{"id":2950,"date":"2024-03-10T03:30:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T03:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=2950"},"modified":"2024-03-10T03:30:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T03:30:43","slug":"gun-review-diamondback-sidekick-birdshead-grip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=2950","title":{"rendered":"Gun Review: Diamondback Sidekick Birdshead Grip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Diamondback Birdshead Sidekick. Michael Irwin Collins Photo\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"463\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1-696x463.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1-631x420.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-1.jpg 916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"Diamondback Birdshead Sidekick\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diamondback Birdshead Sidekick. Michael Irwin Collins Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 25-ounce .22 revolver that rides easily in the back pocket is a good thing to have. A couple of years ago, Diamondback introduced their <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondbackfirearms.com\/sidekick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sidekick<\/a> revolver. The original 4-inch barrel revolver is a neat plinker and trainer. But the new 3-inch barrel birdshead grip revolver is even lighter and easier to carry. The popular birdshead grip configuration gives the Sidekick a vintage look some will definitely find attractive.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Features<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The revolver is similar in outline to the High Standard Double Nine or W100. The Double Nine features a swing-out cylinder and double-action trigger. This provides a more modern shooting experience, while the outline is similar to a single-action cowboy revolver. High Standard even designed a fake ejector rod. The Sidekick carries the fake ejector rod as well, but the new 3-inch barrel gun does not. The Double Nine is similar in operation to the High Standard Sentinel, a great shooting and compact trainer. I have owned a dozen or so in the past and shot the heck out of them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545455\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545455\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4-700x372.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4-700x372.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4-150x80.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4-696x370.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4-1068x568.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4-790x420.jpg 790w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4-560x298.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4.jpg 1147w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Compared to the original revolver the new Sidekick Birdshead is a lighter, faster handling handgun. Michael Irwin Collins Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only trouble is the occasional stuck sear. A good cleaning usually cures that concern. Too much dry fire will damage the chambers as a rimfire cartridge crushes the rim of the cartridge against the chamber lip. But the design of these guns overall is good. Diamondback revived the design with modern materials that only enhance performance. Cowboy guns are great, and I own a number of single-action rimfire revolvers. The Sidekick\u2019s swing-out cylinder makes loading and firing and ejecting and training much simpler with this type of gun than a mere single-action revolver.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think a swing out cylinder .22 is really a great training aid. Everyone needs this type of revolver. Why? A beginner is well served learning safety and marksmanship with a double-action revolver. They are easy to shoot and operate and allows the new shooter to gain confidence working the gun. Meanwhile, for an experienced shooter, these guns are quite simply fun to shoot. I won\u2019t overstate the obvious. A revolver allows using .22 short, long and long rifle ammunition that would choke an automatic. So, you have options when buying your ammo for plinking. Heck, even pipsqueak .22 CB caps are easily used. A .22 shotshell isn\u2019t useful past a few feet but works fine in a short barrel revolver as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sidekick is not only fun to shoot, but it also looks pretty nice, too. It is finished in dull Cerakote, a finish that is evenly applied and looks just fine. The grips are checkered plastic. The revolver lists at just over $300, so shop around for a good deal. I found a couple online at $283 and some change. I could not find a double-action .22 at this price or close save for some models of the snubnose Charter Arms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for other features, the Sidekick features simple fixed sights in the form of a groove in the top of the receiver and a simple post front sight. The single-action trigger is fine for an inexpensive revolver at just over 4 pounds. The double-action trigger is another matter. It registers 15 pounds, 14 ounces on the Lyman digital trigger pull gauge. That\u2019s heavy. To use the double-action trigger, I first brought the trigger back until the hammer was to the rear and ready to break and then slipped the sear and dropped the hammer. If you learn double-action fire on this gun, you will be able to handle anything! I did not make an effort at shooting targets past 10 feet in double-action fire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An advantage of the Sidekick is a spare cylinder in .22 Magnum. This is common in single-action revolvers. Double-action revolvers require more fitting making interchangeable cylinders a rarity for these guns. But modern machinery and tolerances make the Sidekick dual cylinder-design viable. The design of the swap out is actually quite elegant. Simply depress a button in the frame and release one cylinder and replace it with the other pre-fitted cylinder. I would be cautious to avoid allowing the spring-loaded plunger to escape, but I did not experience this problem.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shooting<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545456\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-545456 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1-560x560.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-545456\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1-560x560.