Articles by Daniel Reedy

About Daniel Reedy

Daniel holds instructor certifications from Rangemaster, Agile Training & Consulting, and the NRA. He has received training from Craig Douglas, Tom Givens, and Steve Fisher among others. He also has experience competing in USPSA, CAS, 3 Gun, and Steel Challenge. In his free time Daniel enjoys petting puppies and reading the Constitution. His work is also published by Athlon Outdoors, AmmoLand, Recoil Concealment, Air Force Times, and other publications.

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 […]

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Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules – A Book for Parents and Kids (Review)

February 11, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Earlier this year I spent a few days at home with a fever, cough, and general yuckiness. After a day of playing video games, it […]

OP Engineering Battery Cap for Steiner MPS Review [2025]

January 28, 2025 Daniel Reedy

I’ve been using the Steiner MPS for a few years now. I originally picked mine up just a few weeks after release back in 2022, […]

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 […]

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Mossberg – SHOT Show 2025

January 22, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Mossberg wasn’t one to be left out for SHOT Show 2025. Over the past few years they’ve been adding variations to their 940 shotgun lineup, […]

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Lipsey’s – SHOT Show 2025

January 21, 2025 Daniel Reedy

My first stop during SHOT Show 2025 was the Lipsey’s booth. In the weeks leading up to SHOT I’d heard rumors of greatness coming, thanks […]

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Colt – SHOT Show 2025

January 21, 2025 Daniel Reedy

One of the more unexpected things I saw at SHOT Show this year came from Colt Manufacturing. I took a stop by their booth during […]

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 […]

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 […]

Staff Picks – Our Best Articles of 2024

January 7, 2025 Daniel Reedy

We like to start every year with a retrospective on the preceding 365 days of Primer Peak. Each person who contributed in the previous year […]

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 […]