Editorial
Why Did I Stop Using the HK VP9? [2023]
For longtime readers of Primer Peak, you might remember my “HK Era”. When I first started writing for the site in 2018, I had a […]
Articles by Paul Whaley
Best Of Lists
Ranking the James Bond Films – The Bottom 15 [2023]
I’m a James Bond fan. I was introduced to the films by my dad over 20 years ago. My dad showed me one of Roger […]
Editorial
Shooting Exercises VS Shooting Drills [2023]
Shooting drills are something that many of us do. Some are quite simple, while others are much more complicated. However, how do we differentiate between […]
EDC
Islander Watches Port Jefferson Review – [2023]
As part of gaining an interest in watches, I’ve been doing a ton of research. This lead me to YouTube, and to a handful of […]
Reviews
Fatal Victories – Pyrrhic Tales – Book Review [2023]
As part of my ongoing non-fiction reading, I’ve been consuming a lot of similar books. The topic for this review is Fatal Victories, a 1993 book […]
EDC
Fisher Space Pen Review – Zero G Writing [2023]
I’ve always had a fascination with flight. Going back to a very young age, warplanes of WW2 always excited me. From the North American P-51 […]
EDC
Invicta Pro Diver Quartz Review – Rolex-ish [2023]
Invicta was a Swiss watch company, initially founded in 1837. During the “quartz crisis” of the 1970s and 80s, Invicta went bankrupt, and in 1991, […]
Gear
JM Custom Kydex AIWB Wing Claw 2.5 Review [2023]
As part of my EDC X9 testing, I needed a good holster for the gun. I bought the handgun itself secondhand, and it came with […]
EDC
Trijicon RMRcc Review – Honey, I Shrunk the RMR [2023]
In Summer 2022, I picked up a Glock 48 at a local pawn shop. My plan was to mill the gun for an optic, and […]
Editorial
“Black Hawk Down” – 30 Years Later [2023]
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu, colloquially known as “Black Hawk Down”. This battle is one that has always fascinated me. […]
Reviews
How to Lose a Battle – Not So Precise – Book Review [2023]
I read a lot of books. Some are shorter reads, and some are longer. While browsing a local used bookstore over last Spring, I picked […]
EDC
Timex Expedition Scout 40 Review – In The Field [2023]
Over 2023, I’ve kind of become a bit of a watch nerd. As such, I’ve experimented with the different types of quartz (battery powered) watches. […]
Gear
Forward Controls Design OPF-G RMR Plate Review [2023]
The OEM MOS optic plates for Glock are garbage. They are prone to breaking, cracking and warping. As such, if you want to put an […]
EDC
Casio AE-1200WH Review – The Casio Royale [2023]
I returned to wearing a watch last year, with the Casio F91W-1. While that watch is a classic that packs immense value, I’ve realized that […]
Reviews
Generation Kill – 20 Years Later – Book Review [2023]
Generation Kill is the 2004 book written by Evan Wright. Wright was a journalist for Rolling Stone, and was embedded with the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion of […]