Learn Something New
The Test Redux – Standard Vickers Test & Test Variations [2025]
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, […]
Gun Review
Beretta PX4 Compact Carry 2 Pistol Review [2025]
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 […]
Editorial
A Few Reasons to get your Concealed Carry Permit
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 […]
Gun Review
Savage Renegauge Security Shotgun Review [2025]
Savage typically isn’t a name that comes to mind when looking for a modern defensive shotgun. A few years ago they decided to change that, […]
Best Of Lists
Summertime Range Day Essentials [2025]
Summertime is here and our range days just got a little sweatier. Living in the American Southwest we’ve started adding a few more items to […]
EDC
How to Paint Iron Sights [2025]
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 […]
Editorial
Living Legends | Interview with Cecil Burch [2025]
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 […]
EDC
Moon Clips and the Taurus 692 Executive Grade [2025]
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. […]
Gear
OT Defense StippleTec Stippling Kit Review – DIY Grippiness [2025]
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 […]
Editorial
Nitrocellulose, Soothsayers, and Falling Skies
Recently while browsing Facebook I saw an industry personality talking how the ammunition situation is about to take a serious turn for the worse. The […]
Gun Review
Taurus 692 Executive Grade Long Term Review and Deep Dive
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 […]
Editorial
How the 30SC Shield Plus Ruined Other Guns
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 […]
EDC
Markwell Hard Candy Enamel Review – Eye Candy [2025]
After the publication of my Markwell “datematic” review in 2024, I was excited to see what the brand would release next. John from Markwell alluded […]
Editorial
Living Legends | Interview with Julie Golob [2025]
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, […]
Editorial
The Most Overlooked Benefits of Dry Practice [2025]
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 […]