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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.

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 days 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…

1 month 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…

2 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…

3 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…

3 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

5 months ago

The 4 Rules of Firearm Safety, and What They Mean In the Real World [2025]

Jeff Cooper's "4 Rules of Firearm Safety" are ubiquitous. Everyone who is remotely familiar with guns is familiar with those…

5 months ago

Signum Cuda Titanium Full Lume Review [2025]

I trade watches back and forth with my good buddy, Tim Johnson. We loan each other watches to test and…

7 months ago

Paul’s SHOT Show 2025 Recap

Well, SHOT 2025 is over, but I've still got one more article for the event here. 2025 was not a…

7 months ago

Osprey Daylite Sling Review – Crash Tested Slingbag?

I'm a fanny pack enjoyer. I have been for the better part of the last decade, but I've really put…

7 months ago

Mec-Gar Glock Magazines – SHOT Show 2025

Dan and I visited Mec-Gar's booth on Range Day, but I wanted to go back to get a better look…

7 months ago

Shield Arms S15 Modular Pistol System – SHOT Show 2025

Shield Arms is mostly a company that I know for making magazines for the slimline Glocks. I've been using the…

7 months ago