Editorial
The Importance of Taking Care of Your Gear [2024]
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 […]
EDC
News
NEW TOR-X from Mantis with Steiner
Today Mantis released their latest product, the TOR-X. This is a collaboration between the Mantis you know and love, and Steiner who is known for […]
Editorial
Conceal Carry During Pregnancy | The Third Trimester
This is the last trimester before baby arrives! I didn’t get to make it far into the third trimester before delivering Baby Primer Peak at […]
EDC
Tango Down Aimpoint ACRO P2-CAP Review [2024]
The Aimpoint ACRO P-2 is an optic that I have a lot of experience with. I’ve owned a handful of them over the years, and […]
Editorial
Training Students and Leading Horses to Water | Who’s to Blame?
Recently a discussion on Facebook laid all blame on the instructor for the poor performance of some of his students. The comments were filled with […]
News
Colt Python Experience with American Fighting Revolver
Earlier today the folks at American Fighting RevolverAmerican Fighting Revolver announced their latest training event. Hosted by Range Ready in Louisiana, the Colt Python Experience […]
Reviews
StressFire Volume 1 – 40 Years Later – Book Review [2024]
StressFire: Volume 1 of Gunfighting for Police is a classic 1984 book written by Massad Ayoob. It played a large part in overhauling police shooting […]
How To Guides
How to Carry a Speed Loader IWB | Revolver Reloads
I love revolvers, plain and simple. For a long time I trusted my life to just a J-Frame in either .38 Special or .22WMR depending […]
EDC
Islander Watch Port Jefferson GMT Review [2024]
Back in the Fall of 2023, I reviewed the Islander Watch Port Jefferson. That model was a retro-inspired skin diver, and one that I really […]
Gun Review
Beretta 80X Cheetah Review [2024]
During SHOT 2023, Beretta revealed the 80X Cheetah. Taking cues from the 92 and classic Cheetah series, the 80X shrinks things down a bit. With […]
EDC
Much Ado About Holster Length, or Size Matters
I’ve written about holsters extensively in the past. One subject that I cover is the length of holsters, and how sometimes, longer is better. Over […]
Best Of Lists
Altoids EDC Kit | What to Carry and Why [2024]
My last article on Altoids tin kits is a little sassy, but I promise this one isn’t satire. The online Everyday Carry (EDC) culture is […]
Editorial
Real Ideal Gear & Paul Whaley – Livestream #4 Notification
Hello there valued readers of Primer Peak! I’ll be joining Mr. Tim Johnson of Real Ideal Gear for a podcast tomorrow, June 12th. It’ll be […]
Deals
Father’s Day Gift Guide [2024]
Father’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re like me, then your dad is a little hard to get gifts for. The things he […]
Guns
Dialed In Training’s Five Yard Roundup | Skills and Drills
Some drills require a lot of rounds and frequently moving the target. While a variety of distances can be useful, keeping your target relatively small […]