The KFF Defense team assesses the Diamondback DB380 Gen4 as a lightweight, micro-compact semi-automatic pistol engineered for discreet carry and reliable defensive application. This platform integrates critical safety features and durable construction, establishing it as a capable firearm for concealed carry scenarios.
Key Features
Precision Engineering & Materials
- The DB380 Gen4 features a 2-inch stainless steel barrel, precision-engineered and subjected to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) during design to ensure structural integrity and enhanced strength.
- The slide is crafted from stainless steel with a black oxide serrated finish, incorporating a lasered brand logo for identification.
- Both the slide and barrel, alongside critical internal components, receive a corrosion-resistant coating to mitigate environmental wear and maintain operational reliability.
- The frame is constructed from Flat Dark Earth (FDE) polymer, incorporating a beavertail design for improved grip ergonomics and recoil management.
- A steel magazine catch ensures consistent and reliable magazine retention under operational stress.
Integrated Safety Systems
- The DB380 Gen4 incorporates Diamondback’s “ZERO-Energy” striker firing system, designed to minimize striker tension until the trigger is fully actuated.
- This system is further complemented by a mechanical firing pin block, providing an additional layer of security against unintentional discharge, ensuring the firearm only fires when intended.
Optimized Ergonomics & Sights
- The FDE polymer grip is textured to provide a secure purchase, enhancing control during rapid deployment and firing.
- The steel trigger unit features dual connecting bars, contributing to a consistent and durable trigger pull.
- For targeting, the pistol is equipped with real windage-adjustable sights, allowing for user zeroing. The slide is designed to accept Glock 43 style sights, offering an upgrade path for users seeking alternative sight picture solutions.
Technical Specifications
- Model: DB380 Gen4
- Caliber: 380 ACP
- Capacity: 6+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 2 inches
- Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
- Slide Material: Stainless Steel
- Slide Finish: Black Oxide, Serrated with Laser Logo
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Frame Finish: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
- Grip Material: Polymer
- Grip Finish: Flat Dark Earth (FDE), Beavertail
- Sights: Windage Adjustable; Glock 43 style sight compatible slide
- Firing System: “ZERO-Energy” Striker Fired with Mechanical Firing Pin Block
- SKU: LIP|DB0100E062
