As the Editor-in-Chief of GunsAmerica, Hunt365, Decoding Darkness, and Suppressor Academy, True Pearce brings a rare blend of legal expertise, competitive shooting credentials, and deep hunting knowledge to the forefront of the firearms world. A former professional sponsored 3-Gun and Multigun competitor with multiple championships and titles, True’s shooting career began in long-range and tactical sniper matches—and he still burns powder in precision competitions, now branching into Hunter NRL.
A certified firearms instructor who has trained over 10,000 students face-to-face, True has also served on both sides of the courtroom as an attorney and currently as an elected Prosecuting Attorney. He has prosecuted and defended high-profile self-defense and firearms cases, giving him a unique, real-world perspective on the Second Amendment.
Outside the courtroom and off the range, True is a true western outdoorsman. A lifelong hunter and rancher, he rides and hunts off his own string of horses and pack animals, chasing elk, mule deer, wolves, coyotes, and anything else in season. He’s a longtime reloader, producing both precision rifle ammo and, back in the day, handloading over 40,000 rounds of 9mm and 5.56 annually for competition.
He’s also a thermal and night vision expert, known for his obsession with high-end optics, and is rarely found without a camera or a guitar nearby. Whether he’s glassing a distant ridge, reviewing cutting-edge gear, or deep in legal research, True brings passion, precision, and grit to everything he does.
Experience:
– Professional Shooter – Sponsored 3-Gun & Multigun competitor with multiple titles and a foundation in long-range and sniper/tactical matches.
– Firearms Instructor – Certified instructor with over 10,000 students trained face-to-face.
– Elected Prosecuting Attorney – Attorney with real-world experience defending and prosecuting self-defense and gun-related cases.
– Hunter & Rancher – Horseback hunter with a working ranch, passionate about elk, deer, predator, and backcountry hunting.
– Reloading & Ballistics Expert – Precision reloader and former high-volume competition handloader.
– Optics Authority – Known for his deep knowledge and unrelenting standards in optics, thermal, and night vision gear.
– Outdoor Creative – Avid photographer, guitar player, and outdoorsman with a sharp eye for gear and storytelling.
– 2A Advocate – Committed to protecting the Second Amendment and educating Americans about their rights and responsibilities.
Great review. I bought a Springfield 1911 Prodiy Comp two months ago after watching your review of that gun.
You were very happy with the 1911Comp. How does the gun in this review compare?
Hi Earl,
If you want a polymer gun the Echelon Comp is tough to beat. If you want superior accuracy, superior trigger, and unlimited potential, the Prodigy Comp can’t be beat for the money. A $300 trigger job and it will compete with $3500 2011s. I don’t think you did the wrong thing if you like 1911/2011 style guns.
-True