On The Perf
Adam Maxwell and Adam Riser talk about gear, techniques, tactics for 3 Gun, USPSA, PCSL and other action shooting sports.
Episodes
81 episodes
#80 - High Desert Championship - Part 1
It's time folks. Adam and Adam go to the High Desert Championship - or is it the High Desert Shooting Adventure Challenge? - and shoot the biggest stages in the world of 3 gun. This is part one, recorded after our first day of shooting, a...
#79 - Hornady Precision Hunter
Riser teams up with his climbing partner to shoot small things from really far away in lots of wind. Good times were had by all.
#78 - Drama and Gear
Alright folks. It's the one you've been waiting for. If you know, you know. And if you don't, then you're about to.
#77 - Belt Championship
Maxwell shoots the PCSL Belt Championship after somehow getting an Atlas pistol to make weight in practical division.
#76 - Armory Belt Series
Riser shoots the final round of the Armory Belt Series, including an MP5 with an FRT, shooting from a car, and two low-light stages. Basically, the best indoor match to conclude the best indoor series that's ever happened.
#75 - NRL Hunter
Riser shoots his first NRL Hunter match of the season and gets his ass kicked.
#72 - Texas 3 Gun
Maxwell dries out after the wet and wild final day of Texas 3 Gun.
#71 - Long Shots and Bad Backs
Maxwell is in Texas, but Riser missed his flight after blowing up his back once again. We get a glimpse into Texas 3 Gun and hear how project 6 ARC is progressing.
#70 - Project 6 ARC
Maxwell tries to blow up a 6 ARC by turning it up to 11, and we play a game of fantasy 3 gun for the Texas match.
#69 - Superstition Mountain Mystery 3 Gun
Riser shoots the season opener in 108-degree temps and tries not to melt. It all got off to a rough start but ended up better than expected. Plus, we see who won the first round of fantasy 3 gun league.
#68 - Spring Has Sprung
Things are thawing out up north for Maxwell, while Riser swelters in 108-degree heat in the van in Phoenix at the season opener. Here how the off-season prep has worked, and plans for the future. Plus, some drama in the standings.
#67 - Nationals Selection Rant
Maxwell goes on a tear over the public discussion about the selection process for USPSA Nationals.
#66 - Helping New Shooters
Riser's new pistol. Double Gary. And helping new shooters get into the sport.
#65 - How We Practice
On this episode, we go over how we practice—from setup to props to drills to what guns we use to tips and tricks for saving time. Oh yeah, and Maxwell has an announcement.
#64 - PCSL Changes
It's a new season, and rule books are being updated. PCSL is making changes to both 2 Gun and pistol-only matches, partly due to the influx of people shooting BELT. Here's what you need to know.
#63 - What Are We Working On
At the beginning of each season, it's common to work on the things you did poorly the last season in order to help you become a more well-rounded shooter. Here's our list for this year.
#62 - Carry vs Competition
How well does competition shooting translate into the carry world? Well, it depends on a lot of things. In today's episode we go deep into concealed carry... guns, gear, techniques, and a few stories about close calls.
#61 - Longest LQ Episode Ever
Welp. We finally crested the 2 hour mark with our longest listener question episode ever. Enjoy the extra podcast this week.
#60 - I Used To Believe
Over the years our opinions on gear and techniques have changed a lot. These are some things that Riser and Maxwell used to hold strong opinions on which have since changed.
#59 - Modified Shotguns
Tube-fed shotguns have changed a lot in the last few seasons. The introduction of Modified division in USPSA and the upcoming Shotgun World Shoot have driven advancements that make cutting-edge shotguns from five years ago seem tame. Here's eve...
#58 - 2026 Season Preview
The 2026 shooting season is shaping up. Adam and Adam talk about their plans for prep, matches, and classes for the next year.
#57 - 2025 Year In Review
2025 was a pretty wild year for the two Adams. Lots of matches, lots of classes, lots of rounds down range, and some important lessons learned. In the first week of the new year we take a quick peak back at the last 12 months.
#56 - Ballistics and Calculators
If you're going to do any shooting past 100 yards, then you need to really understand what your bullet is doing as it travels out into the world. Today's episode is a short lesson on what impacts a bullet's flight as well as a quick how-to guid...