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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Specs at a glance
Key attributes
| upc | 810035754102 |
| manufacturer | Diamondback Firearms |
| manufacturer part number | DB1731K061 |
| action | Semi-Auto |
| atf type | RIFLE |
| barrel finish | Black Nitride |
| barrel length | 16" |
| caliber/gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| capacity | 30 + 1 |
| length | 32.75 |
| magazine included | 1 x 30-Round |
| model | DB15 |
| number of magazines | 1 30 rd. PMag |
| package height | 9.0 |
| package width | 3.5 |
| product type | Rifle |
| safety | Manual Thumb |
| shipping weight | 8.5 |
| sights | No Sights |
| thread pattern | 1/2"-28 tpi |
| units per box | 1 |