Reviews Archives ⋆ Primer Peak

POM Industries Pepper Spray – Why I Carry It [2025]

October 14, 2025 Paul Whaley

Pepper Spray (also known as Oleoresin capsicum, AKA OC Spray) is a contentious topic. In the world of firearm media, many folks will forgo pepper […]

Steelhead Outdoors Fast Access Pistol Box Safe

Steelhead Outdoors Fast Access Pistol Box Review [2025]

October 2, 2025 Daniel Reedy

If you’ve been reading Primer Peak for the last year, you’ve probably noticed a fair bit of content regarding firearms and parenthood. We’ve welcomed two […]

Colt Viper Revolver Review [2025]

September 23, 2025 Daniel Reedy

When Colt revolvers re-entered the scene in 2017, I was immediately intrigued. The Prancing Pony dances through the imaginations of many revolver enthusiasts, though they […]

Invictus

September 2, 2025 Graham Haley

SETTING THE SCENE The ramshackle house was not much of a structure. Cement blocks and plywood walls bolted to a metal frame, surrounded by a […]

I Walked Out of Class, Here’s Why

August 5, 2025 Daniel Reedy

I attended my first formal shooting lesson as an adult in 2012. Since then I’ve attended over 800 hours of training, almost entirely on my […]

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, […]

Beretta PX4 Compact Carry LTT Langdon Tactical

Beretta PX4 Compact Carry 2 Pistol Review [2025]

July 15, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Savage Renegauge Security Shotgun Review [2025]

July 8, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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, […]

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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 […]

Taurus 692 Executive Grade Long Term Review and Deep Dive

June 3, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

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Markwell Hard Candy Enamel Review – Eye Candy [2025]

May 27, 2025 Paul Whaley

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 […]