EDC
The Importance Of Practicing With Realistic Gear [2023]
I’ve been told that I’m the fun police. This is something that I can seem like, as I tend to err on the side of […]
Guns
Editorial
Optics Versus Irons on Pistols [2023]
Over the past few years the debate between irons versus optics on pistols has raged both online and in person. I found myself on the […]
Guns
Old Bakersfield PD Qualification Course | Skills and Drills
A few months ago I started seeing the Old Bakersfield PD Qualification Course pop up in my social media feeds. Everyone from Greg Ellifritz, to […]
Ammunition
Testing Self Defense Ammo In The Wilson EDC X9 [2023]
As part of my ongoing review process for the Wilson Combat EDC X9, I wanted to test out a variety of ammunition. I’ve fed the […]
Editorial
Rim Lock | Serious Issue, or Overblown Concern?
I am a proponent of carrying smaller calibers in pocket pistols. Specifically, I really like mouse guns in 22LR, 22WMR, and 32ACP; trading “stopping power” […]
Editorial
Defensive Shotgun Training and Resources – A Primer
Up to this point in our Defensive Shotgun Primer series, we’ve spoken purely to hardware. This covers ammunition selection, different styles of sights, accessories, and […]
Editorial
Primer Peak on That Weems Guy
Recently I was invited onto Lee Weems‘ podcast, That Weems Guy. The panel included myself, Mike Treat, Warren Wilson, Lee, and Steve Havey. Each member […]
Guns
SIG M17 Review – A P320 Worth Buying? [2023]
Back during the COVID craze of 2021, I decided to start a new gun project. I was fascinated by the B&T USW, and the version […]
Best Of Lists
My Top Five “If I Could Only Have One” Handguns
Spend enough time around gun guys and eventually the topic of “if you could only have one” comes up. This can be our conceal carry […]
Guns
Wilson Combat EDC X9 First Impressions [2023]
2023 is a year of strange gun changes for me. 2022 was strange too, with me returning to Glocks for EDC, and picking up revolver […]
Editorial
The Transitional Generation
People my age sit in a strange place on the timeline of history. As Millennials we saw the end of the analog days and the […]
Best Of Lists
My Favorite Gun Blogs [2023]
A few months ago I spoke about my favorite defunct gun blogs. It may be a shock, but I do read content created by those […]
Editorial
The (Tiny) Pocket Pistol Roundup of 2023
In the Spring of 2022, I decided that I wanted to start carrying a pocket gun. While not replacing my primary carry gun, I wanted […]
Editorial
Gunsite Stories, The Perfect Score
“Two shots to the body in one and a half seconds!” Gunsite Rangemaster Lew Gosnell shouts over my shoulder. One sight picture, two trigger presses. […]
Best Of Lists
Top Five Most Popular Articles of 2022
The past year has been great for the staff here at Primer Peak. Views have grown substantially, writers have grown into their own with more […]