Diamondback DB15 DB1718K001 | 5.56 NATO | 16″

The Diamondback DB15 Carbon is a 5.56 NATO semi-automatic AR-style rifle built around a forged 7075 T-6 aluminum upper and a DB15 carbon lower. It ships with a 16-inch, 1:8-rate barrel, a 15-inch free-float M-LOK handguard and Magpul furniture, and includes a 30-round Magpul Gen M2 PMAG. For a durable optic under $1,000 that suits close-to-mid range use, consider a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 810035756380.
• The caliber is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 16 inches with a 1:8″ rate of twist.
• The barrel construction is 4150 Chrome-Moly Vanadium with a black nitride finish as listed in source data.
• The gas system is a mid-length direct impingement system.
• The bolt carrier group is shot-peened, magnetic particle inspected Mil-Spec 8620 carrier.
• The upper receiver is a A3 flattop forged 7075 T-6 aluminum unit, T-marked.
• The lower receiver is a forged 7075 T-6 aluminum (DB15 Carbon lower).
• The handguard is a 15-inch M-LOK free-float rail with anti-slip texture pads and full Picatinny sections front and rear.
• The grip is a Magpul MOE grip.
• The magazine included is a Magpul Gen M2 PMAG, 30 rounds.
• The muzzle device is an A2 5.56 flash hider (1/2 x 28).
• The trigger is a standard mil-spec trigger.
• The unloaded weight is listed as 6.7 lbs.
• The overall length adjusts from 32.75 inches to 36 inches (collapsed/extended).

This DB15 Carbon is built to provide a straightforward, reliable AR platform with modern accessory compatibility via the M-LOK handguard and Picatinny sections. Its parts selection and 16″ 1:8 barrel make it suitable for range training and practical competition formats; the included Magpul PMAG and Magpul furniture keep handling familiar and ergonomic. The package focuses on functional essentials rather than extras, giving you a serviceable, configurable rifle foundation.

Owners and reviewers have commonly praised the DB15 Carbon for its value and the dependable baseline features it ships with.

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