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Paul Whaley

Paul Whaley is a guy with an interest in practical and defensive pistol shooting techniques with an eye for quality gear. He has received training from Holistic Solutions Group, John Johnston of Citizens Defense Research, Darryl Bolke, Cecil Birch, and Chuck Haggard. When not trying to become a better shooter, he can be found enjoying a Resident Evil game or listening to Warren Zevon.

Paul’s Range Day Recap – SHOT Show 2026

Today was the Industry Day at the Range for SHOT Show 2026, and both Dan and I attended it. SHOT…

1 month ago

Mount West Watch Co. “Summit” Review [2025]

I host two local watch enthusiast meetups each month. We're located in Salt Lake City, Utah, but we've hosted meetups…

3 months ago

3 Drills With The Glock 43x [2025]

It's time for Episode 2 of the "3 Drills" series! In this series, I take a gun that I'm testing,…

4 months ago

Modifying the Glock 43x & 48 MOS for Holosun K Optics [2025]

I recently picked up a Glock 43x MOS slide from Sean here at Primer Peak. He's testing the Aimpoint COA…

4 months ago

POM Industries Pepper Spray – Why I Carry It [2025]

Pepper Spray (also known as Oleoresin capsicum, AKA OC Spray) is a contentious topic. In the world of firearm media,…

5 months ago

3 Drills With The S&W Bodyguard 2.0 [2025]

Through my testing here at Primer Peak and the videos I make on YouTube, I shoot a lot. I'm not…

5 months ago

Federal FliteControl Vs. Hornady Critical Defense in the Beretta A300UP [2025]

Here at PrimerPeak, we're fans of the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. Dan reviewed his back in 2023, and I've been…

7 months ago

The Test Redux – Standard Vickers Test & Test Variations [2025]

My first article for PrimerPeak (formerly The Firearm Rack) was the The Test. It's a shooting drill that I've been…

8 months ago

How to Paint Iron Sights [2025]

In the era of the red dot sight (RDS), iron sights still have a place. Really small guns generally cannot…

8 months ago

OT Defense StippleTec Stippling Kit Review – DIY Grippiness [2025]

Aggressive and grippy is how I like my pistols. My 1911s all have checkered MSHs, aggressive stocks, and some form…

9 months ago

Markwell Hard Candy Enamel Review – Eye Candy [2025]

After the publication of my Markwell "datematic" review in 2024, I was excited to see what the brand would release…

9 months ago

Aholster Review – My Favorite Pocket Holsters [2025]

I've used a lot of pocket holsters over the years. With doing my Pocket Pistol Roundup of 2023, and my…

10 months ago

Battle Werx Slide Milling Review [2025]

Over the years, I've had quite a few guns milled for optics. At time of writing, it has been two…

10 months ago

Shield Arms Glock 43x/48 Carry Magwell Review [2025]

During Technical Handgun - Tests & Standards in 2023, I shot my Glock 48 for the class. During those two…

11 months ago

What’s the Coolest Looking Bad Handgun? [AF 2025]

There are many elements to a handgun. This is pretty obvious, but the most important one is function. Does the…

11 months ago