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Posted: 3/27/2020 12:06:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PalmettoStateArmory]
Palmetto State Armory is very excited for the release of the new Dagger handgun. We have put countless hours of research, design and testing into our latest offering, and we look forward to its Palmetto State Armory is very excited for the release of the new Dagger handgun. We have put countless hours of research, design and testing into our latest offering, and we look forward to its debut.
Current world events have taken a toll on industries of every kind, and ours is no exception. We have taken extensive measures to keep our team and families healthy and safe during this time, and that has required some readjustments internally. We expect no different from those with whom we do business. Safety and security should be top priority for all of us at this time. Current events are putting a halt on supply chains everywhere. We have been told by our suppliers to expect a minimum 2 -3 week delay on receiving the last of the parts we need to get the Dagger into its final phases. This means we have to expect the release date of the Dagger to follow accordingly. While we initially hoped for a release in late March or early April, it is our approximation that the Dagger's release will now come in early May 2020. Should this timeline change, we will provide those details here. The release of the Dagger is our most anticipated event right now. Its delay is as disappointing for us as we know it is for you, but we promise to make it worth it. We appreciate your understanding. Palmetto State Armory |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 2:32:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: $369.99 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/2B065AE3-ABFD-4CA0-B36D-D5153E153A6A_png-2540077.JPG Cool. Now I want a 17 sized barrel/slide to go on my 15 round compact grip 
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Posted: 9/26/2022 2:35:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AeroEngineer: Cool. Now I want a 17 sized barrel/slide to go on my 15 round compact grip Did that years ago with a P80CL |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 2:35:55 PM EDT
[#3]
As a side note, my first Dagger is now well past the 1,000 round mark and I took a class with it last weekend. No problems or issues during the class, and aside from a few break in hiccups during the first 100 rounds, the pistol has been running like a sewing machine.
For non-gun people who are looking for a basic defensive handgun at a budget price, the Dagger is going to be what I recommend. |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 2:38:33 PM EDT
[#4]
Not the CDS Dagger I thought it was.
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Posted: 9/26/2022 4:14:08 PM EDT
[#5]
So this new Dagger is roughly equivalent to a G19X?
It has a 4" barrel, a G17 is 4.6", correct? |
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Posted: 9/27/2022 3:44:42 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By colklink: So this new Dagger is roughly equivalent to a G19X? It has a 4" barrel, a G17 is 4.6", correct? Correct, and add the G45 |
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Posted: 9/27/2022 11:32:11 AM EDT
[#7]
I handled one yesterday and the grip is really nice.
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Posted: 9/27/2022 9:19:23 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNRonin: ETA: Yes it does drop free. You have to MASH the mag release. I changed it to an Glock OEM spring later and that helps a bunch. Just put together my first Dagger today, using a FDE frame. I haven't shot it yet, but my God the mag release is horrible. I've only tried it with Glock OEM mags and they stick terribly. I have to push the mag release so hard it makes my thumb hurt to get the mags to drop free. Is that typical? Will it improve as time goes on or should I just get a Glock mag release spring? |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 1:27:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DaveyDug: Just put together my first Dagger today, using a FDE frame. I haven't shot it yet, but my God the mag release is horrible. I've only tried it with Glock OEM mags and they stick terribly. I have to push the mag release so hard it makes my thumb hurt to get the mags to drop free. Is that typical? Will it improve as time goes on or should I just get a Glock mag release spring? Mag release or the mag release spring? Mag release being a piece of plastic, I would just file to fit. Check the mag release fit within the notch on the mag (take mag catch out of gun to do) |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 7:38:04 AM EDT
[#10]
My only complaint with the Dagger is that the grip texture tends to rub skin off my hip and retain the dead skin in the crevasses of the grip.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 8:47:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TNRonin]
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DaveyDug: Will it improve as time goes on or should I just get a Glock mag release spring? |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 1:13:14 PM EDT
[#12]
Excited to get the full size frame once they become available individually.
