Travis Pike is a Marine infantry veteran, firearms enthusiast, and NRA certified instructor.
Travis Pike is a lifelong shooter who just happened to be mediocre enough with a gun and a keyboard to combine the two and write. He currently teaches concealed carry courses and enjoys spending time on Florida’s Nature Coast. He is interested in helping folks protect themselves with firearms and shoot better at the range.
Experience
- 5 years in the United States Marines Corps as an Infantryman
- Expert Rifle Badge USMC
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- Freelance writer for multiple publications
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Sig Sauer P365 vs. Springfield Armory Hellcat: Which Is Better For Concealed Carry?
2 years ago
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Sig Sauer P365 or Springfield Armory Hellcat? Which should you choose as your next carry gun? We compare these two micro compacts to see which is better. (Read)
10 Most Underrated Handguns [Guide]
2 years ago
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We take a look at some handguns that deserve some love, but are often overlooked. Come see which models made the list! (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Scarface" & the Colt AR-15
2 years ago
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In this week's Guns of Pop Culture we say hello to Tony Montana's "little friend" from the 1983 film "Scarface." (Read)
Best 3D Targets for Shooting
2 years ago
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Want to shake up range time and make it a little more interesting? Invest in a 3D target! We have the rundown on some of the best in the biz! Come see! (Read)
Best Plinking Guns, Targets & Games
2 years ago
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Plinking is a favorite past time for many shooters, but how do you spice up range days? Come see what plinking guns, targets, and even games we recommend! (Read)
Sig Sauer P320 Models: Meet the Lineup [Ultimate Guide]
2 years ago
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Ever wondered about the difference between the P320 Nitron, Spectre, Legion, or M17? Fear not, we're explaining all of Sig Sauer's P320 models! (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" & the Remington 870
2 years ago
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Who doesn't love the "Terminator" series?! We sure do and we're taking a look at Terminator 2 and the Remington 870 in the hands of Sarah Connor. (Read)
Best Sci-Fi Movie Guns That Actually Exist (Kind Of)
2 years ago
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We take a look at some of our favorite sci-fi movie guns and break down the firearms they're built on...from Terminator to RoboCop, come see what we found! (Read)
What Happened to the Hudson H9?
2 years ago
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In a new series here on Pew Pew Tactical we dive into some firearm designs that started but never quite made it and answer the question...what happened? (Read)
Best Rimfire Scopes & Optics of 2024
2 years ago
We lay out our favorite scopes and red dots designed for rimfire rifles. From competition to plinking, come see what we recommend. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Lone Wolf McQuade" & the Browning Auto 5
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at Chuck Norris in "Lone Wolf McQuade" and the Browning Auto 5 he wields. (Read)
Glock 17 Review: Best Full-Size 9mm?
2 years ago
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We hands-on test the Glock 17 -- a classic, full-size 9mm pistol known for its durability. Does it hold up? Come find out. (Read)
