The Diamondback DB15 A2 delivers reliable semi-automatic performance in 5.56 NATO with a distinctive black and purple Magpul MOE configuration. This carbine-length rifle combines proven direct impingement operation with modern ergonomics for versatile shooting applications.
What Makes This Different
The DB15 A2 features Diamondback's enhanced bolt carrier group with improved staking and testing protocols compared to standard mil-spec components. The rifle incorporates Magpul MOE furniture throughout, providing superior grip texture and modularity over traditional polymer stocks and handguards. Quality control includes individual test firing and headspace verification on every rifle before shipment.
Key Features
- 16-inch 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel barrel with 1:7 twist rate
- Magpul MOE stock, pistol grip, and handguard in black/purple configuration
- A2-style flash hider and front sight post with adjustable rear sight
- Enhanced bolt carrier group with properly staked gas key
- Mil-spec trigger group with standard AR-15 compatibility
- Includes one 30-round Magpul PMAG magazine
- Standard AR-15 rail interface accepts all mil-spec accessories
Field testing demonstrates consistent 2-3 MOA accuracy with quality ammunition across various grain weights. The carbine-length gas system provides reliable cycling with both 55-grain and 77-grain loads while maintaining manageable recoil impulse. The rifle functions effectively in temperature ranges from -20°F to 140°F with proper lubrication, making it suitable for competition shooting, recreational use, and training applications.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington
- Barrel Length: 16 inches with 1:7 twist rate
- Overall Length: 32.25 inches (stock collapsed), 35.5 inches (extended)
- Weight: Approximately 6.5 pounds unloaded
- Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds (one included)
- Gas System: Carbine-length direct impingement
- Finish: Type III hard coat anodized aluminum, phosphate steel
- Made in USA with limited lifetime warranty
The DB15 A2 represents solid value engineering with attention to critical specifications that affect reliability and accuracy. Diamondback's quality control processes and component selection provide dependable performance at a competitive price point in the modern sporting rifle market.