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 […]
Pistol
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 […]
Gun Review
Taurus 692 Executive Grade Initial Impressions [2024]
As a revolver guy, the rising cost of ammunition is especially painful. Even sticking to standard pressure .38 Special can get pricey in short order […]
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 […]
Gun Review
Avidity Arms PD10 in .30 Super Carry Review [2024]
I’ve been on a .30 Super Carry jihad for the better part of a year now. With nearly a dozen articles on the subject, incessant […]
Ammunition
30 Super Carry Ballistics Gel Testing 2024 [Part 2]
A few weeks ago I made my way to the desert to perform some ballistics gel testing. For those unaware, .30 Super Carry is something […]
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 […]
Ammunition
30 Super Carry Ballistics Gel Testing 2024 [Part 1]
At the end of 2023 I set out to see what exactly .30 Super Carry had to offer. It’s a cartridge that I’d been excited […]
Gear
Steiner TOR-X with Mantis Review [2024]
“Up. Look. Press! Down.” The Guru’s commanding voice echoes through the Yavapai Hills that crown the high desert range in Paulden, AZ. It’s 1979 at […]
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 […]
Editorial
Quality Control (QC) in 2024 – Why is it so bad?
As part of testing things for the site, I run through a lot of gear. From holsters, to guns, to parts, to EDC gear like […]
Gun Review
Heritage Manufacturing Roscoe – First Impressions [2024]
I was offered a Heritage Manufacturing Roscoe 2″ from a local FFL at the tail end of June 2024. He had ordered the gun for […]
Editorial
Training Tips: Selecting Relevant Handgun Targets
I am not the mindset lecture guy and there are other, better folks to address that topic. What I am here to talk about is […]
Gun Review
Taurus 327 Defender TORO Review [2024]
Last year I conducted a long term review of the Taurus 856 Defender TORO. While it wasn’t perfect, there was a lot of potential there. […]
EDC
Pocket Pistol Roundup – Round 2 [2024]
Last year, I wrote my “(Tiny) Pocket Pistol Roundup of 2023”. In that article, I outlined testing that I had done, and further testing that […]