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12/29/2022 5:18:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PalmettoStateArmory][Edited]



DaggerTM Pistol Models Explained


With SHOT Show less than three weeks away, I thought I'd take this opportunity to explain the existing DaggerTM pistol models.

There are currently four DaggerTM pistol models,
  • Compact (G19)
  • Compact X (G19L)
  • Full Size - S (G19X/G45)
  • Full Size - SX (G47)
We expect the Micro DaggerTM (G43X) MRDS-cut slide assembly and 15-round polymer G43X/G48 magazine to drop around SHOT Show with the Micro DaggerTM frame to follow.  The .22 LR DaggerTM was unofficially announced in January 2022 with an approximate timeframe of October.  Hopefully, the .22 LR DaggerTM will make it's offical debut at SHOT Show next month.

DaggerTM Compact vs Compact X Slide Assembly

The differences between the DaggerTM Compact and Compact X slide assemblies are,
  • Compact X Slide is 0.5" longer (G17-length) than Compact Slide
  • Compact X Slide has Integrated Dust Cover 1
  • Compact X Barrel is 0.5" longer (G17-length) than Compact Barrel 2
  • (Internal Parts and Recoil Spring Assembly are Identical)
1 - The DaggerTM Compact X slide assembly is not compatible with an OEM Glock or aftermarket G17 frame. As the name implies, the DaggerTM Compact X slide assembly is intended for compact frames such as a G19 gen3 frame (e.g., DaggerTM Compact frame) and gen3-based G19X/G45/G47 frame (e.g., DaggerTM Full Size - S frame). The DaggerTM Compact and Compact X slide assemblies are also compatible with gen4-5 compact frames with minor considerations.
2 - In order for a G17 barrel to be compatible with a compact gen3 frame (e.g., DaggerTM Compact and Full Size - S frames), the barrel must have a G19 gen1-5 barrel "lug". With respect to an OEM Glock G17 barrel, this lug was first introduced with gen5. Aftermarket G19L barrels (e.g., Brownells 19LS barrel) may be compatible with the DaggerTM Compact X slide and DaggerTM Compact and Full Size - S frames.


DaggerTM Compact vs Full Size - S Frame

The differences between the DaggerTM Compact and Full Size - S frames are,
  • Full Size - S Frame is 0.5" higher (G17-height) than Compact Frame
  • (Internal Parts are Identical)
Note: The DaggerTM Full Size - S frame can be considered a gen3-based G19X/G45 frame "clone". Per OEM Glock nomenclature, the G19X/G45 is a compact pistol, specifically a compact crossover, not a full (or standard) size pistol.


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Glock vs PSA Nomenclature


We have created two charts which organize all of the Glock 9mm pistol models and PSA DaggerTM 9mm pistol models based on the different frame sizes using the Glock nomenclature.


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Note: The G19X frame is slightly different than the G45 frame. We assume the G45 and G47 share the same frame. For these reasons, we split "COMPACT CROSSOVER" into two columns, one for the G19X frame and one for the G45/G47 frame.

The following chart further illustrates that all four DaggerTM models involve compact frames (despite PSA's use of the term "Full Size - S").


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12/29/2022 5:28:26 PM EDT
[#1]
Thanks!
12/29/2022 5:36:18 PM EDT
[#2]
I  enjoy the numerous references to Dagger being trademarked but none to glock being trademarked.  

In all seriousness, my dagger (tm) has been great, i love it.  If i got commission off recommending it, that would probably buy another.
12/29/2022 5:47:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By general_cluster: I  enjoy the numerous references to Dagger being trademarked but none to glock being trademarked.
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Originally Posted By general_cluster: I  enjoy the numerous references to Dagger being trademarked but none to glock being trademarked.
It's kind of my trademark.  It's a lot of work.

In all seriousness, my dagger (tm) has been great, i love it.  If i got commission off recommending it, that would probably buy another.
I'm not affiliated with Palmetto State Armory or any other company under the JJE Capital Holdings, LLC umbrella.  I don't profit from the sale of the DaggerTM or DaggerTM-related products (or any product for that matter) in any way, shape, or form.  I'm just trying to help people.

You can find more information regarding the entire DaggerTM line of products here,
Palmetto State Armory DaggerTM
12/29/2022 6:08:38 PM EDT
[#4]
Thank you, greatly appreciated.

12/29/2022 9:49:54 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By wickedbeernut:
It's kind of my trademark.  It's a lot of work.

I'm not affiliated with Palmetto State Armory or any other company under the JJE Capital Holdings, LLC umbrella.  I don't profit from the sale of the DaggerTM or DaggerTM-related products (or any product for that matter) in any way, shape, or form.  I'm just trying to help people.