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Posted: 9/30/2022 5:14:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Mag release or the mag release spring? Mag release being a piece of plastic, I would just file to fit. Check the mag release fit within the notch on the mag (take mag catch out of gun to do) It's the spring. I'm going to keep working with it to see if it improves before going to the next step. |
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Posted: 10/26/2022 7:19:21 PM EDT
[#14]
Hate to start a thread so I'll ask here.
Will a standard G19 holster work for the Dagger compact? Thanks! |
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Posted: 10/26/2022 7:39:25 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SeanTX: Hate to start a thread so I'll ask here. Will a standard G19 holster work for the Dagger compact? Thanks! Some will, some wont. My Safariland ALS works for my Dagger, but others haven't had the same luck with that brand. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2022 7:47:38 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SeanTX: Hate to start a thread so I'll ask here. Will a standard G19 holster work for the Dagger compact? Thanks! There’s a thread on it https://www.ar15.com/forums/Handguns/The-famous-Dagger-holster-fit-question-/56-206432/ Short answer, some G19 holsters work, some don’t. |
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Posted: 10/31/2022 3:51:21 PM EDT
[#17]
Here's my Dagger so far:
 Attached FilePSA Dagger Complete SW1 RMR Slide w/ Threaded Barrel PSA Dagger Compact Complete Polymer Frame, Sniper Green (w/ stripped AR lower) Glock G19 Gen 5 magazine Strike Industries +5 magazine extension Inforce light (I forget the model, I had it on another gun) Strike Industries Micro Threaded Comp - QUAD Holosun HS407A3 For the price, I'm happy. The trigger guard digs into my finger a little bit and the lip at the bottom is annoying. I might sand some of those hot spots down to see if I can get it to feel better in my hands. The trigger isn't the greatest so I want to swap it out but I can't decide which trigger to put in. I kind of want the Timney but have heard they can be finnicky in the Dagger. I also don't like the mag release but I'm hoping it will break in after a while. I shot it before I put the Holosun and comp on it and it shot well. |
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Posted: 11/6/2022 9:02:50 PM EDT
[#18]
Trigger reset issue with my compact Dagger frame and AIM slide came back after going away the last 2 range trips.
Any problem areas to check? I might have to email PSA and see what I can do. I also bought a full size Dagger frame and a PSA slide |
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Posted: 11/7/2022 6:37:48 PM EDT
[#19]
Didn't have a lot of time yesterday, but put another 100 rounds through the 1st Dagger I bought, for a total of 400 rounds. So far 100% reliable, no issues such as pins walking, mags dropping. Also, have only used Magpul mags, no OEM Glock mags.
It shoots as accurate as any Gen 3 G19 thats ever been in my hands. I have 1 unfired, 1 with 200 rounds, and this one with 400 rounds. I will be getting a G34 size once they come out. |
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Posted: 11/7/2022 6:39:41 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hking: Trigger reset issue with my compact Dagger frame and AIM slide came back after going away the last 2 range trips. Any problem areas to check? I might have to email PSA and see what I can do. I also bought a full size Dagger frame and a PSA slide I have 2 stripped Combat Armory G19 frames coming, I am leary of using any AIM parts to finish them, especially slide and barrel. |
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Posted: 11/7/2022 6:43:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By colklink: Also, have only used Magpul mags, no OEM Glock mags. This grabbed my attention. I've used the Magpul G17 mags in a factory G17 and they were garbage. Wil try these in a compact when I get a chance. |
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Posted: 11/8/2022 9:47:59 AM EDT
[#22]
Daily deals bit me, $329 fde cerakote w night sights+ free shipping is just ridiculous at this point. Definitely rough machining on barrel and guide rod, mag release is stiff, but dagger feels solid, the polymer feels better than Glock to me. Increasingly a fan of Psa w products like this and their mission
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Posted: 11/8/2022 11:20:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hking: Trigger reset issue with my compact Dagger frame and AIM slide came back after going away the last 2 range trips. Any problem areas to check? I might have to email PSA and see what I can do. I also bought a full size Dagger frame and a PSA slide Check to make sure your firing pin didn't break. I've read that that can cause this issue. I put in an aftermarket trigger and am having reset issues. I'm still messing with mine to see if I can get it to work right. |
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Posted: 11/8/2022 11:46:23 AM EDT
[#24]
Finally finished up my review FWIW...
