Gun Review
Smith & Wesson 632 Ultimate Carry Review [2025]
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 […]
Reviews
EDC
Seiko SNJ025 “Arnie” Review – Get To The Choppa! [2025]
I love film. I’ve written about it in a few places here at Primer Peak, and that love for cinema has influenced me in many […]
AR 15
Staff Picks – Our Best Articles of 2024
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 […]
Gun Review
Taurus 692 Executive Grade Initial Impressions [2024]
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 […]
EDC
Markwell Watches “datematic” Review [2024]
Once a month, I host a watch meetup for Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s a casual gathering, where watch nerds come to enjoy food and […]
Reviews
The Diamond Smugglers – Ian Fleming – Book Review [2024]
While people know Ian Fleming for his James Bond series, he also published a handful of non-fiction works. In 1957, Fleming published The Diamond Smugglers, […]
Gear Reviews
Aridus Industries Bolt Release for Beretta 1301/A300 Review [2024]
I spent a lot of time behind the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol throughout 2023. In short, I really love the gun, and it performed excellently […]
Guns
The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 – First Impressions [2024]
The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0. You already know what it is. It’s been heavily featured in recent gun media, and has been shilled to […]
Gun Review
Avidity Arms PD10 in .30 Super Carry Review [2024]
I’ve been on a .30 Super Carry jihad for the better part of a year now. With nearly a dozen articles on the subject, incessant […]
Gear
Steiner TOR-X with Mantis Review [2024]
“Up. Look. Press! Down.” The Guru’s commanding voice echoes through the Yavapai Hills that crown the high desert range in Paulden, AZ. It’s 1979 at […]
Gun Review
Smith & Wesson Shield Plus in .30 Super Carry Review [2024]
If you’ve been reading Primer Peak for a while now, you’ll know that I’m a certified .30 Super Carry fanatic. I’ve done ballistics testing, compared […]
Editorial
Quality Control (QC) in 2024 – Why is it so bad?
As part of testing things for the site, I run through a lot of gear. From holsters, to guns, to parts, to EDC gear like […]
Gun Review
Heritage Manufacturing Roscoe – First Impressions [2024]
I was offered a Heritage Manufacturing Roscoe 2″ from a local FFL at the tail end of June 2024. He had ordered the gun for […]
Gun Review
Taurus 327 Defender TORO Review [2024]
Last year I conducted a long term review of the Taurus 856 Defender TORO. While it wasn’t perfect, there was a lot of potential there. […]
EDC
Tango Down Aimpoint ACRO P2-CAP Review [2024]
The Aimpoint ACRO P-2 is an optic that I have a lot of experience with. I’ve owned a handful of them over the years, and […]