You can find more information regarding the entire DaggerTM line of products here,
Palmetto State Armory DaggerTM
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Originally Posted By wickedbeernut:
Originally Posted By general_cluster: I  enjoy the numerous references to Dagger being trademarked but none to glock being trademarked.
It's kind of my trademark.  It's a lot of work.

In all seriousness, my dagger (tm) has been great, i love it.  If i got commission off recommending it, that would probably buy another.
I'm not affiliated with Palmetto State Armory or any other company under the JJE Capital Holdings, LLC umbrella.  I don't profit from the sale of the DaggerTM or DaggerTM-related products (or any product for that matter) in any way, shape, or form.  I'm just trying to help people.

You can find more information regarding the entire DaggerTM line of products here,
Palmetto State Armory DaggerTM


Nice, thanks for putting this together.
12/29/2022 9:52:58 PM EDT
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Can you interchange 3rd Gen G19 slide assemblies with Dagger compact slide assemblies including barrels?
12/29/2022 10:23:02 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By gqllc: Can you interchange 3rd Gen G19 slide assemblies with Dagger compact slide assemblies including barrels?
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Yes.  A DaggerTM Compact slide assembly (including barrel and recoil spring assembly) is a G19 gen3 slide assembly.

The exception is the DaggerTM Compact X slide assembly which involves a G17 gen5 barrel.
2/2/2023 10:10:00 PM EDT
[#8]
This was VERY helpful to me, thank you.  I'm looking to try an optic with the least output of cashflow, I think I'm going to top my current 19 with a new Dagger Compact top.
2/21/2023 9:32:19 AM EDT
[#9]
So if I want a threaded barrel for my Full Size - SX, I have to get a G17.5 barrel? Are they all compatible or is it hit or miss?
2/21/2023 9:38:34 AM EDT
[#10]
So the Dagger X slide will not work with my P80 G17 frames? Bummer.

Do you have any plans on making G17 slides that work with P80 or OEM G17 slides? There's a ton of people who want them.
We're living in an episode of Who's Line is it Anyway.

Where everything's made up and the points don't matter.
1/18/2024 12:31:22 AM EDT
[#11]
SammiTactical has a few on ebay and they say they are coming out with some more
PSA Compact Dagger Flared lengthened Magwell 17+ Round Mag Compatible! | eBay
1/22/2024 8:22:04 AM EDT
[#12]
This thread should live at the rop of this sub-forum.
1/22/2024 1:51:16 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By durtychemist: This thread should live at the rop of this sub-forum.
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I've handed off that chart to Matt Benoit at Palmetto State Armory.  He has a version of the chart for the Micro Dagger.  At some point, I'm sure he'll update the chart with the Dagger Full Size - L (G17 gen3), 10mm, 45 and .22 LR "concept guns" that were announced this morning, assuming they ever come to fruition.  







1/22/2024 5:58:30 PM EDT
[#14]
Here's Matt's Micro Dagger chart ...

1/23/2024 9:48:22 AM EDT
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Is the Full Size Dagger L going to be based on the Glock 17 Frame or Glock 19 Frame? (Will G17 frames fit?).
1/23/2024 11:49:46 AM EDT
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It's supposed to be the G17 equivalent.



The SX is the current G47 equivalent.  

X slide = G17 length slide (like G49)
S frame = G17 length frame (like G45)

1/23/2024 12:30:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DavidY:



It's supposed to be the G17 equivalent.



The SX is the current G47 equivalent.  

X slide = G17 length slide (like G49)
S frame = G17 length frame (like G45)

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Yea but you can see in the prototype pics that the locking block location is the same as the compact, which means it would use G17 gen 5 barrels, etc but not earlier gens.  It is just the prototype though so who knows once it's done.
1/23/2024 1:33:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By D_Man:
Yea but you can see in the prototype pics that the locking block location is the same as the compact, which means it would use G17 gen 5 barrels, etc but not earlier gens.  It is just the prototype though so who knows once it's done.
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I haven't looked at any photos or watched any of the videos they put out. I just know that in the past they said something about a Gen 3 G17 copy.

I suppose they could take the S frame and just lengthen the dust cover but that really sounds like a waste of time.  The current S frame would take a Gen 5 G17 barrel already and mate with the X slide.
1/23/2024 1:46:25 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DavidY:




I haven't looked at any photos or watched any of the videos they put out. I just know that in the past they said something about a Gen 3 G17 copy.

I suppose they could take the S frame and just lengthen the dust cover but that really sounds like a waste of time.  The current S frame would take a Gen 5 G17 barrel already and mate with the X slide.
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Agreed, which has me scratching my head as well.  Hell, the prototype they show even looks like it has their X slide, you can see the extra length to the "nose" peeking through.


