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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[Review] Henry Axe .410: Lever "Not a Shotgun"
4 years ago
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The Henry Axe in .410 is the most fun you'll have in a long time. A quality-built and reliable plinker, there's not much room for upgrades but who cares? (Read)
IWI TS12 Review: Space Shotgun with Some Flaws [Field Tested]
4 years ago
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Looking at the ultra-futuristic IWI TS12 semi-auto shotgun? We hands-on test it and although it's massively fun, there's still some flaws you need to know. (Read)
Springfield Saint Victor Review: Best Sub-$1000 AR-15?
4 years ago
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AR-15s are a dime a dozen. But the Springfield Saint Victor packs tons of upgrades in a well-built and light package that makes it a deal at under $1000. (Read)
[Loadout] Guns & Gear of a US Marine
4 years ago
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Want to know what a US Marine carries? We'll cover the guns, gear, knives, and woobies of grunts and how to clone their loadout as a civilian. (Read)
Remington 870 Vs. Mossberg 500: [Battle of the Pumps]
4 years ago
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Not sure which pump shotgun to get? We cover the Remington 870 vs Mossberg 500 in terms of controls, action, materials, ergonomics, shell lifters, and more. (Read)
14 Best Service Pistols Of The World
4 years ago
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What handguns do the world's armies use? We go over 14 of the best service pistols in service utilized by superpowers and regular countries alike. (Read)
Best AR-15 Battlesight Zero Distance
4 years ago
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Confused about the best distance to zero your AR-15? We cover the most common battlesight zeroes and the easy-to-understand science behind them. (Read)
Best AK-47 Magazines of 2024 [Hands-On Tested]
4 years ago
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Capacity, polymer vs steel, country of origin...the AK is everywhere! We walk you through how to choose the best AK magazines for your purpose and budget. (Read)
Best AR-15 Builds: Garrow Arms .17 HMR
4 years ago
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Want something different and super accurate? We hands-on test the Garrow Arms .17 HMR roller delayed blowback upper in our latest Best AR-15 Builds series. (Read)
[Review] ARES SCR: Always a Way
4 years ago
13 Comments
Looking for a unique featureless AR solution? We hands-on review the Ares SCR for ergonomics, reliability, looks, and more. See if it's right for you. (Read)
Taurus G2S Review: Decent for Under $200 [Range Tested]
4 years ago
16 Comments
On a budget but need a reliable concealed carry gun? We hands-on review the Taurus G2S for realiability, accuracy, bang-for-the-buck, ergonomics, and more. (Read)
[Best AR-15 Builds]: Colt AR-9
4 years ago
6 Comments
AR-15 pistol caliber carbines (PCC) are all the rage. But we go a little retro with our Colt AR-9 build. Find out all the parts we used and how it runs. (Read)
