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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Best Ambidextrous AR-15 Lower Receivers & Conversions
5 years ago
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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)
Best 10mm Ammo [Hunting, Self-Defense, & Plinking]
5 years ago
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Need ammo for your mightly 10mm? We go over our favorite picks for the best 10mm ammo for Self-Defense, Hunting, and affordable Plinking. (Read)
Best AR-15 Builds: M16A4 (Modern Musket)
5 years ago
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Want the closest thing to a M16A4? Travis clones his issued modern musket to make the most ballistically advantageous AR-15 build. (Read)
Best AK-47 Brakes & Compensators [Tested]: Tame The Recoil
5 years ago
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Looking to tame the oomph of your AK? We cover a few of the most popular brakes out there across all budgets so you can find the best for your needs. (Read)
Best Sig Sauer P320 Upgrades
5 years ago
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Looking to make your P320 even better? We'll cover our favorite upgrades from triggers, sights, and barrels to lights, holsters, and even PDW kits. (Read)
[Review] CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S2 Pistol Micro with Brace
5 years ago
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Need the tiniest 9mm CZ Scorpion? We hands-on review the Evo 3 S2 Pistol Micro with brace for reliability, ergonomics, accuracy, worth-it-ness, and more. (Read)
The Dumbest Glock Build Ever
5 years ago
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We've done a bunch of great Glock builds. Here's what we came up for the absolute dumbest build possible. Check out our monstrosity. (Read)
6 Best MP5 Clones
5 years ago
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Want to snag an MP5? We'll go over the best clones on the market...if they're in stock is another question. (Read)
Best 9mm AR-15 Barrels: PCC Ready
5 years ago
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Building a 9mm AR-15 pistol caliber carbine? Finding the right barrel is crucial. Here's a couple of our favorites we've used in our own builds. (Read)
[Review] Chiappa Rhino 40DS: Current Favorite Revolver
5 years ago
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Want a different kind of revolver? How about a futuristic one that has the lowest bore axis possible? We hands-on review the Chiappa Rhino 40DS! (Read)
The Weirdest & Craziest Ammo Out There
5 years ago
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Stuff that sets things on fire, lethal darts, and old-fashioned armor-piercing...we take a look at some of the most exotic ammo types out there. (Read)
Best AR-15 Calibers & Conversion Kits: 5.56 No More
5 years ago
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Want something other than 5.56 in your AR? We go over the best calibers and their conversion kits to make your AR feel like a new gun. (Read)
