnBoyUtah
@@Thestockxj96yes twice, and both times it runs
I like my DB9 a lot....very reliable...very well built...perfect deep conceal weapon....I don't understand people talking crap about this gun....It's $240 brand new...doesn't have to have "GLOCK" stamped on it to be a fine weapon
I can't believe how cheap these are. Freind of mine has a gen 3 that's never malfunctioned in any way and has been fed a steady diet of all things cheap. It even fires Blaser aluminum cases with no problem. It's rarely even somewhat clean and it shoots very well at 15 yds. You can easily hit a pop can with it at that range. I'll be getting a gen 4 for myself this year. I've got a large amount of carry guns, but this one fits right in between my Sig P365 and my Ruger LCPII.
Always one of you guys that think when a person has a complaint on a handgun its because it dont say glock.. might be a shocker to you. But NOBODY wants to buy a gun and it have issues. Nobody.every gun ive ever bought. I wanted to work. Hoped it worked. Tried to make them work if they didnt..
Could it be thst such a cheap gun might have quality issues sometimes??? Or does everybody complaining doing so because they bought a db9 and wanted a glock,???
Fun fact.. this is a glock copy and they still screwed it up.
@@no.step.on.snek.2423 well, jackass...I own a glock as well as a couple Sigs, a CZ, a Smith and Wesson, a Springfield Armory, a Taurus and several Ruger handguns....so stfu! ...all the manufacturers of all the "brand name" guns I own have produced guns that had growing pains too
How many rounds have you run through? Still feel good about this gun?
@@rosswmccallister4866 - Several hundreds! Several types! Still carry! Did a bit of early 'smooth' & lube!
I bought a DB nine GEN four and it started dropping mags after 150 rounds or so. I shoot multiple small handguns such as the Taurus TCP and Sig 365.
Both sites were loose out of the box.
The firearm could very easily be pushed slightly out of battery and would not return fully into battery so they sent me a new recoil spring and guide rod. I waited over three months for the guide rod and spring.
I called diamondback and they sent me a new trigger assembly as well.
No directions came with the trigger assembly. I installed the trigger assembly in the firearm. After test firing the trigger pin started walking out. After talking to diamondback they said that they forgot to send me a new trigger pin. What came with the trigger pack was just a “guide pin”, so I took my trigger pin out of the old trigger assembly.
I had a couple other frame pins walking as well so I decided to send the gun in to diamondback for repair.
After a couple months I received the firearm and ran a couple hundred trouble free rounds through the gun.
But now I am having the same thing happen.
The nose of the round jams on top of the chamber and then the mag drops. I never even ran plus +p’s through it.
I really wanted to like this firearm it shoots really well for such a small handgun.
I wonder if the frame flexes when firing causing the Mag to drop.
Make sure that if you slightly (manually) push the slide out of battery that it returns all the way to the forward position.
I really recommend that you put a few hundred rounds through this firearm and make sure it is reliable. Mine is not.
Mag extention available online. Same size as the factory extension, but adds one round. Makes it 7+1.
Don’t own any Diamondback firearms, but I must say, this little 9 here is sparking my interest! Another awesome vid. Thanks!
Thank you. This is our first experience with Diamondback and it has been quite positive.
Wait till they hit the market and see more videos. This is a test gun sent by diamond back. there past generations suck
@@gunguy8348 the first gen sucked, second was hit or miss and third was pretty solid. They have improved significantly.
Great review. I was never particularly attracted to Diamondback until this offering.
Thank you. This is our first experience with Diamondback and it has been quite positive. Watch for our upcoming review on the updated AM2 as well.
Luh mine's! Fits well in my smallish hands! Actually enjoy being able to do a small amount of hand fitting/ polishing smoothing mating parts on a new to me gun.
What a great looking little Pistol ! I want something for pocket carry. I use 9mm everyday and hate dropping to a 380 but need something compact. This might work. Either way, looks well constructed.
Glock 42
Its ugly as fuck
yeah I was about to go all Glock over that gun till you mentioned the $269 price point. I’m all ears now.
If u going to buy a low capacity gun first and foremost u need to train that way i haven't seen one video on u-tube stating this fact first u must become a good shooter meaning accurate your shot placement is critical as long as u train this way low capacity guns are ok but u must have a spare magazine at all times - GOOD VIDEO AS USUAL BY THIS GUY !!!
You need to train regardless of firearm or capacity... J frame? Train. XDm full size? Train.
The only thing I don't like is the button for the magazine release
how do you know id it's a Gen 4?
