PSA Micro Dagger (Glock 43X) Magazine Problems & Fixes (See Description)
Not all magazines have these issues showcased in this video. We are sharing some of the things we check when we have malfunctions and isolated the magazine to be the cause. I use similar principles to troubleshoot and diagnose the AR.
Some may wonder why we modified the front of the magazine since the bullet will hit the barrels feed ramps and raise. With some ammunition that's true, but with more pointed ammo like Hornady Critical Duty/Defense the pointed projectiles they use don't always behave like a typical 9mm profiled projectile does.
We didn't show issues with the plastic flashing on the inside of the magazines in this video. To remove the flashing, I used a surgical scalpel and some 800 grit sandpaper to knock down the flashing. The flashing can cause the rounds or follower to hang up. Several of these magazines had this issue.
Some people have experienced issues with these magazines not locking the slide back. In some cases the shooters grip can cause this, in other cases the follower misses the slide release. This can be a spring/follower issues, or an aftermarket slide release compatibility issue. I normally suggest testing with a factory slide stop and switch shooting hands to make sure the grip isn't holding down the slide release and the aftermarket slide release isn't the culprit.
We also didn't discuss baseplate flex when the magazines are left loaded. Hopefully PSA makes a beefier baseplate or an aftermarket option comes to the market.
Beyond the baseplate issue, these particular mags have been running flawlessly. I will keep my eye on the springs to make sure they don't take an excessive "set" and cause problems.
This video is an excellent demonstration of how important the magazines are in any semi automatic firearm. They are the most common root of malfunctions by far.
Glock needs to just make a high capacity OEM steel mag for the 43/43X/48
As a Glock armorer/nut, this is terrific information
FINALLY a video that explains it instead of conjecture... Thank you
You are the most trustworthy person on this platform that discusses modern firearm gunsmithing. Like on the level of Mark Novak. (He does older stuff mostly)
"School of the Austrian Pistol" 😂
I haven't had that problem on mine but that doesn't mean I won't inspect and modify as need. Thanks for your diligence and willingness to share your knowledge!
Really like the general gunsmithing content, particularly magazine work. Good stuff!
An HONEST review of these PSA Micro magazines. Was always curious how they actually function. I hope PSA sees this and works on the issue! Thanks for sharing, you've probably saved alot of people some money and maybe even someone's life. Sticking with the Glock mags for now.
Once again, Chad & Mrs. Albrecht have offered valuable information for free. No BS, no shilling, no politics. Just quality content. As always, thank you.
Chad, I love your no-nonesense approach to "working the problem" very systematically! I would gladly let you work on any firearm I had a problem with, even if you don't change the name of your school! 😉
Guys like you and videos like this make our community better. We should be sharing knowledge and helping each other out. Please keep these vids coming and hope all those who see this have peace and health.
Great information.
Its abhorrent that such a simple design flaw needs to be adjudicated by the user, rather than the manufacturer. Disgusting.
I’ve learned more about guns from his channel than I have any wear else. This guy is a Dr.
Chad, Thank you as always for elevating your viewers’ knowledge. Greatly appreciated.
Great to see a video that explains it instead of people simply saying that the mag is out of spec or unreliable without saying why
It's wild that I was searching about this issue within a day of you posting this video. As always Chad, the info is much appreciated.
Always love learning about & gaining knowledge on all platforms!
My greatest hope right now is that Glock will start coming out with this stuff themselves now that Gaston is gone. They've rested on their laurels too long and really need to start listening to customer demand.