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 […]
Smith & Wesson
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, […]
Gear
Aholster Review – My Favorite Pocket Holsters [2025]
I’ve used a lot of pocket holsters over the years. With doing my Pocket Pistol Roundup of 2023, and my ongoing Round 2 series, I’ve […]
Editorial
The SIG P320 User Manual Debacle [2025]
Recently folks have been talking about changes to the SIG P320’s user manual that include bold text about not carrying with a round in the […]
Event Coverage
Revolver Fest 2025 with American Fighting Revolver
Wheelgun worshippers, start winding up for a whopper of a whooppee. The folks at American Fighting Revolver are bringing their “East Coast Roundup” to 2025. […]
Best Of Lists
Revolvers for Conceal Carry | Best Choices [2025]
A few months ago I wrote about setting up your revolver EDC. That led to some questions about selecting a revolver for conceal carry. For […]
News
VZ High Horn J-Frame Grips now Available
A few weeks ago I published my review of the Lipsey’s, Smith & Wesson, and AFR collaboration, the Ultimate Carry series of J-Frame revolvers. You […]
Editorial
XS Sights (Bodyguard 2.0 Sights) – SHOT Show 2025
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 […]
Event Coverage
Lipsey’s – SHOT Show 2025
My first stop during SHOT Show 2025 was the Lipsey’s booth. In the weeks leading up to SHOT I’d heard rumors of greatness coming, thanks […]
Gun Review
Smith & Wesson 632 Ultimate Carry Review [2025]
I have been carrying snub nose revolvers on and off for the better part of six years now. During that time I’ve worn heavy all-steel […]
Editorial
30 Super Carry in the Face of Terrorism and Mass Casualty Events
The start of 2025 has been a tumultuous one for sure. Terror attacks have happened both on our soil and abroad. Indications that more are […]
Guns
The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 – First Impressions [2024]
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 […]
Best Of Lists
Setting Up Your Revolver EDC [2024]
I’m a little bit of a revolver enthusiast, if you aren’t already aware. Over the past few years I’ve been seeing an increase in interest […]
Editorial
What Grips Should You Put On Your Defensive Revolver? [2024]
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 […]
Gun Review
Smith & Wesson Shield Plus in .30 Super Carry Review [2024]
If you’ve been reading Primer Peak for a while now, you’ll know that I’m a certified .30 Super Carry fanatic. I’ve done ballistics testing, compared […]