Easiest way to tell is the Gen 3 or earlier grip will have diamond pattern texture on it vs the more mainstream pattern on the Gen 4.
Thank you for this presentation have been looking to add this to my collection.
Good review.👍👍 The sight picture looks good, with the rounded rear sight.
Thank you. The sights were very easy to see on this gun which is unusual for very small guns like this.
I think the G4 is a definite improvement from the previous iterations. I still can't see a reason to buy one, when I can buy the Kahr CM9 for 40 or 50 more dollars.
the cm9 is larger and much, much heavier
I had a Kahr PM40 for several years. It was (and is-I sold it to a friend) a very accurate, exceptionally reliable, great carry gun. However, it and the PM9 (And cheaper but nearly identical CM9) are worlds apart in weight. The Kahrs are also larger. If you put each in a front pocket of shorts, you'll quickly need a belt or tight-fitting shorts with the Kahr and it will bounce all over while it's there. The Diamondback will nestle in much better and only move just a little when walking. In a OWB or IWB holster there is far less issue, but the weight still shows up to haunt you by the end of the day due to the heavier gun wanting to move around more if not secured very tightly.
I wish they'd make this in a .22lr
I’ve subscribed to your channel. The level of detail in your review is phenomenal. I’m hoping and looking forward to seeing more of your firm reviews. It would be really neat if you looked at the Polymer80 offerings. Especially the finished kit
Thank you. We likely will do future reviews on the Polymer 80s but they will likely be on our Utreon channel due to the policies here on that type of firearm.
I GOT SOME STANDARD PRESSURE GOLD DOT 124 GRAIN AMMODO YOU THINK THIS WOILD BE A GOOD FIT FOR THE DB9 GEN 4 OR SHOULD I STAY WITH 115 GRAIN AMMO
You can run both
124 is fine
Contemplating between the DB9 and the SCCY Cpx-2. Any thoughts?
There are holsters that's generic for small guns. I work at Rural King and they have these holsters for $8-10.
Thanks D Back seems to have improved their quality.
Very good video I’m looking into buying one best video on RUclips that I’ve seen you get a thumbs up buddy👍😎
Thank you.
I'll B the 1st kid on my block to get one. Want 2 C a shooting vid.
Thx
👍🇺🇸
We have range footage at the beginning and end of the video.
Have one absolutely love it!!
Great explanation and comparison of the db9 , Kahr, and block. Will keep my eyes and ears open for the other db pistol. Thanks fellas.
Thank you..
ordered
Can’t find this anywhere
227 on gunbroker
Thanks for the video. Just ordered one. This will replace my pocket 380. $245 out the door. You can't beat that.
I hope it serves you well.
@@HammerStriker I shot it for the first time and made the mistake to try it out with 147g FMJ. OUCH, I couldn't even hit the paper at 7 yards! Only tried 10 shots of that before giving up. Did much better with 115g defensive hollow points. I'm just curious. What weight rounds did you use to shoot? Obviously you are way better at shooting than me. Thanks.
@@joseCalderon1976 they say they say it doesn't work well with 145 grain 115 works great
@@joseCalderon1976 DUH! I don't understand folks wanting to shoot 'HEAVY' bullets in a TINY pistol!
Thank you for a great video. I have the DB9 gen 4 and I REALLY like it. I've only put 50 rounds through it so far with no glitches. It has eaten any ammo I have fed it. You are correct about it being snappy but very manageable. Very easy to conceal carry. I carry in front pocket and hardly notice it is there. I think it's a winner.
Thank you. It is perfect for pocket carry like you have noticed.
The Rockindoc I’m at just over 300 rounds, and still no problems, I wouldn’t trade it for any high priced gun on the market, and I just bought my daughters one, great gun in my opinion
Weight between the three ?
Where can I get one of those green lights to check barrel? Thanks for informative reviews.
That bore light was given to us by our friends over at Guns Galore. It is a Birchwood Casey 41502 and can be found on Amazon and other online sites if you are not near Guns Galore.
@@HammerStriker thank you
Great presentations.
Good review. I like my earlier model DB9 but this has enough new features I may just have to upgrade...
Thank you. From what I am told, the trigger will be a major upgrade from your current one.
I'm with you. I do have the earler version my self. As soon as I find the gen 4 I'll be getting one
I bought a gen3 and then discovered the gen4 about a week later. I may still get one at this price point.
Mr. Hammer Striker, I have a question for u? Does that gun cycle ok when u have a full mag and one in the pipe? Please get back to me? Thank you kindly.
