On The Perf
Adam Maxwell and Adam Riser talk about gear, techniques, tactics for 3 Gun, USPSA, PCSL and other action shooting sports.
Episodes
54 episodes
#53 - PCSL 2 Gun Nationals
We're back where On The Perf started—recording at PCSL 2 Gun Nationals. This time the Adams shot the main match to have a real go at it. There was sickness, broken guns, occluded dots, and all kinds of shenanigans. Neither Adam feels redeemed, ...
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Episode 53
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2:10:36
#52 - Match Etiquette
Maxwell got a deer, and Riser got the Flu, but we're still gonna sit down and record an episode for everyone. Today we talk a bit about match etiquette—some of the dos and don'ts of how to conduct yourself at the range. Plus, a bit of shit talk...
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Episode 52
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1:07:00
#51 - How To Be A Great RO
On today's episode, we cover all the dos and don'ts of being a great RO. If you want to volunteer (and you should), then this is your road map on how to do it well and what to watch out for.
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Episode 51
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1:55:17
#50 - Listener Questions
Today we answer listener questions about Briley pistols, best dots for shotguns, front site focus vs target focus, magazine choice, most interesting targets for each platform, red dot mounting options, IWB holster questions, rifle shooting, and...
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Episode 50
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1:43:57
#49 - Area 2
Maxwell goes to Area 2 in Phoenix, barely makes major, aims hard a lots of zebra targets, does a bit of one-handed shenanigans, and wins a fat stack of belt cash.
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Episode 49
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1:42:48
#48 - Vortex Shootout
Riser flies down to Texas to compete in the Vortex Shootout. There was a tornado, torrential rain, stage wins, a DQ, and un-DQ, and a full-on survival day preceding his best finish of the season. This one was epic.
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Episode 48
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1:36:09
#47 - USPSA Race Gun Nationals
On this episode, Maxwell breaks down all things USPSA Race Gun Nationals in St George Utah including the world's scariest make ready, staged-mag long courses, some dude who came down the Idaho to take over the world, and whether or not you shou...
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Episode 47
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1:55:45
#46 - Memorial 3 Gun
Riser flies out to North Carolina to shoot Memorial 3 Gun. Long range, huge shotgun stages, hard pistol shots, option stages, and a good cry with an RO, this match had it all. Plus, Brian Nelson once again solves 3 gun, Adam finds out that 6x i...
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Episode 46
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1:37:21
#45 - Listener Questions
Adam and Adam answer listener questions about coming back after an injury, stage planning, PCCs for rifle practice, ICORE vs bowling pins, flying with 3 gun gear, designing good stages in small areas, and more.
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Episode 45
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1:24:00
#44 - Overlays and Load Development
Today we answer a short listener question, discuss the freight cost of all the metals that the US team brought home from South Africa, and discuss Riser's process for developing rifle loads so Maxwell can build on for his new 45-70 deer rifle.&...
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Episode 44
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1:32:52
#43 - Cross Training
Adam and Adam discuss cross training for shooting sports. Maxwell uses motocross and video games, Riser uses climbing and mountain biking, and they both work out. But how does all of this help? Plus, when do you bail on yet another gun safe and...
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Episode 43
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1:19:48
#42 - Listener Questions
More listener questions answered by the Adams. Carrying a double stack 1911, upgrading pistols, giving back, future of the sport, wearing out barrels, why short courses matter, rule sets.
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Episode 42
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1:13:45
#41 - Shotgun Qualifier Final Results
The Adam's talk about new pistols on the way, Maxwell's road trip shotgun find, and a whole ton of talk about the complete results of the IPSC Shotgun World Shoot qualifiers. Things got pretty crazy in Nebraska with a lot of swings in the bubbl...
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Episode 41
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1:15:50
#40 - Pistol Epic
Riser is back, and the Adams talk through the history of their competition pistols. A lot of mistakes were made along the way. So, if you want to avoid the pitfalls and save thousands of dollars, then listen up.
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Episode 40
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1:37:45
#39 - Maxwell's First Solo Episode
The shorter of the two Adam's had to take care of something, so Maxwell is running solo this week to bring you another round of listener questions. Enjoy.
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Episode 39
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59:02
#38 - Listener Questions
It's that time once again to answer our backlog of listener questions. On this one we cover Mini Rifle as a replacement for .223 on ranges that don't allow it in matches, proper fitting of an AR, a deep dive into different shotgun loads, and ou...
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Episode 38
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1:44:08
#37 - Fuds In Orange Vests and Shotgun Qualifiers
Sorry about the super quite audio on this one. We had a recording mishap and this was the best we could do in post. But, at least you get to hear about the world's longest Hunters Education class, some super Gary range officer stuff, the state ...
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Episode 37
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1:25:37
#36 - Making Local Matches Matter
Today we have a great listener question about how to get more from local matches. We talk about who to squad with, how to add pressure, when to care, and when to just have fun with the boys. Plus, we expose the gate code to every shooting range...
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Episode 36
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1:04:44
#35 - The State Of TacOps
TacOps used to be the biggest division in 3 Gun by far. Now, it's a ghost town. Adam and Adam break down the history of this division and discuss the future.
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Episode 35
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1:15:13
#34 - USPSA Multigun Nationals
Sorry in advance for the audio on this one. The combination of recording in the camper and our crappy mics didn't do well. But, this one is a banger. The Adams sat down the morning after USPSA Multigun Nationals to talk about about the match. R...
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Episode 34
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1:30:06
#33 - Should We Kill Carry Optics?
Carry Optics is by far the biggest division in USPSA, but should it even be a thing? With it being so close to Limited Optics in both gear and results, there's a lot of talk about combining the two. In this episode, the Adams talk about the pro...
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Episode 33
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1:20:56
#32 - Recovering From A Bad Stage
How you deal with a bad stage can drastically impact the rest of your match. In this episode, Adam and Adam go over their process for getting back on track after bombing hard.
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Episode 32
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1:07:13
#31 - USPSA Factory Gun Nationals
While Riser recovers after the drive home from Canada, Maxwell updated him on the sport's happenings and talks about all the good and bad of the 2025 USPSA Factory Gun Nationals. Plus, Hunter hands out a duffle-bag of cash.
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Episode 31
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1:23:50