Diamondback DB15 Black Gold 5.56 NATO 16″ FDE/Black
About this product
The Diamondback DB15 Black Gold is a purpose-built AR-15 platform intended for versatile range use and general field applications. It ships with forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers, a 16″ medium-profile 4150 chrome-moly barrel with a 1:8 twist, and a mid-length gas system for balanced cycling characteristics. The rifle is finished with Flat Dark Earth (FDE) furniture and a distinctive Black Gold lower and includes Magpul ergonomics and a 30-round Gen2 PMAG. Standard mil-spec components include a shot-peened 8620 bolt carrier group and a threaded muzzle device (1/2″-28).
Key Specifications
- The rifle is chambered for .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
- The barrel measures 16 inches and is described as medium-profile 4150 chrome-moly with a black nitride finish.
- The rifling twist rate is 1:8 right-hand.
- The gas system is a mid-length configuration for smoother operation.
- The upper and lower are forged 7075-T6 aluminum receivers (Diamondback Black Gold lower).
- The handguard is a 15-inch M-LOK V-rail with anti-slip texture pads.
- The stock is a Magpul CTR and the grip is a Magpul MOE-K2.
- Included magazine is a Gen 2 PMAG 30-round (1 x 30 rd. PMag).
- The muzzle device is a Diamondback CNC DBSB IV flash hider threaded 1/2″-28 tpi.
- The unloaded weight is listed as 6.80 lbs.
The DB15 Black Gold blends practical AR ergonomics with factory-installed modern components to deliver a ready-to-use platform for range work, training, or multi-role utility. Its Magpul furniture and M-LOK handguard support a wide range of accessories while the mid-length gas system and quality barrel specification aim to provide consistent performance. The Black Gold lower and FDE furniture give the rifle a distinctive appearance without affecting its functional intent.
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