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
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)
Best MP5 Clones [Buyer's Guide]
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)
Armslist [Review] & Avoiding Scams
5 years ago
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Thinking of purchasing or listing on Armslist? We've done both for 8+ years. Here's our tips to get the best experience and avoid getting scammed. (Read)
8 Best Survival Rifles
5 years ago
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Need to survive the wilderness and get back to civilization in one piece? We've got the best survival rifles for you all in one place. (Read)
[How-To] Concealed Carry a Full-Size Gun
5 years ago
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We take a look at why you might want to conceal carry a full-sized handgun and how to do it successfully -- from AIWB to OWB to what clothes to wear. (Read)
Best Remington 870 Models & Upgrades
5 years ago
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The Remington 870 is one of the best shotguns ever produced. But there's so many models and even more upgrades. We walk through our 5 fullly upgraded builds. (Read)
Best AR-10 Barrels: AR-10 Barrel Guide
5 years ago
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Looking to build a new AR-10? We cover the different patterns, interchaneability with the AR-15, and our favorite AR-10 barrels for accuracy and budget. (Read)
Tactical Things from Amazon (That Aren't Terrible), Pt. 2
5 years ago
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It's back. We scoured Amazon for the weirdest gun gear and then tested it...from optics that let you see around corners to the world's smallest light. (Read)
