News
SIG Sauer P320 Banned from use in IDPA [2025]
The saga surrounding the SIG Sauer P320 continues to evolve. This morning we woke up from an announcement from IDPA, one of the largest bodies […]
EDC
Best Of Lists
Top 5 SIG Sauer P320 Alternatives [2025]
If you’ve been anywhere in the gun space over the past few weeks then you’re probably aware of the SIG Sauer P320. Unfortunately, the reason […]
Guns
Bans on the Rise | Death of the SIG Sauer P320?
The SIG Sauer P320 is one of the most popular duty and carry pistols in the United States and across the globe. Variants find themselves […]
Learn Something New
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 shooting for nearly a decade, […]
Gun Review
Beretta PX4 Compact Carry 2 Pistol Review [2025]
Several years ago I owned an original Beretta PX4 Compact. I wanted something slightly smaller than my Glock 19, and had been turned onto the […]
Editorial
A Few Reasons to get your Concealed Carry Permit
Over the past few weeks I’ve had quite a few people come to me asking if I can provide them a class to obtain their […]
EDC
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 realistically mount an RDS. Takedown […]
Editorial
Living Legends | Interview with Cecil Burch [2025]
In our previous entry we spoke with veteran, mother, competitive shooter and author Julie Golob. Today we have the opportunity to chat with Cecil Burch […]
EDC
Moon Clips and the Taurus 692 Executive Grade [2025]
As mentioned in my Initial Impressions and Deep Dive on the 692EG, this gun is my first real foray into the world of moon clips. […]
Gear
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 of checkering or grip tape […]
Gun Review
Taurus 692 Executive Grade Long Term Review and Deep Dive
Back in 2024 I wrote about my 500 round initial impressions of the Taurus 692 Executive Grade. Since then I’ve had the opportunity to more […]
Editorial
How the 30SC Shield Plus Ruined Other Guns
I’ve carried, trained and competed with, a variety of handguns over the past decade plus. While I cut my teeth on DA/SA autos, the majority […]
EDC
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 next. John from Markwell alluded […]
Editorial
Living Legends | Interview with Julie Golob [2025]
In the previous entry in this series we spoke with Rob Haught of Symtac Consulting. Today we have the opportunity to chat with veteran, competitor, […]
Editorial
The Most Overlooked Benefits of Dry Practice [2025]
Dry practice is something that many advocate, but few regularly perform. My own dry practice ebbs and flows, ebbing more often than not. I’ve gotten […]