Best Cheap Truck Gun -- Optics Ready PSA Dagger

Published on March 29, 2023
Duration: 12:01

This video details the construction of an affordable truck gun using a Palmetto State Armory Dagger pistol. The build focuses on optics readiness, accessory mounting, and parts commonality with Glock 19 platforms. Initial performance with the Goatgun A20 Red Dot and the PSA Dagger is highlighted, demonstrating surprising accuracy for the budget.

Quick Summary

The Palmetto State Armory Dagger is an excellent budget-friendly truck gun option, costing around $350 to build with an optics-ready slide, suppressor height sights, and a threaded barrel. It features an RMR footprint for easy red dot mounting and shares parts commonality with Glock 19s, making it familiar and easy to accessorize.

Chapters

  1. 00:51Building the Truck Gun Project
  2. 01:00What is a Truck Gun?
  3. 01:35Importance of Securing Your Truck Gun
  4. 02:49Choosing the Palmetto State Armory Dagger
  5. 03:16Goatgun A20 Red Dot Review
  6. 04:46Red Dot Features: Shake Awake & Battery Life
  7. 05:13PSA Dagger Slide Breakdown
  8. 05:33RMR Footprint and Suppressor Sights
  9. 06:16PSA Dagger Frame and Budget Build Cost
  10. 06:55Key Requirements for the Truck Gun
  11. 07:03Optics Ready and Light Mounting
  12. 07:26Familiarity and Parts Commonality
  13. 08:35First 200 Rounds Experience
  14. 08:51Zeroing the Red Dot and Accuracy
  15. 09:19Outdoor Range Testing at 50 Yards
  16. 09:36Accuracy at 20 Yards
  17. 10:20Future Plans: Torture Testing and Competition
  18. 10:42Is the PSA Dagger Worth It?

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Palmetto State Armory Dagger a good choice for a truck gun?

The PSA Dagger is a strong contender for a truck gun due to its optics-ready slide with an RMR footprint, suppressor height sights, and threaded barrel. Its design is familiar to Glock 19 users, allowing for common magazines and accessories, and it can be built affordably.

What are the key features of the Goatgun A20 Red Dot sight?

The Goatgun A20 Red Dot, costing around $100, boasts shake-awake technology, a 50,000-hour battery life, and a top-loading battery compartment. Its housing is constructed from durable 7075 T6 aluminum, making it rugged for its price point.

How much does it cost to build an optics-ready PSA Dagger truck gun?

The speaker built an optics-ready PSA Dagger truck gun for approximately $350. This includes the slide for $199, the frame for $50, and the Goatgun A20 Red Dot for about $100.

What kind of accuracy can be expected from the PSA Dagger and Goatgun A20 Red Dot?

After zeroing, the PSA Dagger with the Goatgun A20 Red Dot demonstrated impressive accuracy, achieving about a 1-inch pattern at 25 yards. Further testing at 50 yards also yielded good results on a reduced target.

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