Best Of Lists
Staff Picks – Our Best Articles of 2025
It’s that time of year once again! Every January we take a look back on the previous year, and reflect on our work. Each contributor […]
Reviews
EDC
Mount West Watch Co. “Summit” Review [2025]
I host two local watch enthusiast meetups each month. We’re located in Salt Lake City, Utah, but we’ve hosted meetups all around northern Utah. Well, […]
EDC
5-Star DC Speed Loader Initial Impressions [2025]
Recently I saw a thread over at pistol-forum about a new speed loader from 5-Star, the DC. Curious, I headed over to their website to […]
EDC
Pistol Mounted Optic Tool and Combat Sight Tool Review | Pocket Tools Perfected
Whether you’re an optics guy, or an old school irons-only shooter, adjusting your sights is something everyone should be familiar with. Even pistols need to […]
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POM Industries Pepper Spray – Why I Carry It [2025]
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 […]
Gear Reviews
Steelhead Outdoors Fast Access Pistol Box Review [2025]
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 […]
Gun Review
Colt Viper Revolver Review [2025]
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 […]
Editorial
Editorial
I Walked Out of Class, Here’s Why
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]