Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

On The Perf

Sports EN ↓ 84 episodes

Adam Maxwell and Adam Riser talk about gear, techniques, tactics for 3 Gun, USPSA, PCSL and other action shooting sports. 

Author

Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

Category

Sports

Podcast website

ontheperf.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

#83 - Suppressors 08.07.2026

Shhhhhhh. We're talking about suppressors. 

#82 - Rifle Upgrades 01.07.2026

You decided to start into competition shooting, so you take the old AR out of the safe. You know, the one you paid way too much for during panic buying time? But, you want to do a few upgrades. What do you do, and in what order, before it's time to pull the cord and just buy a new rifle?

#81 - High Desert Championship - Part 2 24.06.2026

The thrilling conclusion of 3 gun on the Galapagos islands. 

#80 - High Desert Championship - Part 1 17.06.2026

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, and there is already plenty of shenanigans. 

#79 - Hornady Precision Hunter 10.06.2026

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 03.06.2026

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 27.05.2026

Maxwell shoots the PCSL Belt Championship after somehow getting an Atlas pistol to make weight in practical division. 

#76 - Armory Belt Series 20.05.2026

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 13.05.2026

Riser shoots his first NRL Hunter match of the season and gets his ass kicked. 

#74 - More Listener Questions 06.05.2026

Part 2 of the epic LQ episode. 

#73 - Listener Questions 29.04.2026

You ask, we answer. Simple as that. 

#72 - Texas 3 Gun 22.04.2026

Maxwell dries out after the wet and wild final day of Texas 3 Gun.  

#71 - Long Shots and Bad Backs 15.04.2026

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 08.04.2026

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 01.04.2026

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 25.03.2026

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 18.03.2026

Maxwell goes on a tear over the public discussion about the selection process for USPSA Nationals. 

#66 - Helping New Shooters 11.03.2026

Riser's new pistol. Double Gary. And helping new shooters get into the sport. 

#65 - How We Practice 04.03.2026

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 25.02.2026

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 18.02.2026

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 11.02.2026

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 04.02.2026

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 28.01.2026

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 21.01.2026

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 everything you need to know about what can be done to a shotgun these days. 

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