Press Releases Archives ⋆ Primer Peak

Beretta and Garmin Introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta 500 Limited Edition Smartwatch

January 13, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Earlier today we received word from Beretta about the latest piece in their 500 years anniversary celebration. Taking a slightly different note than expected, this […]

Smith & Wesson S&W M&P 2.0 Metal Long Slide New Leak

LEAK | NEW Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Metal Long Slide

January 13, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Earlier today we learned of a new pistol from Smith & Wesson. This is an update to their M&P 2.0 Metal line, bringing us their […]

NEW 309 MRD Pistol from FN USA

January 13, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Earlier today FN announced their latest pistol, the 309 MRD. The 309 MRD is a polymer frame, hammer fired 9mm handgun. MSRP on the 309 MRD […]

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NEW RWT Pocket Medical Kit

September 12, 2025 Daniel Reedy

One of the major lacking factors in most people’s EDC is effective medical gear. Over the past decade I’ve seen a huge uptick in the […]

LEAK | Taurus 66 Combat Revolver

September 3, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Earlier today we received notice of a new revolver coming from Taurus. This new revolver is known as the 66 Combat. It is a stainless […]

SIG Sauer P320 Banned from use in IDPA [2025]

July 31, 2025 Daniel Reedy

The saga surrounding the SIG Sauer P320 continues to evolve. This morning we woke up from an announcement from IDPA, one of the largest bodies […]

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Revolver Fest 2025 with American Fighting Revolver

March 4, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Wheelgun worshippers, start winding up for a whopper of a whooppee. The folks at American Fighting Revolver are bringing their “East Coast Roundup” to 2025. […]

CoolFire Trainer Sidekick- SHOT Show 2025

January 26, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Primer Peak is no stranger to the folks at CoolFire. Back in 2022 veteran writer Sean B. had the opportunity to give us a long-term […]

NEW CRKT Provoke X Axe – SHOT Show 2025

January 24, 2025 Daniel Reedy

One of the more interesting things I saw during SHOT Show 2025 was the CRKT Provoke X Axe. I’m not a big blade guy, but […]

VZ High Horn J-Frame Grips now Available

January 24, 2025 Daniel Reedy

A few weeks ago I published my review of the Lipsey’s, Smith & Wesson, and AFR collaboration, the Ultimate Carry series of J-Frame revolvers. You […]

Beretta – SHOT Show 2025

January 20, 2025 Daniel Reedy

This year I had the opportunity to attend an invitational Beretta range day prior to SHOT Show 2025. During this event Beretta had guests cycle […]

Aridus Industries – SHOT Show 2025

January 20, 2025 Daniel Reedy

One of the most interesting releases of SHOT Show 2025 came from Aridus Industries. During the pre-SHOT Beretta range day Aridus unveiled their long awaited […]

NEW 360 Kit Adapter from Dark Star Gear and 360 Performance Shooting

August 13, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Recently I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Rangemaster Advanced Shotgun Instructor Development Course. One of my fellow students was Ashton Ray of 360 […]

NEW TOR-X from Mantis with Steiner

July 31, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Today Mantis released their latest product, the TOR-X. This is a collaboration between the Mantis you know and love, and Steiner who is known for […]

Colt Python Experience with American Fighting Revolver

July 19, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Earlier today the folks at American Fighting RevolverAmerican Fighting Revolver announced their latest training event. Hosted by Range Ready in Louisiana, the Colt Python Experience […]

Press Releases

Beretta and Garmin Introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta 500 Limited Edition Smartwatch

LEAK | NEW Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Metal Long Slide

NEW 309 MRD Pistol from FN USA

NEW RWT Pocket Medical Kit

LEAK | Taurus 66 Combat Revolver

SIG Sauer P320 Banned from use in IDPA [2025]

Revolver Fest 2025 with American Fighting Revolver

CoolFire Trainer Sidekick- SHOT Show 2025

NEW CRKT Provoke X Axe – SHOT Show 2025

VZ High Horn J-Frame Grips now Available

Beretta – SHOT Show 2025

Aridus Industries – SHOT Show 2025

NEW 360 Kit Adapter from Dark Star Gear and 360 Performance Shooting

NEW TOR-X from Mantis with Steiner

Colt Python Experience with American Fighting Revolver

Disclaimer: The Griffin Armament A3 grip was purchased at the cost of the author.

Disclaimer: The EDCL2-T was purchased at the cost of the author.