[mac66]

Here's a G19 clone for $230 it was $220 just last week

Combat Armory CA19 Pistol with Polymer Sights - Compatible With Gen 3 Glock® 19 Parts

www.combatarmory.com

 

[racer88]

Here's a G19 clone for $230 it was $220 just last week

Combat Armory CA19 Pistol with Polymer Sights - Compatible With Gen 3 Glock® 19 Parts

www.combatarmory.com

The fit / appearance of the mag doesn't look "right" on that one.

 

[D20]

You'll have to provide reliable sources for this inside knowledge, as well as specific data on the Dagger. You stepped in it-- now defend it.

Roll pins are not inferior for their purpose-- just harder for consumer to take in and out unlike the Glock. Not so fun and satisfying to take it apart -- YES you need a good hammer, real punch and a block, and need to wack hard at it-- and yes you can damage it from the wacking.

Poly80 uses 17-4 and hardens their slides, and uses a more resistant finish. The Dagger slide is 416R, uses Cerokote, and it isn't clear if they harden their slides. Their early barrels were 416R, but now appear to be a higher grade 410, but 17-4 is more wear resistant and stronger.
We recently had a member here who was complaining of his slide/barrel mashing into eachother and causing deformation.
Others have complained of shooting out their Dagger barrels in less than 2K rounds.

Personally, when I handle an actual P80 slide and barrel, it feels on par with Glock--almost.

 

[jonb32248]

I've been using in my Dagger and my PMF Swenson barrels which are 4150 SS.They work perfectly and seem to increase accuracy. Seem to, but the shooter has to do his job.

 

[cciman]

No mags. "not as good as P80" but you get optic ready cuts

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dagger-compact-complete-polymer-frame-flat-dark-earth.html

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dagger-complete-sw4-rmr-slide-assembly-with-non-threaded-ameriglo-lower-1-3-co-witness-sights-black-dlc-rear-sight-rear.html

https://gun.deals/product/glock-19-gen-3-style-build-kit-w-rmr-cutout-black-gold-tin-ffl-req-24391-after-code-bfdeal

 

[BuckeyeJ23]

Kind of tempting.

One nice thing about the P80 is that the slide is black nitride. Ought to be closer to the factory Glock finish vs. cerekote. Not a bad price. Comes with three mags too.

 

[s&wfan]

My thoughts:
Why is this gun half the price of the one copied; and where are they saving all the money?
Not trying to disparage the deal, but quality has to be compromised somewhere to be half the price.

GLOCKs cost around $75 to produce. The market always sets the price, which is why the name brand sells for what it sells for. Remember when HS2000s were being imported for $250 all day every day, then Springfield threw their name on them and called them the XD lineup and people immediately started paying $450 for them?

 

[rayzer007]

GLOCKs cost around $75 to produce. The market always sets the price, which is why the name brand sells for what it sells for. Remember when HS2000s were being imported for $250 all day every day, then Springfield threw their name on them and called them the XD lineup and people immediately started paying $450 for them?

Very valid point. I am reminded of Schwinn bikes that commanded a lot more than the KMart offshoot when I was a kid. If the materials are of equal quality - you've got a quality gun for half price!!!

Interesting story - When Clairol home hair coloring came out in the 50's, it was a great product, but wasn't selling. Market analysis showed people thought it was garbage because of the reasonable price. The shelf price was substantially increased, and the rest is history! 🤷‍♂️