After Action Review: PSA Dagger Inspection Post 1,000 Round BURNDOWN

Published on January 26, 2025
Duration: 16:21

This video provides an after-action review of a PSA Dagger Compact pistol after a 1000-round burndown test. The presenter details the condition of internal components, including the barrel, slide, and recoil spring assembly, noting areas of carbon buildup and specific wear patterns. Ammunition and magazine performance are also discussed, with a focus on reliability and potential failure points observed during the test.

Quick Summary

After a 1000-round burndown test, the PSA Dagger Compact's barrel showed heavy carbon fouling but no significant wear on rifling or feed ramp. The slide exhibited unusual wear marks where the barrel sits. One malfunction occurred: a magazine drop with a Magpul magazine, while Glock OEM magazines ran flawlessly.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Introduction & Test Overview
  2. 01:47Magazine Performance: Magpul vs. Glock OEM
  3. 02:33Ammunition Used: Federal HST & AAC
  4. 03:03Internal Inspection: Recoil Spring & Guide Rod
  5. 03:35Barrel Inspection: Carbon Buildup & Rifling
  6. 04:36Thread Protector Wear
  7. 05:09Slide Inspection: Wear Patterns & Carbon
  8. 06:35Firing Pin Observation
  9. 07:00Specific Slide Wear Marks
  10. 08:06Sight Condition
  11. 08:35Lower Receiver Inspection
  12. 09:19Overall Satisfaction & Future Tests
  13. 10:13Reassembly & Final Thoughts
  14. 10:46Live Firing Footage Begins
  15. 11:03First Malfunction: Magazine Drop
  16. 11:38Continuing with Magpul Magazines
  17. 12:27Transition to Hydro Shot Ammo
  18. 13:42AAC 124 Grain Ammunition Test
  19. 14:34Sights & Target Visibility Issues
  20. 14:53Gun Status: Hot but Running

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the condition of the PSA Dagger's barrel after 1000 rounds?

After a 1000-round burndown, the PSA Dagger's barrel was heavily fouled with carbon. However, the rifling and feed ramp showed no significant wear, indicating continued functionality despite the extreme testing.

Did the PSA Dagger experience any malfunctions during the 1000-round test?

Yes, one malfunction was noted: a magazine falling out of the firearm. This occurred with a Magpul Glock magazine, leading the presenter to question its reliability for critical situations.

What wear was observed on the PSA Dagger's slide after 1000 rounds?

The slide showed significant carbon buildup. More notably, there were unusual wear marks on the top right where the barrel sits, which the presenter highlighted as potentially significant for further observation.

How did different magazines perform in the PSA Dagger during the 1000-round test?

Glock OEM magazines performed without any issues. Magpul Glock magazines experienced one malfunction where the magazine dropped from the firearm, leading to a recommendation for training use only.

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