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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Best AR-15 Builds: Garrow Arms .17 HMR
5 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
5 years ago
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How does Springfield's Hellcat do in the mico CCW gun world? We hands-on review it for reliability, ergonomics, concealability, and more. (Read)
[Review] Cobray M11 9mm: Super Ineffective?
5 years ago
30 Comments
The Cobray M11 9mm looks like a MAC-10 submachine gun straight out of Miami Vice. But does its coolness factor beat out terrible ergos and accuracy? (Read)
[Review] Rock Island VRBP-100, VR60, & VR80 Shotguns
5 years ago
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Affordable magazine-fed semi-auto shotguns that can hold up to 19 rounds? We hands-on review Rock Island Armory's VR60, VR80, and VRBP-100 shotties. (Read)
Best AR-15 Builds: Sig P320 Matador Arms
5 years ago
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An AR-15 that takes Sig P320 mags? We hands-on review Matador Arms' Mag X adapter to see if it's reliable, worth-it, and actually useful. (Read)
Sig MPX Copperhead Review: Best Civilian SMG?
5 years ago
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Want a pistol caliber carbine in a super-compact pistol form? We hands-on review the Sig Sauer MPX Copperhead for reliability, form factor, price, and more. (Read)
Best P365 Upgrades: Triggers, Barrels, Sights & More [Tested]
5 years ago
65 Comments
We've been carrying a P365 for a while with tons of rounds through it and plenty of tested upgrades. Here's some that we use on the daily. (Read)
Best Ambidextrous AR-15 Lower Receivers & Conversions
5 years ago
24 Comments
Want a fully ambidextrous AR-15 lower? We've got you covered with several of our favorites. Plus the necessary parts to do a conversion on a standard lower. (Read)
