Diamondback DB15 Obsidian 5.56 NATO 16 in FDE
About this product
The Diamondback DB15 Obsidian is an AR-style rifle built on forged 7075 T-6 aluminum receivers and chambered for .223 Rem/5.56 NATO. It features a 16 inch 4150 Chrome-Moly Vanadium barrel finished in black nitride with FDE Cerakote and a 15 inch M-LOK anti-rotation V4 S-Rail handguard. Ergonomic controls include a Magpul CTR carbine stock and Magpul MOE K2 grip in FDE, plus Battlearms ambidextrous safety and other enhanced controls. The rifle ships with a Magpul Gen M3 30-round PMAG and is specified at approximately 6.60 lbs unloaded.
Key Specifications
- The rifle is chambered in .223 REM/5.56 NATO.
- The barrel length is 16 inches with a 1:8 rate of twist.
- The barrel material is 4150 Chrome-Moly Vanadium with a black nitride w/ FDE Cerakote finish.
- The gas system is mid-length, direct impingement.
- The handguard is a 15 in M-LOK Anti-Rotation V4 S-Rail with full Picatinny and QD mounts.
- The stock and grip are Magpul CTR stock and Magpul MOE K2 grip in FDE.
- The bolt carrier group is shot-peened, magnetic particle inspected Mil-Spec 8620 carrier.
- The muzzle device is a DB Obsidian muzzle brake (1/2 x 28).
- The included magazine capacity is 30 + 1 with a Magpul Gen M3 PMAG supplied.
- The unloaded weight is approximately 6.60 lbs.
Balanced for range use, training, and practical field applications, the DB15 Obsidian combines proven materials and familiar controls into a ready-to-use AR platform. Its component selection—including a forged 7075 receiver set, nitrided 4150 CrMoV barrel, mid-length gas system and Magpul furniture—delivers a practical mix of durability, ergonomics and modularity for shooters seeking a capable, feature-rich rifle.
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Specs at a glance
Key attributes
| upc | 810035756199 |
| manufacturer | Diamondback Firearms |
| manufacturer part number | DB1784K131 |
| action | Semi-Auto |
| atf type | RIFLE |
| barrel finish | Black Nitride w/ FDE Cerakote |
| barrel length | 16'' |
| caliber/gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| capacity | 30 |
| length | 7.5'' |
| magazine included | 1 x 30-Round |
| model | DB15 |
| number of magazines | 1 30 rd. PMag |
| package height | 3.5 |
| package width | 9.0 |
| product type | Rifle |
| safety | Battlearms Ambidextrous |
| shipping weight | 8.1 |
| sights | No Sights |
| thread pattern | 1/2"x28 |
| color | Brown, Flat Dark Earth |