Articles by Paul Whaley

About Paul Whaley

Paul Whaley is a guy with an interest in practical and defensive pistol shooting techniques with an eye for quality gear. He has received training from Holistic Solutions Group, John Johnston of Citizens Defense Research, Darryl Bolke, Cecil Birch, and Chuck Haggard. When not trying to become a better shooter, he can be found enjoying a Resident Evil game or listening to Warren Zevon.

XTech Tactical HK VP9/P30 Magazine | OEM Alternative?

December 18, 2018 Paul Whaley

What do fine champagne, caviar, and Heckler & Koch products have in common? They’re all expensive. Despite this, HK guns have come down in price […]

Bill Drill | A Simple Drill

December 13, 2018 Paul Whaley

This week’s Pistol Power Drills is a very simple one, the Bill Drill. This is a quick, repeatable drill, that stresses some of the most […]

FAST Drill | Push Your Limits To The Extreme

November 29, 2018 Paul Whaley

This week’s Pistol Power Drill is another classic benchmark that will show you exactly what you need to work on. The Fundamentals, Accuracy, & Speed […]

Strike Industries Oppressor | Product Review

November 28, 2018 Paul Whaley

The Strike Industries Oppressor is a blast redirector designed to help you not piss off your range buddies. Muzzle brakes and compensators have lots of […]

Federal American Eagle & Blazer Black Pack Review | Good Price, Good Ammo?

November 27, 2018 Paul Whaley

Rebate, sale, and discount. What do these words have in common? Well, they get us hyped for a good deal, and who doesn’t like a […]

DS Grips Beretta 92 Grips | Product Review

November 26, 2018 Paul Whaley

Popular media sells guns, whether it be in film or television form. We all know people who bought a Beretta 92FS after watching Die Hard for the […]

Strike Industries JCOMP GEN2 Review | Japanese Flair For Recoil Control

November 22, 2018 Paul Whaley

The Strike Industries JCOMP GEN2 is a re-engineered update to the Type 89 compensator. The Japanese military has been using the Type 89 rifle since […]

Dot Torture Drill | Pistol Power Drills

November 14, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Dot Torture Drill” Fifty Rounds, All Clean Hits. This week’s Pistol Power Drill is a modern classic, the Dot Torture Drill. This drill is accuracy-centric, […]

Surefire EDCL2-T | Product Review

November 8, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Surefire EDCL2-T” Dual Mode, High Lumen Output. Quality Design, Bombproof Construction. EDC Greatness? Surefire’s update to the EB2 Backup light is a fairly recent addition […]

TorkMag-35 AR Magazine | Product Review

November 6, 2018 Paul Whaley

“TorkMag-35 AR Magazine” Innovative Design & Higher Capacity The TorkMag-35 is an AR magazine that sets itself apart from the competition with radical design, and […]

Strike Industries Venom Flash Hider | Product Review

October 31, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Strike Industries Venom Flash Hider” Impressive Performance, Good Looks, And A Reasonable Price The Venom Flash Hider is a muzzle device made by California based […]

Aim Surplus AR Ambi Safety Selector | Product Review

October 29, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Aim Surplus AR Ambi Safety Selector” Sometimes You Get What You Pay For The Ohio based Aim Surplus has been selling firearms, ammo, and accessories for […]

BCM MLOK Rail Covers Review: Cheap, Yet Excellent

October 16, 2018 Paul Whaley

BCM is a household name in regards to AR-15s, and AR accessories. They make some of the best components out there, and the BCM MLOK […]

Variations On Drills Part 1 | Pistol Power Drills

October 12, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Variations On Drills Part 1” What’s Old Is New Again. This week’s Pistol Power Drills is a bit different, as we will be covering variations […]

Mozambique Failure To Stop Drill | Pistol Power Drills

October 4, 2018 Paul Whaley

“Mozambique Failure To Stop Drill” Two To The Chest, One To The Head. This week’s Pistol Power Drill is a classic, the Mozambique Failure To […]