Palmetto State Armory Dagger

Published on June 24, 2024
Duration: 25:09

This review of the Palmetto State Armory Dagger highlights its aesthetically pleasing design and optic-ready slide, while criticizing the frame's ergonomics, trigger, and grip texture. The reviewer notes that while the slide components are recommendable, the overall firearm is considered a lower-quality option compared to a Glock 19, functioning as a potential platform for upgrades rather than a standalone good firearm. Despite initial concerns about its heavy recoil spring, the pistol was found to be reliable over 300 rounds, though it exhibited a snappy shooting characteristic.

Quick Summary

The Palmetto State Armory Dagger is criticized for its frame's poor ergonomics, including a smooth grip texture, ineffective thumb ledges, and an uncomfortable speed bump. While the slide is aesthetically pleasing and optic-ready, the overall build quality and shooting experience are considered inferior to a Glock 19, making it more of a platform for upgrades than a standalone firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:42Reviewer's History with PSA
  3. 02:07What I Like About the Dagger
  4. 04:13Slide Features
  5. 05:40Barrel
  6. 06:03Optic Cut & Recoil Spring
  7. 06:56Cover Plate
  8. 07:10Frame - Accessory Rail
  9. 07:40Frame - Thumb Ledges
  10. 08:51Frame - Slide Release
  11. 09:15Trigger
  12. 10:40Trigger Guard
  13. 11:32Mag Release
  14. 12:22Grip Texture
  15. 13:46Front Grip - Speed Bump
  16. 15:29Magwell Cutouts
  17. 15:53Grip Material
  18. 16:31Shooting Experience
  19. 17:14Reliability
  20. 18:08Shootability & Recoil
  21. 19:17Fit and Finish
  22. 21:16Overall PSA Quality Expectation
  23. 21:46Dagger vs. Glock 19 Gen 3
  24. 22:22Recommendation: Slide vs. Frame
  25. 23:12Where to Find PSA Deals
  26. 23:46Final Recommendation
  27. 24:32Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main criticisms of the Palmetto State Armory Dagger's frame?

The frame's grip texture is too smooth, the thumb ledges are ineffective, the single speed bump is uncomfortable, and the overall polymer quality is perceived as cheap. The slide-to-frame fit is also noted as sloppy.

Is the Palmetto State Armory Dagger considered a Glock clone?

No, the reviewer classifies the PSA Dagger as a Glock 'knockoff' because it is not 100% compatible with Glock parts or holsters, primarily due to differences in accessory rail height and other dimensions.

How does the Palmetto State Armory Dagger shoot compared to a Glock 19?

Despite a heavy recoil spring, the Dagger shoots 'snappy' and unpleasantly, reminding the reviewer of micro-compact 9mms. It is considered less shootable than a stock Glock 19.

What parts of the Palmetto State Armory Dagger does the reviewer recommend?

The reviewer specifically recommends the slide of the PSA Dagger, citing its aesthetic appeal, optic-ready cut, and good machining. However, the frame and most components within it are considered a 'complete miss'.

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