Pistol Archives ⋆ Primer Peak

Colt Viper Revolver Review [2025]

September 23, 2025 Daniel Reedy

When Colt revolvers re-entered the scene in 2017, I was immediately intrigued. The Prancing Pony dances through the imaginations of many revolver enthusiasts, though they […]

Reedy Revolver Qualification Course | Skills and Drills [2025]

September 9, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Top 5 SIG Sauer P320 Alternatives [2025]

July 29, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Bans on the Rise | Death of the SIG Sauer P320?

July 23, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

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Beretta PX4 Compact Carry 2 Pistol Review [2025]

July 15, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Taurus 692EG 692 Executive Grade moon clips accessories

Moon Clips and the Taurus 692 Executive Grade [2025]

June 17, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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. […]

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OT Defense StippleTec Stippling Kit Review – DIY Grippiness [2025]

June 10, 2025 Paul Whaley

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 […]

Taurus 692 Executive Grade Long Term Review and Deep Dive

June 3, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

How the 30SC Shield Plus Ruined Other Guns

May 29, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

The Most Overlooked Benefits of Dry Practice [2025]

May 20, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]