 While DA/SA cowboy style revolvers are nothing new (check out the High Standard Double Nine 1958-1975), it is great to see someone taking the initiative to revive this excellent configuration. The single action revolver has such a pleasing profile, but it's reload time is so slow it makes it all but useless beyond it's average 6 shots - gunslingers often carried two to give them double the firepower. The swingout cylinder revolutionized the wheelgun and made it infinitely more serviceable, which is why it could be standard police issue for many many decades and until recently still hung on the hips of peace officers in rural towns across this great land. So, by mating the thoroughbred SAA profile with the usability of the the swingout cylinder, whilst giving it nine-shot cylinders in both 22LR and 22MAG, Diamondback have brought the right iteration to a modern market. Purists may balk at DB's use of diecast zinc for the frame and MIM for internal parts, but this 9-shooter will likely be reserved for the kids to train with, or the tackle box or truck so when it gets tumbled around, scratched and scuffed you won't be crying over the couple of Benjamins you likely spent to take it home: MSRP $320 (around $250 online probably). We at the AFD predict sales will be HUGE! This from their WEBSITE:
We are excited to announce that on November 22, 2021, Diamondback will be releasing the DB Sidekick, a 9 shot, single and double action revolver with a swing out, interchangeable cylinder. The DB Sidekick is the latest product that will expand our product offerings into new areas. When it comes to combining the all-time sought-after classic cowboy style featuring all your favorite attributes of a modern revolver, we hit the MARK! While the Sidekick models an old school cowboy revolver keeping with that classic look and feel, we added features like the cylinder release being incorporated to the old school ejection rod, a cool smooth black Cerakote finish, and checkered polymer grip panels. We also went with a rear integral and a fixed front blade sight which is wildly important when you need to be quick on the draw.
 This from the Amend2 WEBSITE:
The Amend2 S300 Hybrid Grip Module is a grip module designed to function with Sig Sauer P320 Style Fire Control Units and Complete Slides, while allowing use of Sig Sauer P365 Style Magazines. the result is an easily convertible concealed carry firearm, that can transition back to a full size duty gun in seconds. -Compatible with Sig Sauer P320 Style compact and full size slides (Sub compact compatible with use of compensator) -Compatible with Sig Sauer P365 Style 10, 12, and 15 round mags -Compatible with all Sig Sauer P320 Style holsters -Full size accesory rail allows attachment of full size lights and lasers -Utilizing P320 style slides allows for use of full size optics. -Covered by the Amend2 Lifetime Warranty DISCLAIMER: This product is not manufactured, authorized, endorsed, or warranted by Sig Sauer. Sig Sauer does not warrant or represent that this product is compatible with Sig Sauer pistols. Sig Sauer, P320 and P365 are trademarks owned by Sig Sauer, Inc. |
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