 Palmetto State Armory Dagger: Budget G19 That's Better Than The Original? |
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Posted: 11/8/2022 1:16:25 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SeanTX: This grabbed my attention. I've used the Magpul G17 mags in a factory G17 and they were garbage. Wil try these in a compact when I get a chance. And not all, but the majority of the ammo was steel cased wolf or tula. The rest was 115 gn, brassed case AAC ammo PSA sells. |
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Posted: 11/8/2022 8:04:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mrgunsngear: Finally finished up my review FWIW...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LERKPfm2qLIThanks for sharing! I always enjoy your videos, keep up the good work. |
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Posted: 11/8/2022 11:32:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neomonk21: Check to make sure your firing pin didn't break. I've read that that can cause this issue. I put in an aftermarket trigger and am having reset issues. I'm still messing with mine to see if I can get it to work right. Firing pin is fine, tore the slide down and didnt see anything out of the ordinary. If I hold very light or pull off altogether on holding the trigger after the break it will reset, but if I hold it down somewhat to firmly it will not reset. |
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Posted: 11/12/2022 11:42:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neomonk21: Check to make sure your firing pin didn't break. I've read that that can cause this issue. I put in an aftermarket trigger and am having reset issues. I'm still messing with mine to see if I can get it to work right. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neomonk21: Originally Posted By Hking: Trigger reset issue with my compact Dagger frame and AIM slide came back after going away the last 2 range trips. Any problem areas to check? I might have to email PSA and see what I can do. I also bought a full size Dagger frame and a PSA slide Check to make sure your firing pin didn't break. I've read that that can cause this issue. I put in an aftermarket trigger and am having reset issues. I'm still messing with mine to see if I can get it to work right. Ran into similar issue - Dagger frame - Tr Enabling Slide - AIM slide parts kit. Turns out the striker was too "fat" and getting wedged in the hole in the slide. Racking the slide would get it to retract. A few minutes with an India stone on the striker fixed the problem I went ahead and ordered a new slide pk from TR. Funny thing is I used the same recipe TR slide & Aim pk on a 2nd dagger - zero issues. Some web searching found that out of spec strikers are not uncommon in the "value" PKs. No more AIM parts for me... |
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Posted: 12/8/2022 9:52:07 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EagleArmsHBAR: My only complaint with the Dagger is that the grip texture tends to rub skin off my hip and retain the dead skin in the crevasses of the grip. I used a shotgun barrel wire brush and rem oil. Cleaned up as new. |
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Posted: 12/8/2022 2:53:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: panzersergeant]
[#30]
Daily Deal email got me again.
Correction: it was actually $159 for slide and barrel assembly and $99 the frame with red dot sight. Still a heck of a good deal.   
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Posted: 12/8/2022 3:16:52 PM EDT
[#31]
Picked up my new full size frame Dagger today. Came with 10, 17 round PMAGs, threaded barrel, suppressor height sights ( not night sights), slide RMR cut.
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Posted: 12/8/2022 8:50:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ar154all]
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By panzersergeant: Daily Deal email got me again. $99 for slide and barrel assembly. $99 for frame with red dot sight. With tax and magazine I have maybe $230 in this gun. $99 slide?? |
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Posted: 12/9/2022 12:54:16 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ar154all: $99 slide?? I had to go back and check my order; it was actually $159 for a basic slide with three dot sights, barrel, steel guide rod, and recoil spring. I went back and edited my post to reflect that.  I only recently started subscribing to their emails again... had to cancel the emails because the deals were costing me too much money.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 1:08:52 PM EDT
[#34]
Is this the Glock 17 length slide that fits on the compact 19 size frame?
