The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - I shot an early LC9 not long after they came out...

I shot an early LC9 not long after they came out... (reply)

Sarge — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 06:31:20 +0000

with the supposedly awful, unimproved trigger pull. Hit real well with it at 15 yards, which surprised me. I thought the trigger was ideal for a pocket gun. I'm not a 9mm guy but with 147 HST's you'd get top-tier 38 ballistics in a flat, quick reloading package.

I would probably go for an LC9 now. (reply)

Boge Quinn — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 02:09:46 +0000

Thank you... (reply)

Brian A — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 03:57:10 +0000

That is the sort of report I was hoping for, based on some actual, extended experience. May have to reconsider my choice if it is still available next time I get over that way.

I bought the test gun... (reply)

Boge Quinn — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:55:56 +0000

...shot it quite a bit, and carried it a lot. I loved the idea of a full 9mm that was the same size as an LCP, and I really liked the pistol. A close friend talked me into selling it to him for his daughter, and a couple years later, she still carries it daily. I know some folks don't like them, but I do.

If I hadn't stumbled across a great deal on a used S&W (reply)

stonewalrus — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:50:26 +0000

Compact I would probably have an LC9 or Shield. Neither was out at the time. Instead I now pack an XDS in 45 - less rounds but bigger hole...

Ruger LC9, reportedly the most popular concealed carry (reply)

Hobie — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:32:53 +0000

gun in the country.

I'd go with a Ruger LC9 if you can catch a good sale (reply)

stonewalrus — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 16:34:20 +0000

My son has one and it is his usual carry gun. Hard to beat a Ruger...

The sights are a big selling point for those guns. We sold (reply)

Brian A — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 16:15:39 +0000

Based on the discussions in the forum linked above, it looks like the company has gotten more responsive to customer complaints and made some significant improvements in newer guns.

The sights are a big selling point for those guns. We sold (reply)

Hobie — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 14:16:01 +0000

a couple that went back to the factory (early guns) but haven't seen them come in for sale or on trade. Have sold others without complaint.

Anyone have experience with Diamondback DB9's? (reply)

Brian A — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 05:49:02 +0000

The sights were one of the things that really caught my eye, very nice for such a small piece.

Jeff Quinn didn a test on them on Gunblast.com (reply)

Brian A — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 05:45:45 +0000

Yep, read it, but as good as Jeff is, he did not have the time to live with it for a while and write about his experiences after a year or more with it. Not his fault, or a problem with his article, just that I had read several experiences of folks having trouble after some time, but before the recommended break-in period was concluded. Seems there is an ongoing problem with breaking triggers and weak magazine springs.

Maybe there is a reason... (reply)

Brian A — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 05:34:08 +0000

They were selling it at such a discount. I do not have much money to play around with and don't need another project, so perhaps it is best to have passed on it. Thank you for the link, a lot of interesting information there.

Anyone have experience with Diamondback DB9's? (reply)

Sarge — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 03:56:42 +0000

Shot my first one a week ago, a pink one of all things that my youngest son got for his girlfriend. Only ran a couple of mags thru it but the sights were usable, it didn't jam and it was easy to hit with. Recoil was inconsequential.

Had a chance to shoot Boge's at Holiday a few years ago... (reply)

matt/pa — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 01:35:38 +0000

and I thought the recoil was snappy...snappier than I expected, or wanted, that's for sure. It felt OK, but I only ran a few mags through it to get a feel for it.

Matt

Jeff Quinn didn a test on them on Gunblast.com (reply)

Rob Leahy — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:55:50 +0000

Anyone have experience with Diamondback DB9's? (reply)

~JM~ — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:46:03 +0000

That's probably good advice but... This guy bought a good one & managed to run 2K rounds through it without any malfunction: http://www.diamondbackforum.com/index.php?topic=3937.0

Sounds like most all of the mini pocket 9mm pistols have some type of issue or another. I doubt they will ever be as reliable as a J-frame.

~JM~

Anyone have experience with Diamondback DB9's? (reply)

Cherokee — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:13:33 +0000

Just a quick look at the posts on that forum would make me pass on a DB9...

Anyone have experience with Diamondback DB9's? (reply)

~JM~ — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 23:08:39 +0000

Here is a Diamondback forum that I found recently: http://www.diamondbackforum.com

Sounds like several of the early models had problems. Look for a model with a serial number that begins with "YF" or higher.

Good luck
~JM~

Anyone have experience with Diamondback DB9's?

Brian A — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 22:57:53 +0000

Had a chance to pick one up for less than $250 earlier today, but don't know too much about them, so wanted to do some research and ask here first. My research online so far has turned up lots of conflicting reports, so does not help me much so far.