Event Coverage
Mossberg – SHOT Show 2025
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, […]
Editorial
XS Sights (Bodyguard 2.0 Sights) – SHOT Show 2025
I’m still deep in the weeds with my S&W Bodyguard 2.0 testing, which has been ongoing since August of 2024. One of my many gripes […]
Event Coverage
Lipsey’s – SHOT Show 2025
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 […]
Event Coverage
Colt – SHOT Show 2025
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 […]
Editorial
Paul’s Range Day Recap – SHOT Show 2025
While SHOT begins tomorrow, the Industry Range Day was today, on the 20th. Dan and I attended, and managed to look at everything that we […]
Event Coverage
Beretta – SHOT Show 2025
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 […]
Event Coverage
Aridus Industries – SHOT Show 2025
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Editorial
30 Super Carry in the Face of Terrorism and Mass Casualty Events
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 […]
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 […]
Editorial
Living Legends | Interview with Rob Haught [2024]
In the first edition of this series we chatted with Tom Givens of Rangemaster. Today we have the opportunity to speak with the Sultan of […]
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, […]