Good Shootin
Bro sounds like a bottom lol😂
It looks nice on the outside....but function wise and internals im talking about the trigger parts nothing has changed. Ive had 2 of these in the past where the triggers literally broke off within 100 rounds on each pistol. On gen 1 and the gen 2/3. The two little "trigger ears" connected to the trigger once taken apart are not made to withstand the "shock" I am guessing. Maybe not on all DB9s....but Ive read alot of reports where others have also had the same problem.
A Porsche, Toyota, and a Buick ? It all personal choice on what to handle and afford !
It's a neat little gun, but I can't hit the broadside of a barn with it..🙄 I shoot all my new pistols at 20ish feet from the get-go generally with no problems. It has to be my grip, I shoot it two feet low?🤔 more range time.. The mag release is definitely not easy to push. The craftsmanship on mine looks good, my sight didn't move (from another RUclipsr). I have less than 100 rds through it, and it bruised the meaty part of my hand in between my thumb and index finger. I do have big hands. The recoil is very sharp with standard 115gr Federal FMJ ammunition. I have not shot +P's yet😛. From what I have shot it, it's been reliable. No FTF or FTE and has locked open every time. I also only shot it without the pinky extension, I'm thinking that's the reason I can't hit my 8" steel it definitely jumps in my hand and that could be the reason for the bruising also...
Rich - my father-in-law has the previous generation and I got him a Pachmayr grip sleeve for it, which helped tremendously with felt recoil. If you're having trouble with point of aim/point of impact it could be the sights or maybe just grip and trigger control. I had a LCP2 and didn't hit very well with it and my problem was just too big of hands for the size gun. I ended up getting rid of it and have a Glock 42 that is a much better fit for me and much better accuracy. It's also not very hard to conceal, but it is 380 acp.
@@scotteger6271 I have shot several times it since my previous post, I was shooting it without the pinky extension. I shoot much better when I can get a full grip and using the pinky extension. I plan to swap out the sights to night sights. 800 rounds mixed ammo and +p so far no problems other than hitting what I was shooting at. But now that's not a problem either, I'm getting pretty good with it.😁 I almost feel comfortable to rotate it in my CCW wepons.
@@richerich853 if I may, look at Night Fision for night sights. I have them on several of my guns and they're just an excellent company with top notch customer service.
@@richerich853 - With the mag (1+) extension, I get solid pinky contact with the grip!
Hows the recoil on this compared to say something like a Ruger lcp or similar 380? Is it painful to shoot?
It is not painful to shoot but the recoil is more stout than the .380s that are in this size due to it being a 9mm. it is not a gun you would shoot all day but it is also not going to leave your hand hurting.
That's why they shoot such HEAVY bullets in these!!
You know what pisses me off about this new DB9 gen 4 a little bit, okay maybe a little bit more than a little bit. A lot of us including myself recently went out and bought the Gen 3 and then all the sudden it's like oh okay we got your money and now we decided to make the pistol the way it should have been in the first place, WTF. Diamondback should offer registered owners of the previous-generation some kind of a rebate deal. I feel like I'm a victim of the old shuck and Jive.
All good manufacturers update their line, Glock is on Gen 5 as I type this.. It is done with cars, guns, computers and everything else, I look at this process as the manufacturers learning what was and was not optimal and improving their product.
@@HammerStriker and your saying they didn't do marketing study and figure this out beforehand. Sounds like poor management.
HORNADY CRITICAL DEFENSE OR FEDERAL 142 GRAIN HST FOR DEFENSE IN THE DB9 GEN4
HOW DO YOU THINK THE DB9 GEN4 WOULD DO WITH LIBERTY CIVIL DEFENSE
Did you experience any feeding issues while shooting?
12:57
Diamondback is getting better, but still not good enough to be a major player in the gun world. To me they’re rated somewhere slightly above Hi-point and sccy pistols. Too many reliability issues
No, this thing just worked. It ate the cheap white-box ammo we were feeding it. We will be testing it later with assorted other ammo.
Hay it's fun to shoot I ❤it and it's my edc ❤
Where online are they forsale at?
As of the release of this video the Gen 4s are not in the wild yet, they should be available some time in March.
With a gun that small and a trigger that heavy, can you shoot it accuratly at a somewhat larger distance, like i.e. 25 yards?
No Hickock showed it’s not a long range gun.
Up close and personal bug gun
Where the heck do I get one? I can’t find it anywhere
You may have to go online, seems like a lot of local shops are trying to sell their Gen 3s before getting the Gen 4s.
