Colt Diamondback?

[bushog]

I’ve never been able to lay my hands on a Colt Diamondback as I live in the land of scarcity but they’re beautiful guns and always been intrigued.

What frame size S&W does the Diamondback come closest to?

For accuracy and reliability how do the Diamondbacks stack up compared to a M14 S&W?

[taffin]

It is built on the Colt Detective Special -sized frame so it is in between the S & W Chiefs Special and K-frame. Your last question is unanswerable as every sixgun has its own personality, however if I were to bet I would put my money on the S & W.

[oddshooter]

I've got both the Colt Diamondback and the S&W Model 14. I have no prejudices for or against either company.
I've been in love with both models since acquiring them.

The Diamondback just might be my favorite sixshooter, both in 38spl and 22lr. The bluing is like liquid glass; stunningly beautiful like its big brother the Python. But my personal affection comes from the fit and feel in my hand. The size and balance is perfect for my 5'9" 165 lb. frame. The accuracy on my 4 examples is under an 1 1/2" or better at 25 yards. I generally say first that it is "beautiful".

My Model 14 has my preferred 8 3/8" barrel and shoots under an inch at 25 yards. The feel of the grip is also just right for my hand size. It has really nice bluing, but it does not compare to the Diamondback. I say it's "accurate".

The Model 14 is less expensive averaging now around $1,000, guesstimate.
The Diamondback will start at around $1,500.


You've picked two of my absolute favorites. None of mine are going anywhere.
Prescut

[ddixie884]

I've never owned one but got to shoot a couple and even keep one for a few days and like the balance. I have always wanted one but the prices have kept me at bay. I have never owned a Python either. I do own an Anaconda and wish it had the old style lock work like a New Service.............

[ezekiel38]

A 4" Diamondback Colt in .22LR is currently on consignment at Diamondback Shooting Range Lewiston, Idaho. The range is named after the local rattler, that are prolific. It's a nice example of a Diamondback. They're on the net! Diamondback Shooting Range Lewiston Idaho.

[tj3006]

I Had a fling with Diamondbacks many years ago.
If the right deal on the right gun came along, I would fling again. They are Beautiful accurate handguns. I had a Snub-nosed .38 I carried for a long time.
But the old D frame Colts in my opinion, have a poorly designed main spring. It bends to a sharp V point that fits into the rear corner of the Grip frame.
The newer ones are bent to a gentle rounded curve. I got to where I could feel when that spring was going to give out and got good at changing them. Maybe every 2 years.
A guy I worked with probably 35 years ago had a snub nose Diamondback .22. Unfired. I bet that would fetch a small fortune today..
I am Surprised Cold Does not put a Vent Rib on the Currant Cobra , add a Rear sight and call it a Diamond back, and or do the same to the King Cobra and call it a Diamond back Magnum. I think the King Cobra is a Smaller frame than the python, but I might be nutz...tj