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Shield Arms Glock 43x/48 Carry Magwell Review [2025]

April 17, 2025 Paul Whaley

During Technical Handgun – Tests & Standards in 2023, I shot my Glock 48 for the class. During those two days, I had some serious […]

Revolvers for Conceal Carry | Best Choices [2025]

February 18, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Smith & Wesson 632 Ultimate Carry Review [2025]

January 16, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

30 Super Carry in the Face of Terrorism and Mass Casualty Events

January 9, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Taurus 692 Executive Grade Initial Impressions [2024]

December 31, 2024 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 – First Impressions [2024]

October 29, 2024 Paul Whaley

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 […]

Avidity Arms PD10 in .30 Super Carry Review [2024]

October 22, 2024 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

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30 Super Carry Ballistics Gel Testing 2024 [Part 2]

October 15, 2024 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

What Grips Should You Put On Your Defensive Revolver? [2024]

October 3, 2024 Paul Whaley

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 […]

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30 Super Carry Ballistics Gel Testing 2024 [Part 1]

October 1, 2024 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Steiner TOR-X with Mantis Review [2024]

September 26, 2024 Graham Haley

“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 […]

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Smith & Wesson Shield Plus in .30 Super Carry Review [2024]

September 10, 2024 Daniel Reedy

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 […]