Hammer Striker Sold out on the website. Was trying to find one for Christmas
This or the new subcompact Mossberg...
Well as he showed at the end the Mossberg would be a good bit larger than the DB9, as the Mossberg is dimensionally the same as a G43.
@Rick V that's a really silly reason to not buy a gun...because 1) those plastic mags are about as strong as metal and 2) the Mossberg accepts Glock 43 mags...so if you don't like the plastic buy the Glock mags
Looking forward to seeing the am2 video.
This is a perfect gun for people who want their protection to be an afterthought.
Mag release button is poorly design!!!!!
A sharp, small knife blade (carefully manipulated) trims the 'fence' a bit (at an angle) from center/front to rear, making for easier slide lock manipulation. Same for the tiny mag release button!
The Problem(s) with Diamondback DB9, the Taurus G2, the new Mossberg MC1, etc. is:
- Low quality
- often inaccurate
- in many cases not so good reliability
*You don't get something for nothing.* After you buy the above DB9 sooner or later you will realize this.
Just saying.
A small 9 mm. I wonder how it compares to the kahr cm9?
Kahr pm9 and cm9 are the exact same size.
Right, and how do they compare to the DM9 gen4
@@byronjohnson9029 did you watch the video?
Guns Galore in Fort Myers
Guns Galore of Lakeland (in Central Florida)
How does that compare to the P365? My friends and family are Glock boys. Like me I love Glock but the P365 took my heart.
Glock tard ⚠
jason hyde this is a 9mm the size of a 380. This is not like sig or Glock 2 different ball parks. This is Taurus quality gun they had many issues the first 2 generations they got the 3rd and 4th gen done right.
Think twice before you buy it. Mine arrived from Bud's 2 weeks ago. I have put some 300 rounds thru it. At first dropping the mag was not a problem; now it is. And when it comes to ammo I've had problems with GECO, Winchester, Federal HST and Fiocchi. Truthfully I don't know what she likes to be fed. Bad reviews are coming out now so be patient and don't waste your money like I did out of an impulse. Yes, it looks great. . . . . . . . . .reminds me of a girlfriend I had in college (half a century ago).
is that trigger plastic? Does it flex?
Do they make this in a 40 cal? Not a big fan of 9mm
Not currently, but that could always change.
??...... this is already the smallest 9...., where you expect it to be a .380. What? , a 40 cal gun weighing 13 oz? Like to see folks do double taps or follow-up shots with that.
Slight improvement but I can't see anyone choosing this over the SCCY.
@Boatright474 Every video of these new pistols has serious blemishes on the slide. Doesn't scream quality.
@Boatright474 Not a range gun trigger matters little. Sccy has a stainless slide too which is important in Texas because IWB means corrosion. 2 10 round mags in the box and 15 round promag 30 bucks with tax and shipping stcks about 2 inches so i have a home self defense capability of a glock and a conceal carry at the same time. Add everything up and the Sccy is cheaper and you get more. I was planning on buying the DB 9 but fortunately for me it was out of stock and the Sccy was in stock and on sale at Academy for 200 dollars. Sccy found a tweet of mine about buying one and sent me a link to claim a free mag and pistol cleaning mat which came in the mail a couple of weeks ago. I thought about buying parts that are likely to break to keep as spares but will probably just buy a second one so i will have 5 10 round mags and 1 15 round mag. Total cost for 2 pistols and 6 mags about 500 much less than a glock.
I can see me choosing this over the sccy. This is a niche gun, and it scratches my itch. Smallest 9mm around, with seemingly good quality.
Looks similar to something like a glock 26 even blackes down same as a glock. Glock just with a differant name.
Much smaller than a 26 though it does share some behavior with the Glock.
Not enough capacity for multiple attackers
Tom Simmo SIG P365 might be a better fit. Of course, you will pay twice the price.
This is a pocket gun. Probably best used as a back-up gun, not as your primary carry.
Prior generation magazines will work in the gen 4 except it will not lock the slide back.
Yea so what's the sence since one of the HUGE selling points of the gen 4 is the last round hold open (slide lock). That is a rhetorical question.
Yes they do lock the slide back I own the gen3 and gen 4 all the mags will lock it back
Do u ever have any problems feeding or jamming when u plus one load it? when u load a full mag with one in the chamber does it cause the gun to jam? I've heard some people in other videos having this problem when plus one loading. I'm thinking about purchasing this firearm. Please get back to me. Thank you.
Not me, no!