Palmetto State Armory Dagger Compact 9mm — Threaded 4.5 in Barrel, Optics-Cut Slide, Herrington Arms Compensator, 15+1
This PSA Dagger Compact stands out with a factory-threaded 4.5 in barrel paired to a Herrington Arms compensator, a steel slide featuring lightening windows and diagonal top ports, and an optics cut with a low-profile cover plate installed. It uses a striker-fired, locked-breech design and includes an AmeriGlo-branded rear sight. Markings note Palmetto Dagger Compact on the dust cover and Palmetto State Armory – West Columbia, SC on the frame, with a gold-colored barrel marked 9x19 and a low CD-prefix serial within that block. Glock 19 Gen3–pattern compatibility is noted.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape overall, with minor superficial scratches and blemishes visible on close inspection.
What’s Included
- Herrington Arms compensator (installed)
- AmeriGlo rear sight (installed)
- Optics-cut cover plate with screws (installed)
- Includes one 15‑round magazine
The slide is steel with extensive lightening windows, diagonal top ports, and rear honeycomb texturing, finished in matte black. It is optics cut and ships with a low-profile cover plate installed for a clean presentation.
The barrel is threaded and finished in a gold tone with a clear 9x19 marking. The installed Herrington Arms compensator complements the threaded configuration and adds a purposeful, tuned look to the compact format.
The frame is black polymer with molded texturing for secure handling and features a single-slot Picatinny-style accessory rail on the dust cover. The pistol retains iron sights with an AmeriGlo-branded rear unit.
Operation is striker-fired with a trigger safety, using a locked-breech tilting barrel system. Capacity is 15+1, and compatibility with Glock 19 Gen3–pattern components is noted.
Factory markings include “PALMETTO DAGGER COMPACT” on the dust cover and “PALMETTO STATE ARMORY – WEST COLUMBIA, SC” on the frame. This example also notes a low CD-prefix serial within that block.