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It isn\u2019t a big deal on a plinking gun but a swing out cylinder is nice to have for convenience. Michael Irwin Collins Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In firing the Sidekick, I experienced good function. Loading, firing and ejection went smoothly. I am at nearly 600 cartridges expended through the small gun, with 90% having been fired as single action. About eight out of every 10 cartridges I\u2019ve used have been high-velocity 40-grain .22 Long Rifle rounds, the most common and affordable choice available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The revolver is quite fun to shoot and makes for a good plinker. At an outdoor range this may mean any type of target. Indoors on paper there are imaginative targets including game animals, pinwheels and small carnival themed targets you can shoot. The Sidekick is useful for training out to 25 yards or so, but little more. For what many of us will use the revolver for\u2014taking out pests, rodents and reptiles around the homestead\u201410 yards are about as far as you will be able to accurately shoot a mole-sized animal. I had a mole infestation a few years back and they can wreck a lawn. I practice learning the point of aim and point of impact relationship with any fixed-sight handgun at close range and the maximum likely range. In all of my shooting, I never experienced roughness in cylinder rotation as unburnt powder ash built up, a common occurrence with rimfire revolvers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I settled down on the bench and fired a few groups for accuracy at 15 yards. For a fixed-sight revolver with a 3-inch barrel and short sight radius, the Sidekick did fine. I changed cylinders and fired a number of .22 Magnum loads as well. Recoil didn\u2019t change at all\u2014nil to nothing\u2014but muzzle blast did. The .22 Magnum uses relatively slow burning powder in most loads with the Hornady Critical Defense intended for revolvers with shorter barrel length. The .22 Magnum velocities make these loads better for larger pests at close range.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all is said and done, I have to say I really like the Sidekick. It is a neat little fun gun well worth its modest price.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545457\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-545457 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-560x560.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-545457\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-560x560.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Birdshead Sidekick is a great, compact revolver for the money.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamondback Sidekick<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Make: Diamondback Firearms<\/li>\n<li>Model: Sidekick<\/li>\n<li>Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Long, .22 Short \/.22 Magnum conversion cylinder<\/li>\n<li>Action: Single or Double<\/li>\n<li>Capacity: 9 rounds<\/li>\n<li>Grips: Checkered plastic<\/li>\n<li>Frame &amp; Handle Finish: Black Cerakote<\/li>\n<li>Overall Barrel Length: 3 in.<\/li>\n<li>Overall Length: 7.8 in.<\/li>\n<li>Overall Weight: 25 ounces<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondbackfirearms.com\/sidekick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diamondbackfirearms.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3\/>\n<h3\/>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rating<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fit and finish\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ****\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notes: For the price, very good<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliability\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *****\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notes: No issues<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accuracy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ***\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notes: The shorter barrel is useful for concealability and easy carrying, but not great for accurate shots at distance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling &amp; Comfort\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ***** \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notes: Well balanced, back pocket comfortable or even totes well in a Carhart jacket pocket.<\/p>\n<h3\/>\n<h3\/>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accuracy Table<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-yard accuracy, 5-shot groups<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22 LR<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remington Thunderbolt\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2.4 inch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remington Golden Bullet \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.0 inch<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22 Magnum<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCI Maxi Mag \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.95 inch<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winchester 40-gr. FMJ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03.0 inch<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hornady 30-gr. V Max \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2.5 inch<\/p>\n<h3\/>\n<h3\/>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Velocity Testing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22 rimfire<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCI .22 Short HP. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1033 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22 CB Cap \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 420 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22 CB Long. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 599 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCI Quite 22. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0631 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCI .22 LR Mini Mag \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01049 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCI Velociter \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1055 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remington Golden Bullet 36-gr. HP \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 945 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCI 32-gr. Stinger \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1160 fps<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22 Magnum<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hornady Critical Defense 45-gr. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1180 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hornady V Max 30-gr \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1290 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCI 40-gr. Maxi Mag \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1298 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCI 30-gr. VNT * \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01344 fps<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*(VNT is a nice pest popper that fragments in an inch or two of a varmint.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-diamondback-sidekick-birdshead-grip\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diamondback Birdshead Sidekick. Michael Irwin Collins Photo Next Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6 A 25-ounce .22 revolver that rides easily in the back pocket is a good thing to have. A couple of years ago, Diamondback introduced their Sidekick revolver. The original 4-inch barrel revolver is a neat plinker and trainer. 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