EDC
NEW Pebble Red Dot for S&W Bodyguard 2.0 from Gideon Optics
If you’re anything like myself, Paul, or dozens of other shooters online, you’ve probably found that the sights on your Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 […]
Smith & Wesson
Guns
Costa Ludus Revolver Course Review [2026]
If you were on the internet in the early 2010’s, you probably remember seeing clips of the old Magpul Dynamics DVDs. Those are how I […]
Editorial
Shoot Your Old Guns
Despite being a practical or tactical shooter for the majority of my adult life, I’ve always had a soft spot for old guns. It’s difficult […]
Event Coverage
Night Fission | SHOT Show 2026
Night Fission wasn’t on my list initially for SHOT Show 2026. While I’ve heard good things about their products, I haven’t found myself in need […]
Event Coverage
Lipsey’s | SHOT Show 2026
Lipsey’s has been one of the more popular booths at SHOT Show over the past few years. They’ve consistently brought out guns that stand out […]
Event Coverage
Rev Industries | SHOT Show 2026
Rev Industries isn’t brand-new to the firearms world, but they’ve certainly gained a lot of popularity over the past year. As I was walking the […]
News
LEAK | NEW Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Metal Long Slide
Earlier today we learned of a new pistol from Smith & Wesson. This is an update to their M&P 2.0 Metal line, bringing us their […]
Editorial
Why 30 Super Carry Failed [2025]
If you’ve been reading Primer Peak for the past few years, you’ve probably seen me talking about 30 Super Carry. At this point, I believe […]
Best Of Lists
The Revolver as a Fire Extinguisher
Gun owners are almost as varied as car owners in the United States. Some folks are become intimately familiar with their tools, perform regular maintenance […]
EDC
POM Industries Pepper Spray – Why I Carry It [2025]
Pepper Spray (also known as Oleoresin capsicum, AKA OC Spray) is a contentious topic. In the world of firearm media, many folks will forgo pepper […]
Editorial
3 Drills With The S&W Bodyguard 2.0 [2025]
Through my testing here at Primer Peak and the videos I make on YouTube, I shoot a lot. I’m not a trash-shooter though, and like […]
Guns
Reedy Revolver Qualification Course | Skills and Drills [2025]
In late 2023 I attended the Rangemaster Professional Pistolcraft course. During this class several students and I began to discuss what we’d like to see […]
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 […]
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
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 […]