Learn Something New Archives ⋆ Primer Peak

3 Drills With The S&W Bodyguard 2.0 [2025]

October 9, 2025 Paul Whaley

Through my testing here at Primer Peak and the videos I make on YouTube, I shoot a lot. I’m not a trash-shooter though, and like […]

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Conceal Carrying During Pregnancy | Pregnant Again

October 7, 2025 Ally Corless

Here we go again! Baby Primer Peak 2 (PP2) will be here this fall! As I am pregnant for the second time in two years […]

Why You Should Write Somewhere other than Social Media

September 30, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (X) are the places to let your thoughts be heard in today’s world. Everyone has a voice, more or less, in […]

Conceal Carry Methods and Back Wearing for New Parents [2025]

September 25, 2025 Daniel Reedy

In early 2025 I wrote a piece covering conceal carry while baby wearing. Due to baby Primer Peak being just a few months old, they […]

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Baby Wearing for the Conceal Carrying Parent | Back Carry

September 18, 2025 Ally Corless

Earlier this year I wrote Baby Wearing and Conceal Carry for New Mothers. In that article I heavily focused on carrying baby on my front, […]

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 […]

Federal FliteControl Vs. Hornady Critical Defense in the Beretta A300UP [2025]

August 19, 2025 Paul Whaley

Here at PrimerPeak, we’re fans of the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. Dan reviewed his back in 2023, and I’ve been testing mine since Spring 2024. […]

Purse Carry: Last Resort or Valid Option?

August 12, 2025 Ally Corless

It’s often touted that purse carry is a dangerous option that should never be considered. Some say purse carry should only be a last resort […]

The Test Redux – Standard Vickers Test & Test Variations [2025]

July 22, 2025 Paul Whaley

My first article for PrimerPeak (formerly The Firearm Rack) was the The Test. It’s a shooting drill that I’ve been shooting for nearly a decade, […]

A Few Reasons to get your Concealed Carry Permit

July 10, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Over the past few weeks I’ve had quite a few people come to me asking if I can provide them a class to obtain their […]

How to Paint Iron Sights [2025]

July 1, 2025 Paul Whaley

In the era of the red dot sight (RDS), iron sights still have a place. Really small guns generally cannot realistically mount an RDS. Takedown […]

Living Legends | Interview with Cecil Burch [2025]

June 24, 2025 Daniel Reedy

In our previous entry we spoke with veteran, mother, competitive shooter and author Julie Golob. Today we have the opportunity to chat with Cecil Burch […]

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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 […]

Living Legends | Interview with Julie Golob [2025]

May 22, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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, […]