Articles by Paul Whaley

About 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.

Archon Type B: SHOT Show 2019 Range Day

January 22, 2019 Paul Whaley

One of my first stops at the 2019 SHOT Show Range Day was the Archon booth. My goal was to get my hands on the […]

XTech Tactical HK VP9/P30 20 Round Magazine Review

January 18, 2019 Paul Whaley

We all like a good value. Two for ones, rebates, and sales really get us, and our wallets going. XTech Tactical, being ones to offer […]

XTech Tactical HK VP9/P30 +5 Round Extension Review

December 28, 2018 Paul Whaley

How do people become wealthy, and maintain that wealth? Well, one aspect is by being stingy. Not spending money when you don’t need to, using […]

XTech Tactical HK VP9/P30 Magazine | OEM Alternative?

December 18, 2018 Paul Whaley

What do fine champagne, caviar, and Heckler & Koch products have in common? They’re all expensive. Despite this, HK guns have come down in price […]

Bill Drill | A Simple Drill

December 13, 2018 Paul Whaley

This week’s Pistol Power Drills is a very simple one, the Bill Drill. This is a quick, repeatable drill, that stresses some of the most […]

FAST Drill | Push Your Limits To The Extreme

November 29, 2018 Paul Whaley

This week’s Pistol Power Drill is another classic benchmark that will show you exactly what you need to work on. The Fundamentals, Accuracy, & Speed […]

Strike Industries Oppressor | Product Review

November 28, 2018 Paul Whaley

The Strike Industries Oppressor is a blast redirector designed to help you not piss off your range buddies. Muzzle brakes and compensators have lots of […]

Federal American Eagle & Blazer Black Pack Review | Good Price, Good Ammo?

November 27, 2018 Paul Whaley

Rebate, sale, and discount. What do these words have in common? Well, they get us hyped for a good deal, and who doesn’t like a […]

DS Grips Beretta 92 Grips | Product Review

November 26, 2018 Paul Whaley

Popular media sells guns, whether it be in film or television form. We all know people who bought a Beretta 92FS after watching Die Hard for the […]

Strike Industries JCOMP GEN2 Review | Japanese Flair For Recoil Control

November 22, 2018 Paul Whaley

The Strike Industries JCOMP GEN2 is a re-engineered update to the Type 89 compensator. The Japanese military has been using the Type 89 rifle since […]

Dot Torture Drill | Pistol Power Drills

November 14, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Dot Torture Drill” Fifty Rounds, All Clean Hits. This week’s Pistol Power Drill is a modern classic, the Dot Torture Drill. This drill is accuracy-centric, […]

Surefire EDCL2-T | Product Review

November 8, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Surefire EDCL2-T” Dual Mode, High Lumen Output. Quality Design, Bombproof Construction. EDC Greatness? Surefire’s update to the EB2 Backup light is a fairly recent addition […]

TorkMag-35 AR Magazine | Product Review

November 6, 2018 Paul Whaley

“TorkMag-35 AR Magazine” Innovative Design & Higher Capacity The TorkMag-35 is an AR magazine that sets itself apart from the competition with radical design, and […]

Strike Industries Venom Flash Hider | Product Review

October 31, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Strike Industries Venom Flash Hider” Impressive Performance, Good Looks, And A Reasonable Price The Venom Flash Hider is a muzzle device made by California based […]

Aim Surplus AR Ambi Safety Selector | Product Review

October 29, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Aim Surplus AR Ambi Safety Selector” Sometimes You Get What You Pay For The Ohio based Aim Surplus has been selling firearms, ammo, and accessories for […]