Colt Diamondback Blue Gun Match

[Desert Moon]

I have a customer who is looking for a molded holster, say he will be very particular about it fitting perfectly. Is there a blue gun out there that will fit the D-frame well. I have a GP100 blue gun but do not know enough about revolvers to know if it will work. Thanks

[JLSleather]

I'm not aware of a gun mold for that particular model. But, that Ruger is going to be WAY too big. You'd be closer with the SP101 (still not exact, though). The diamond back gonna fall 'tween the smith "J" and "K" frames, so perhaps you could start with a K-frame for rough size, then suck the stitch line in a bit with the actual weapon (I "think" it's a difference of less that 1/16")

[camano ridge]

If he is going to be extremely picky with the fit then you are going to need his gun or another Diamond back.

[Desert Moon]

OK I will look into that, unfortunately he is in another state so I won't be able to even see the actual pistol. Thanks

[JLSleather]

That one is a bit of it's own style. Frame and cylinder size similar to the S/W K frames, but with a top rib and underlug ....

[Desert Moon]

I decided I m going to take a pass on the job, pretty backed up right now anyway and guy seems like he might be a pain to deal with. Thanks for all the advice.

[Lobo]

The Colt Diamondback was made on the D-frame (Detective Special, Agent, Cobra, Police Positive) with a ventilated-rib barrel with full underlug and adjustable sights. Essentially a miniature version of the Colt Python.

Any D-frame Colt could be used to replicate the frame (other than adjustable rear sight), cylinder, trigger guard, etc. Frame dimensions are similar to the S&W J-frame and Ruger SP-101, but not identical. No other production handgun will match the barrel profile.

The Diamondback has been out of production for quite a few years, and the Diamondback was always a relatively small production and high dollar revolver so not all that many exist. Those that exist are highly sought after by collectors and Colt aficionados, bringing large prices when offered.

Your combination of a relatively rare revolver and a customer demonstrating a demanding nature offers an excellent opportunity to say "No thank you". Too many ways for that deal to go badly.