New ! PSA SABRE DAGGER - Overview

Published on April 24, 2024
Duration: 13:26

This expert-level review provides an in-depth overview and initial range testing of the Palmetto State Armory Sabre Dagger. The reviewer, with extensive experience with PSA Dagger models, details the firearm's enhancements over the traditional version, including an improved trigger, frame ergonomics, and slide features. However, significant issues were encountered during testing, notably suppressor incompatibility and magazine feeding problems, leading to a warranty claim with PSA.

Quick Summary

The PSA Sabre Dagger offers upgrades like an aluminum flat-face trigger, enhanced frame ergonomics with a flared magwell, and intricate slide cuts. However, significant issues were observed, including complete suppressor incompatibility and magazine feeding problems, despite its threaded barrel.

Chapters

  1. 01:16Introducing PSA Sabre Dagger
  2. 01:27Purchase and Initial Testing
  3. 02:04Experience with PSA Dagger
  4. 02:45Price and Value Proposition
  5. 03:26Included Accessories
  6. 04:16Lower Frame Enhancements
  7. 05:01Trigger Comparison
  8. 06:13Slide and Barrel Features
  9. 07:13Value of Features
  10. 07:56Ammunition and Range Issues
  11. 10:11Suppressor Incompatibility
  12. 11:41Conclusion and Customer Service

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key upgrades on the PSA Sabre Dagger compared to the traditional PSA Dagger?

The PSA Sabre Dagger features an aluminum flat-face trigger for a smoother pull, enhanced grip texturing and a flared magwell on the lower frame for better ergonomics, and intricate slide cuts with an RMR optic cut. The barrel is stainless steel, nitrided, threaded, and fluted.

What significant issues were encountered during the PSA Sabre Dagger range test?

The most critical issue was the Sabre Dagger's inability to function with any tested suppressor, despite its threaded barrel. Additionally, KCI magazines were incompatible, and hollow point ammunition caused feed issues, with inconsistent ejection patterns also noted.

How does the trigger on the PSA Sabre Dagger compare to the traditional PSA Dagger?

The Sabre Dagger boasts an aluminum flat-face trigger that provides a smoother take-up and break. This is a notable improvement over the traditional PSA Dagger's trigger, which was described as grittier and spongier.

What is the price difference between the PSA Sabre Dagger and the traditional PSA Dagger?

Traditional PSA Daggers typically cost between $300-$350. The Sabre Dagger is priced significantly higher, at $599 for the standard version and $629 for the Cerakote option, raising questions about its value proposition given initial performance problems.

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