Diamondback Sidekick Birdshead Revolver | 3-Inch Midnight Bronze .22 LR/.22 WMR, 9-Shot, Convertible Cylinders
Diamondback’s compact Sidekick Birdshead blends classic single-action styling with modern swing-out convenience. Finished in striking Midnight Bronze Cerakote and equipped with both .22 WMR and .22 LR nine-shot cylinders, this revolver offers versatile rimfire performance in a handy 3-inch-barreled package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
This revolver displays just a few minor handling marks, and the bore remains bright and free of fouling.
What’s Included
- Diamondback Firearms Sidekick owner’s manual
- 9-shot .22 LR interchangeable cylinder (spare)
- 9-shot .22 WMR cylinder installed
The Sidekick was Diamondback’s first revolver line, launched in 2021, and this Birdshead variant keeps the profile compact while adding a distinctive rounded grip frame for improved concealability and comfort. The swing-out cylinder with a knurled ejector-rod latch reloads quickly—unusual for a revolver that maintains classic plinking lines.
A Midnight Bronze Cerakote finish coats the zinc-alloy frame and receiver, contrasted by a matte-black steel cylinder and durable polymer birds-head grip panels. The 3-inch steel barrel uses a 1:16 RH twist to stabilize .22 LR and .22 WMR bullets efficiently.
Dual-action capability lets the shooter choose traditional single-action precision or double-action speed. Fixed blade front and integral notch rear sights keep the sight picture simple and snag-free, while the nine-round capacity extends trigger time between reloads.
With an MSRP of $327 and made in the USA, this Sidekick Birdshead offers affordable, feature-rich rimfire shooting for range days, small-game duty, or compact carry training.