The Diamondback DB15 Carbon 5.56 rifle (brand part no. DB1717K132) is the entry-level Carbon Series AR-15 dressed in a Brown Cerakote finish. Diamondback Firearms builds it around a 16-inch barrel, a mid-length gas system and a 15-inch M-LOK handguard with anti-slip texture pads. Magpul furniture and a 30-round PMAG keep the setup familiar, and the flat-top upper leaves room for your choice of optic. It is a practical build for range days, trail use or a first AR with a color that stands out from black.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 5.56 NATO, the standard AR-15 military cartridge.
• The barrel is 16 inches long with a 1:8 right-hand twist, a twist that suits common bullet weights.
• The barrel steel is medium-profile 4150 CrMoV with a black nitride finish for corrosion resistance.
• The finish is Brown Cerakote on the forged receivers, which are made from 7075-T6 aluminum.
• The gas system is mid-length, which is a gentler cycle than a carbine-length system.
• The handguard is a 15-inch M-LOK AV-Rail with anti-slip texture pads, giving a sure grip and room for accessories.
• The muzzle device is an A2 flash hider threaded 1/2×28.
• Furniture is Magpul, with a Magpul MOE grip and a Magpul MOE-PR stock.
• One Magpul Gen M2 PMAG with 30 rounds ships with the rifle, and the trigger is a standard mil-spec unit.
• Weight is 6.7 pounds and length is 32.75 inches, with no sights installed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What finish does this DB15 have? It is finished in Brown Cerakote over forged 7075-T6 aluminum receivers, with a black nitride barrel.

Does it include iron sights? No. Diamondback lists the sights as none, so you add your own optic or backup irons to the flat-top upper.

What magazine comes with it? It ships with one Magpul Gen M2 PMAG that holds 30 rounds.

Buy the Diamondback DB15 Carbon Series Rifle, 5.56 NATO, 16-Inch, Brown Cerakote, 15-Inch M-LOK, 30-Round

Brown Cerakote is a quick way to get an AR that does not look like every other black rifle at the range, and the Carbon Series keeps the build simple. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more AR rifles before you check out.