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
- USMC veteran (2nd Bn 2nd Marines for 5 years)
- Deployed to Afghanistan (2009 & 2011)
- Machine Gunner
- Trained with Romanian Army, Spanish Marines, Emirate Marines, & Afghan National Army
- Expert Rifle Badge USMC
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- Concealed Carry Instructor
- Freelance writer
- Gun University
- The National Interest
- AmmoLand
- Truth About Guns
- The Armory Life
- GunMag Warehouse
- Task & Purpose
- Recoil
- Pew Pew Tactical
Get latest articles from Travis Pike
Magpul PMAG M2 vs M3 [Does It Even Matter?]
4 years ago
23 Comments
PMAG M2 or M3 generations...what's the best? We go over all the differences and why they still keep producing the M2 version. (Read)
10 Best New Optics of 2020
4 years ago
15 Comments
Want something new? We go over our top 10 favorite new optics of 2020 for your pistol, rifle, or shotgun. (Read)
KelTec KS7 Bullpup Shotgun Review [TESTED]
4 years ago
15 Comments
Looking for a futuristic bullpup shotgun? We hands-on review KelTec's KS7 for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, fun, worth-it-ness, and more. (Read)
Bullpup CZ Scorpion Build: Manticore Arms
4 years ago
8 Comments
Want to build a bullpup version of the CZ Scorpion? We review Manticore Arms' kit for install, reliability, ergonomics, shootability, price, and more. (Read)
Co-Witness Sights: Absolute and Lower 1/3 [Ultimate Guide]
5 years ago
23 Comments
What's a co-witness sight with a red dot? What's the difference from absolute vs lower one-thirds co-witness? And how to do you zero a co-witnessed optic? (Read)
5 Worst Guns for Beginners (And Some Good Ones)
5 years ago
146 Comments
Don't make a big mistake. There are some terrible guns out there for beginners. Here's our list of the worst ones and also some good first firearms. (Read)
Best Benelli Semi-Auto Shotgun: M2 vs M3 vs M4
5 years ago
22 Comments
Looking for a Benelli semi-auto shotgun? We go over the differences between the M2, M3, and M4 variants. By the end, you'll know which one is best for you. (Read)
4 Handgun Carry Conditions: Best for Concealed Carry?
5 years ago
29 Comments
We go over all four handgun carry conditions and what they mean for you. Plus the ideal condition when it comes to concealed carry. (Read)
9 Best New Guns of 2021 [Rifles, Shotguns & Pistols]
5 years ago
29 Comments
We love new guns, so we're breaking down some of our favorite new rifles, shotguns, and pistols to hit the market in 2021. (Read)
Ruger PC Charger Review: Short & Fun
5 years ago
7 Comments
Ruger made its popular PC Carbine even better by making it a short pistol. We hands-on review the PC Charger for reliability, ergos, looks, price and more. (Read)
7 Best AR-15 Pistol Grip Tools
5 years ago
2 Comments
Maximize all your AR storage space with a pistol grip tool. We cover the most popular options from survival to front sight adjustment and cleaning. (Read)
5 Best Tactical Pens [Hands-On Tested]
5 years ago
11 Comments
Everything is tactical now. We go over a couple reasons why you should have a tactical pen and then our favorite models that we actually EDC. (Read)
