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 Remington 870 Models & Upgrades
6 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
6 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
6 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)
8 Best AR-15 Flash Hiders
6 years ago
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Don't want to be blinded by your AR-15? We go over how flash hiders work, how to pick one, and the best ones out there. (Read)
5 Weird Tactical Things from Amazon (That Aren't All Terrible)
6 years ago
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Handgun bayonet, 12 gauge Pez dispenser, 1911 rails, and clipazines? We dive deep into the weird world of tactical things on Amazon. (Read)
Cheapest AR-15 Complete Rifles & Builds
6 years ago
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Want an affordable, reliable AR-15? We cover the best complete AR-15s and build parts so you can shoot on a budget. (Read)
Tuning the AR-15 Gas System [Less Recoil, Duty, & Suppressed]
6 years ago
10 Comments
Every AR-15 can be made better with tuning. We'll cover all the parts you can modify and the best settings for less recoil, duty, and suppressor use. (Read)
Best Scope Mounts & Rings
6 years ago
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Want to keep zero on your rifle scope? You'll need some quality scope rings and scope mounts. We hands-on the different types and our favorite models. (Read)
Best Folding AR-15: Stocks & Complete Rifles
6 years ago
21 Comments
Need a super compact folding AR-15? We go over the most popular options from complete rifles to folding stocks. See if any of them are right for you. (Read)
[Review] Citadel RS S1 Tactical: AK-Style Shotgun
6 years ago
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The Citadel RS S1 tactical shotgun...is it just another semi-auto AK shotgun or does it dethrone Saiga? Find out with our hands-on review! (Read)
6 Best Night Vision Binoculars [Own the Night]
6 years ago
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Not sure how to start? We'll cover the different generations and our favorite picks for beginner, hunting, and professional night vision binoculars. (Read)
[Review] Mossberg 590M Shockwave: Magazine-Fed Freedom
6 years ago
7 Comments
Is it useful? The Mossberg 590M is the mag-fed version of the classic 590 shotgun with a Shockwave grip. We review its reliability, accuracy, & more. (Read)
