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.

Paul’s SHOT Show 2025 Recap

February 2, 2025 Paul Whaley

Well, SHOT 2025 is over, but I’ve still got one more article for the event here. 2025 was not a massive year for new releases, […]

Osprey Daylite Sling Review – Crash Tested Slingbag?

January 30, 2025 Paul Whaley

I’m a fanny pack enjoyer. I have been for the better part of the last decade, but I’ve really put more thought into them since […]

Mec-Gar Glock Magazines – SHOT Show 2025

January 26, 2025 Paul Whaley

Dan and I visited Mec-Gar’s booth on Range Day, but I wanted to go back to get a better look at their new magazines. While […]

Shield Arms S15 Modular Pistol System – SHOT Show 2025

January 22, 2025 Paul Whaley

Shield Arms is mostly a company that I know for making magazines for the slimline Glocks. I’ve been using the those mags since 2022, and […]

XS Sights (Bodyguard 2.0 Sights) – SHOT Show 2025

January 22, 2025 Paul Whaley

I’m still deep in the weeds with my S&W Bodyguard 2.0 testing, which has been ongoing since August of 2024. One of my many gripes […]

Paul’s Range Day Recap – SHOT Show 2025

January 21, 2025 Paul Whaley

While SHOT begins tomorrow, the Industry Range Day was today, on the 20th. Dan and I attended, and managed to look at everything that we […]

Seiko SNJ025 “Arnie” Review – Get To The Choppa! [2025]

January 14, 2025 Paul Whaley

I love film. I’ve written about it in a few places here at Primer Peak, and that love for cinema has influenced me in many […]

Markwell Watches “datematic” Review [2024]

December 24, 2024 Paul Whaley

Once a month, I host a watch meetup for Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s a casual gathering, where watch nerds come to enjoy food and […]

The Diamond Smugglers – Ian Fleming – Book Review [2024]

December 10, 2024 Paul Whaley

While people know Ian Fleming for his James Bond series, he also published a handful of non-fiction works. In 1957, Fleming published The Diamond Smugglers, […]

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 – First Impressions [2024]

October 29, 2024 Paul Whaley

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0. You already know what it is. It’s been heavily featured in recent gun media, and has been shilled to […]

What Grips Should You Put On Your Defensive Revolver? [2024]

October 3, 2024 Paul Whaley

We’re really big fans of the double action revolver here at Primer Peak. Between Dan, myself, and our other writers, we’ve probably got close to […]

A Trip To The Browning Firearm Museum in Photographs [2024]

September 24, 2024 Paul Whaley

At the tail end of August of 2024, I made a trip to the Browning Firearm Museum. I worked down the street from the museum […]

Quality Control (QC) in 2024 – Why is it so bad?

August 27, 2024 Paul Whaley

As part of testing things for the site, I run through a lot of gear. From holsters, to guns, to parts, to EDC gear like […]

Heritage Manufacturing Roscoe – First Impressions [2024]

August 13, 2024 Paul Whaley

I was offered a Heritage Manufacturing Roscoe 2″ from a local FFL at the tail end of June 2024. He had ordered the gun for […]

The Importance of Taking Care of Your Gear [2024]

August 1, 2024 Paul Whaley

I’d like to paint a picture. It’s a nice, hot, Spring day here in Utah. I’ve driven the 40 miles to the public land that […]