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Posted: 12/10/2022 4:25:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Hking]
[#35]
The new Primary Arms red dot goes great on the Dagger.
 Attached FileBallin on a budget, this complete setup is sub $500 |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 6:28:48 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MyakkaVice: Is this the Glock 17 length slide that fits on the compact 19 size frame? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/86522/Screenshot_20221210-120512_png-2630467.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/86522/Screenshot_20221210-120454_png-2630468.JPG yes |
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Posted: 1/26/2023 1:41:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Nutro]
[#37]
I got this for my father but he wants one, any color, with the optic plate in front of the rear sight and not threaded barrel. Hoping for a killer sale on that style.
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Posted: 1/26/2023 3:49:08 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nutro: I got this for my father but he wants one, any color, with the optic plate in front of the rear sight and not threaded barrel. Hoping for a killer sale on that style. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/130996/326823728_733051691440505_70118363469220-2686078.JPG Typically they are on sale as full uppers like you have for $199 in the config youre looking for |
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Posted: 1/29/2023 12:40:12 AM EDT
[#39]
Saw the notification today that Hickok45 did a review of the Dagger. Other than the trigger he seemed to like it.
 PSA Dagger |
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Posted: 1/29/2023 1:22:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/9/2023 8:23:50 PM EDT
[#41]
finally bit the bullet and got a dagger upper to go with the lower I bought with a stripped ar15 lower.
I got an RMR but it didn't come with a plate already attached so no screws. The screws that come with my trijicon are too large. Does anyone know if I can order some screws off of amazon that will work? |
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Posted: 2/10/2023 12:33:05 PM EDT
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I would buy from here, so you don't get chinesium capscrews as soft as cheese:
https://www.mscdirect.com/ProductsHomeView |
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Posted: 2/13/2023 8:33:15 PM EDT
[#43]
If I'm understanding this correctly.
A full size complete Dagger slide will fit my G22 frame correct effectively as a slide swap from .40 to 9mm? |
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Posted: 2/13/2023 8:42:00 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PCUT: If I'm understanding this correctly. A full size complete Dagger slide will fit my G22 frame correct effectively as a slide swap from .40 to 9mm? Its confusing. So far, the full sized Dagger released has the same slide as the Dagger compact, the same slide as G19. |
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Posted: 2/17/2023 12:51:28 PM EDT
[#45]
Do we know if the full size dagger for a 17/22 bbl will be available sometime? I have some slides from p80 builds but love the grip on the dagger.
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Posted: 2/21/2023 2:57:29 PM EDT
[#46]
Brownells has a longslide and barrel that is the same length as the 17, and fits on a 19 size frame.
On another note Alien Gear Holster's new Roswell line, model for the G19 fits my Dagger with a Brownells G19 slide almost perfectly. There is a slight rubbing/scratching where the slide is chamfered instead of radiused on top. |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 7:42:52 PM EDT
[#47]
I put an RMR on my dagger slide today. The gasket of the RMR overhangs the edges of the slide. I assume I need a sealer plate? Suggestions?
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Posted: 3/8/2023 2:11:49 PM EDT
[#48]
Are these going to come in .40S&W or .45ACP anytime soon?
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Posted: 3/8/2023 6:31:01 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ClanDireWolf: Are these going to come in .40S&W or .45ACP anytime soon? That's a good question. 40 seems to be losing popularity, but .45 acp is as popular as its ever been. |
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Posted: 3/11/2023 3:25:03 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SC4eyes: Brownells has a longslide and barrel that is the same length as the 17, and fits on a 19 size frame. On another note Alien Gear Holster's new Roswell line, model for the G19 fits my Dagger with a Brownells G19 slide almost perfectly. There is a slight rubbing/scratching where the slide is chamfered instead of radiused on top. I had to open up the muzzle end of the holster to clear my micro-carry-comp.  And I relieved the area around the magazine release.  Plus I radiused the area right at the trigger guard, so I could get a proper grip on the draw. 
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