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
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Springfield Saint Victor Review: Best Sub-$1000 AR-15?
5 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
5 years ago
10 Comments
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]
5 years ago
43 Comments
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
5 years ago
8 Comments
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
5 years ago
66 Comments
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]
5 years ago
19 Comments
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
5 years ago
7 Comments
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
5 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]
5 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
5 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)
Best Linear Compensators for AR & AK [Hands-On]
5 years ago
17 Comments
Want to direct gas and concussion away from yourself and your team? Check out the best linear compensators on the market right now for ARs and AKs. (Read)
Springfield Hellcat Review: Homerun CCW?
5 years ago
45 Comments
How does Springfield's Hellcat do in the mico CCW gun world? We hands-on review it for reliability, ergonomics, concealability, and more. (Read)
