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 be zeroed, despite what some folks may claim. For guns with adjustable sights, we’re slowly moving away from “one size fits all” methods of dialing things in. More companies are…
Oh to be in the third trimester (again)! At the time of writing I am officially 9 months pregnant. Baby Primer Peak 1 (PP1) was born at 8 months, and while I was in the third trimester, it didn’t really feel like I was. Now that I’ve surpassed Baby PP1’s gestational age at birth, here is some…
Earlier this year I reviewed the 3-inch version of the Colt Viper. Since then I’ve purchased that exact revolver, and have continued carrying and taking it to the range. During this time I’ve had the opportunity to experiment with a variety of accessories to help improve my experience, both on and off the range. Here…
It’s time for Episode 2 of the “3 Drills” series! In this series, I take a gun that I’m testing, and run it through its paces with 3 shooting drills. For this episode, I’m covering the Glock 43x. This is a hot carry gun, but also a gun that I’ve been personally shooting a ton.…
So you’re thinking about becoming a professional firearms instructor? Good for you! There’s always a need for knowledgeable and safe people to help newcomers and veterans alike learn how to improve their skills with a gun in their hand. You’ve probably hit the range a time or two, have maybe taken some classes, and are…
I recently picked up a Glock 43x MOS slide from Sean here at Primer Peak. He’s testing the Aimpoint COA Glock, and had a spare slide to offload. He offered it to me, and I chose to buy. However, I’m not a huge fan of the slimline MOS cut. It’s really just an RMSc optic…
Gun owners are almost as varied as car owners in the United States. Some folks are become intimately familiar with their tools, perform regular maintenance and maintain proficiency in their use. Others want whatever is cheap, simple, and suits their most basic needs. For gun people, that can mean owning a gun, sticking it in…
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 spray, and just carry a gun. However, more and more people are understanding the escalation of force, and are looking for more self defense tools. I’ve carried pepper spray on…
Through my testing here at Primer Peak and the videos I make on YouTube, I shoot a lot. I’m not a trash-shooter though, and like to use those rounds for testing in a practical manner. That means shooting a lot of drills, and in this new series, I wanted to share 3 drills that I’ve…
Here we go again! Baby Primer Peak 2 (PP2) will be here this fall! As I am pregnant for the second time in two years I find myself once again evaluating my conceal carry set up. Here are some considerations I’ve made as a pregnant, conceal carrying mom of a (now) year old baby. I…