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
FN Herstal EVOLYS: A Machine Gunner’s Analysis
4 years ago
Our resident machine gun expert takes a dive into FN's brand new EVOLYS machine gun series to see how the specs and stats stack up. (Read)
Tube-Fed vs. Mag-Fed Shotguns: Which Is Better?
4 years ago
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We tackle tube-fed shotguns and magazine-fed shotguns in this showdown to find out which shotgun type is the best. Who wins? Come find out. (Read)
Best Pistol & Rifle Optics for Shooters with Astigmatism
4 years ago
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Do blurry red dots plague your shooting adventures? We got ya fam. Come see our list of the best optics for shooters with astigmatism. (Read)
Video Games & Gun Culture: Are Gamers the Future?
4 years ago
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We examine the link between video games and gun culture and how video games help bring new shooters into the gun world. (Read)
Should I Press Check My Guns?
4 years ago
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We look at what a press check is, why you might want to do one, and other handy ways to see if your gun is loaded. (Read)
8 Best OWB (Outside Waistband) Holsters
4 years ago
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Ready for the comfort and access only an OWB holster brings? Come see our recs for the best OWB holsters for concealed and open carry. (Read)
7 TSA-Approved Multitools for Carry-On Luggage
4 years ago
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If you're headed on a trip via air and need a TSA-approved multitool to slip in your carry-on, we've got you covered with some of our faves! (Read)
6 Best High-End AR Platform Rifles [Ultimate Guide]
4 years ago
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Got some spare change and an eye for top-tier? Come take a peek at some of the best high-end AR platform rifles the market has to offer. (Read)
6 Best Double-Stack 1911s [All Budgets]
4 years ago
38 Comments
Ever wished 1911s came with more rounds? Well, we have some recommendations for you with a list of double stack 1911s that will pump up your round count. (Read)
Super Tactical .22 LR AR Pistol [Spare Parts Build]
4 years ago
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With a looming ammo and gun shortage, we took to the parts bin to build our very own .22 LR AR Pistol...but tactical style! See what we came up with! (Read)
9 Best Gun Podcasts: Audio & Video [Ultimate Guide]
4 years ago
We've rounded up some of the best gun centric podcasts on the internet for your listening pleasure. Come see our recommendations! (Read)
8 Best PCC Optics: Red Dots and Beyond [Guide]
4 years ago
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Contemplating pistol caliber carbine competitions, but don't know what optic to toss on your PCC? We list out some of our faves for PCC competitions here! (Read)
