Diamondback, releasing new "Self Defense Revolver"

[kenemoore]

A friend had a .380 of theirs, a jam-o-matic. Sent it back twice, but they eventually fixed it. That was several years ago, not sure how today's offerings stand up.

https://diamondbackfirearms.com/sdr/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXwcMvczQYE&t=2s

[Bawanna]

It's a good looking revolver. Not sure I need one myself but would like to have one anyhow. That never seems to change.

[kenemoore]

I would like to handle one before I jump on it.
But, I already have several 5 shot J frame sized revolvers.
Don't really need another, but I don't have currently have one in .357 or six shots.
Always liked the Kimber's but could not convince myself that I needed one.

I bought a LCR in .357 once, guy who sold it could not handle the recoil. I wrote him off as a pansy. Then I tried it, traded it for a GEN3 Glock-19.
One time when I was about 10-11, a firecracker exploded in my hand while I was getting ready to throw it.
Shooting that light weight .357 felt the same way. Maybe I'm a pansy too.

[berettabone]

The extras are nice. Crowned barrel is nice. Don't care much for the sights. Don't care much for the cylinder release button. The 9# DA trigger is a bit much, and then they go to a 2# SA trigger which is a bit light. IMHO, at 21 ozs., too light for .357. I know what my SP101 feels like at 27 ozs. At almost $800, I would stay with Ruger or S&W myself. In one closeup pic I saw, the cylinder looks a bit cheap to me. Probably where they shaved some weight.

[Bawanna]

I would like to handle one before I jump on it.
But, I already have several 5 shot J frame sized revolvers.
Don't really need another, but I don't have currently have one in .357 or six shots.
Always liked the Kimber's but could not convince myself that I needed one.

I bought a LCR in .357 once, guy who sold it could not handle the recoil. I wrote him off as a pansy. Then I tried it, traded it for a GEN3 Glock-19.
One time when I was about 10-11, a firecracker exploded in my hand while I was getting ready to throw it.
Shooting that light weight .357 felt the same way. Maybe I'm a pansy too.

Me and my son rented an LCR 357 at a range. They were all the rage at that time. Had to buy range ammo of course but just standard old 357, nothing hot. I shot one cylinder and said enough of that. Couldn't hit well with it either. My son shot the box but both decided we didn't need one of those.

[JohnR]

It looks nice to me, but I’ll let others beta test it before I consider one. I’m too enamored of my 3” SP101 in .327 to switch, anyway.

[sorcerer]

I have the LCR 9. It is definitely an acquired taste. I’ve shot +p once in it. In an adrenaline dump I most likely won’t notice the recoil.

[187911]

I've owned a LCR in 357 since 2012. Just because it's chambered in 357 doesn't mean you must shoot 357 through it. I've fired standard 38 and 38 +p through it, and it's been fine. I like knowing that if I had no other choice, I have the option to shoot 357 through it. Better to have and not want than to want or need and not have.

[187911]

As to the DB SDR, a 9-12lb DAO trigger is standard on just about all standard factory revolvers as well as DA/SA pistols like the Beretta 92, HK P30/USP, CZ 75 series and P07/P09, etc. I see the SA trigger as a target trigger, so it being lightweight is a plus. It's the perfect gun and size and weight to EDC 38 special +p in and occasionally shoot 357 if one so chooses. I will end up with one sooner or later.

It looks like a great option to me. Better and more refined than Taurus revolvers, cheaper than S&W J-frames, has real sights, and one more round than S&W J-frames, Ruger's LCRand SP101, and Tauruses 605.

[berettabone]

I've owned a LCR in 357 since 2012. Just because it's chambered in 357 doesn't mean you must shoot 357 through it. I've fired standard 38 and 38 +p through it, and it's been fine. I like knowing that if I had no other choice, I have the option to shoot 357 through it. Better to have and not want than to want or need and not have.

Personally. I've handled and shot an LCR. I wouldn't trust shooting too many .357 loads through it.