5/26/2024 3:05:15 PM EDT
[#20]
Wow, took a couple of hours searching for info on my Dagger to find this post.  My search kung fu needs some work.


Thanks for putting this info together
7/8/2024 11:04:05 AM EDT
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i have a G17 gen 4. I ended up buying a complete upper from Suarez international to swap out. Ive been looking for a lower to go with the extra upper i now have. Will any of the dagger lowers work for this?
If I'm reading this right the answer is No, but I just wanted to double check
7/8/2024 11:16:47 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Bama_Rebel:
i have a G17 gen 4. I ended up buying a complete upper from Suarez international to swap out. Ive been looking for a lower to go with the extra upper i now have. Will any of the dagger lowers work for this?
If I'm reading this right the answer is No, but I just wanted to double check
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No.
7/8/2024 11:53:56 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Bama_Rebel:
i have a G17 gen 4. I ended up buying a complete upper from Suarez international to swap out. Ive been looking for a lower to go with the extra upper i now have. Will any of the dagger lowers work for this?
If I'm reading this right the answer is No, but I just wanted to double check
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I THINK your only options (besides a Glock frame) are a lone wolf "full/full" or "full/compact" frame or a Shadow Systems DR920 frame (if you use a Gen5 G17 barrel with the DR frame).  

The lone wolf full/full is a Gen4 compatible G17 replacement frame.

The full/compact would be like building a Gen4 G49 (except using stock Gen4 G17 slide and barrel assembly).



Some people have modified PSA Dagger frames to take Gen4 G19 slides, but it's not recommended or warranted since there's no telling when/if it will break.  Us you'd have a gap using the G17 slide, AND you'd have to use a Gen5 G17 barrel to match the G19 compatible PSA Dagger frames.
7/8/2024 12:08:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DavidY:




I THINK your only options (besides a Glock frame) are a lone wolf "full/full" or "full/compact" frame or a Shadow Systems DR920 frame (if you use a Gen5 G17 barrel with the DR frame).  

The lone wolf full/full is a Gen4 compatible G17 replacement frame.

The full/compact would be like building a Gen4 G49 (except using stock Gen4 G17 slide and barrel assembly).



Some people have modified PSA Dagger frames to take Gen4 G19 slides, but it's not recommended or warranted since there's no telling when/if it will break.  Us you'd have a gap using the G17 slide, AND you'd have to use a Gen5 G17 barrel to match the G19 compatible PSA Dagger frames.
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Originally Posted By Bama_Rebel:
i have a G17 gen 4. I ended up buying a complete upper from Suarez international to swap out. Ive been looking for a lower to go with the extra upper i now have. Will any of the dagger lowers work for this?
If I'm reading this right the answer is No, but I just wanted to double check




I THINK your only options (besides a Glock frame) are a lone wolf "full/full" or "full/compact" frame or a Shadow Systems DR920 frame (if you use a Gen5 G17 barrel with the DR frame).  

The lone wolf full/full is a Gen4 compatible G17 replacement frame.

The full/compact would be like building a Gen4 G49 (except using stock Gen4 G17 slide and barrel assembly).



Some people have modified PSA Dagger frames to take Gen4 G19 slides, but it's not recommended or warranted since there's no telling when/if it will break.  Us you'd have a gap using the G17 slide, AND you'd have to use a Gen5 G17 barrel to match the G19 compatible PSA Dagger frames.

Thank you. At first I wanted something other than the stock glock lower. The ones I was able to find were pretty pricey (Zev). There wasnt alot to choose from and that got me to thinking about PSA, which led me here. It looks like I may be able to find something from Lone Wolf that might do the trick though. Its kinda tricky when looking at what fits what though.
7/8/2024 9:21:08 PM EDT
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Full / Full is what you seek for a standard G17 build.  The gray frames are on sale, $50 stripped, $100 complete.

If you read the frame, it'll say what slide fits.  That's how you can tell which is the G17 vs G49 style frame.


https://lonewolfdist.com/firearms/frames/timberwolf-frames/
7/9/2024 10:14:43 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DavidY:
Full / Full is what you seek for a standard G17 build.  The gray frames are on sale, $50 stripped, $100 complete.

If you read the frame, it'll say what slide fits.  That's how you can tell which is the G17 vs G49 style frame.


https://lonewolfdist.com/firearms/frames/timberwolf-frames/
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thats the one I was gonna get (grey one) i was checking on the parts kit. Should of got it yesterday. its OOS today. Just my luck

I didnt see the completed one just the one that needed built
9/11/2024 10:25:32 PM EDT
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Has there been any chatter on the 10mm variant lately?
9/12/2024 12:02:23 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By cervelorider:
Has there been any chatter on the 10mm variant lately?
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9/12/2024 12:04:16 PM EDT
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