The Most Tested PSA Dagger on YouTube - “The Dagger Movie”

Published on August 29, 2025
Duration: 64:34

This video details a 4000-round durability test of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Dagger pistol. The test involved firing 124-grain 9mm ammunition through various magazines, meticulously documenting malfunctions, component failures, and accuracy degradation. The firearm ultimately failed at the 4000-round mark due to a broken slide release, among other issues, indicating significant durability concerns.

Quick Summary

The PSA Dagger failed catastrophically at 4000 rounds when its slide release ejected itself. The test also recorded approximately 18 light primer strikes and observed a loose front sight post leading to accuracy issues, indicating significant durability concerns.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the PSA Dagger 4000 Round Test
  2. 00:50Early Signs of Trouble: Magazine Release Issue
  3. 01:41Magpul Magazine Performance
  4. 04:57Extended Magazine Performance
  5. 06:46Magpul Magazine Reload and Function
  6. 09:50Safety Concerns: Cookoff Prevention
  7. 11:34Minor Malfunction: Clinch
  8. 13:06Firearm Heat Observation
  9. 14:33Smell of Burning Plastic
  10. 14:49Update: 3000 Round Mark Recap
  11. 15:09Loose Front Sight Issue
  12. 15:25Prediction: Firing Pin Break
  13. 16:00Ammunition and Magazine Variety
  14. 16:53Test Rules: 124 Grain AAC Ammunition
  15. 17:01Light Primer Strike Count
  16. 17:49First Light Primer Strike
  17. 19:12Firearm Smoking: Carbon Burn-off
  18. 21:43Light Primer Strike Identified
  19. 22:22First Malfunction: Failure to Feed
  20. 23:20Optic Carbon Buildup
  21. 23:45Click No Bang: Turkish Bellum Ammunition
  22. 24:09Firing Pin Wear Hypothesis
  23. 24:28Malfunction Type: Failure to Feed
  24. 26:03Click No Bang: STV Ammunition
  25. 27:22Magpul Magazine Performance Confirmed
  26. 27:42Chicago Approved One Round Stick Mags
  27. 28:27Click No Bang: Turkish Ammunition
  28. 29:33Non-Dominant Hand Shooting Test
  29. 30:50AAC Ammunition Performance Issues
  30. 31:21Optic Obscured by Carbon
  31. 32:26Compiling Light Primer Strikes
  32. 33:04Accuracy Check: Headshots
  33. 34:14Zero Shift Suspected: Missing Left
  34. 34:484000 Round Mark: Final Assessment
  35. 35:15Catastrophic Failure: Slide Locking Back
  36. 35:21Firearm is Broken: Magazine Release Issue
  37. 35:49Disassembly: Upper and Lower Receiver
  38. 36:08Broken Component: Magazine Release Identified
  39. 36:12Broken Component: Slide Release Failure
  40. 36:41Slide Release Ejected from Gun
  41. 37:06Slide Inspection: Internal Components
  42. 37:30Contacting PSA Customer Service
  43. 39:06Detailed Breakdown of Failure Points
  44. 41:06Overall Thoughts: 1000, 2000, 3000 Rounds
  45. 42:064000 Round Mark: Firearm Died
  46. 42:48Failure Point 1: Slide Stop/Release Failure
  47. 43:07Failure Point 2: Takedown Pin Walking
  48. 43:29Failure Point 3: Light Primer Strikes
  49. 43:56Failure Point 4: Front Sight Post Looseness
  50. 44:13Excessive Wear Observation
  51. 44:52Slide Wear Analysis
  52. 46:36Barrel Wear Analysis
  53. 48:59Lower Receiver Issues: Slide Stop and Takedown Pin
  54. 50:17Final Thoughts: Disappointment with PSA
  55. 50:48Inability to Lock Slide to Rear
  56. 50:59Broken Light During Test
  57. 51:21Recommendation: Do Not Buy
  58. 52:05Expectation for PSA to Fix Firearm
  59. 53:21Future Test: Sabrina the Saber Dagger
  60. 54:04Did the Gun Kill Itself or Was It Killed?
  61. 55:00Realistic Expectations vs. PSA Failures
  62. 55:15PSA Customer Service History
  63. 56:00Tatiana is Dead: PSA Quality Control
  64. 56:18Full 4000 Rounds of Shooting Footage

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary failure point of the PSA Dagger after 4000 rounds?

The PSA Dagger failed catastrophically at the 4000-round mark when its slide release completely ejected itself from the firearm, rendering it inoperable. This was the most significant component failure observed during the test.

How many light primer strikes did the PSA Dagger experience during the 4000-round test?

The PSA Dagger experienced approximately 18 light primer strikes over the course of the 4000-round test. Many of these were associated with AAC 124-grain ammunition, suggesting potential issues with primer hardness or the firearm's firing pin.

Were there any accuracy issues with the PSA Dagger during the endurance test?

Yes, towards the end of the 4000-round test, the PSA Dagger exhibited accuracy degradation, with shots consistently impacting about six inches left of the intended zero. This was attributed to a loose front sight post and potentially a shifted optic zero.

What types of magazines were used in the PSA Dagger durability test?

The test utilized a variety of magazines, including Glock OEM, Magpul, and ETS magazines. While Glock OEM and Magpul magazines performed well initially, the overall reliability of the firearm was compromised by other component failures.

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