Wyatt Sloan was raised on hunting and target shooting from a young age. What started as a few guns turned into a bunch — almost 200 firearms. Sprinkle a journalism degree on top of a couple of decades of shooting experience, and he found himself at the doorstep of Pew Pew Tactical, where he enjoys sharing his hobby with fellow and aspiring gun owners.
Collectively, he has 20 years of outdoor rifle, pistol, shotgun, and bow hunting experience and previously competed in USPSA. Wyatt also had 10 years of home-based FFL firearms sales and transfers. He now serves as an Editor and Fact Checker for Pew Pew Tactical.
Experience
- NRA Instructor
- USCCA Rifle Instructor
- Previously competed in USPSA
- 10 years of home-based FFL firearms sales and transfers.
- Collector of over 200 firearms and counting
Get latest articles from Wyatt Sloan
Best Glock Triggers: Dvorak TriggerScan Tested
7 years ago
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We took over a dozen aftermarket Glock triggers and tested them using a specialized machine to see which Glock triggers reign supreme. (Read)
Best 9mm 1911s: Move Over .45 ACP
7 years ago
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When you think 1911, you think 230+ grains of .45 caliber Americana. But what if you want that classic 1911 styling and shootability, but in a softer-shooting (and cheaper) flavor? These 9mm 1911s are for you. (Read)
Best Red Dot Magnifiers [Real Views]
7 years ago
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Want to extend the range of your red dot? These are the best red dot magnifiers for any budget and build. Go long! (Read)
Best AR-15 Backup Iron Sights (BUIS)
7 years ago
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Optics break, batteries die, and scopes fail. A pair of these backup iron sights (BUIS) will make sure you have working sights at all times. (Read)
Best Affordable Optics (That Won't Break)
7 years ago
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Putting optics on all your guns can be a huge hassle and drain on your bank account. Here are some of the best optics that can be had at affordable prices. (Read)
5 Best Surplus Handguns to Own and Shoot
8 years ago
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Surplus handguns are a great way to get a quality, reliable handgun on the cheap. Here are the very best ones that any surplus collector should own. (Read)
Best Kydex Holster Makers
8 years ago
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Finding a Kydex holster you like can be a long, annoying, and often expensive process. Here are our favorites after dozens of holsters and countless hours of carrying. (Read)
Best Concealed Carry Revolvers [Hands-On Tested]
8 years ago
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Revolvers make for excellent CCW weapons...reliable, consistent, and easy to conceal. We've rounded up some of the best CCW revolvers on the market. (Read)
12 Best 1911 Pistols
8 years ago
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What's the best 1911? We shot thousands of rounds through the most popular and chose based on price point, features, and reliability. (Read)
8 Best .357 Magnum Revolvers
8 years ago
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So many choices! We quickly go over what to look for in a wheelgun and our Best .357 Magnum Revolvers across different frame sizes & budgets. (Read)
Best .45 ACP Pistols (That Aren't 1911s)
8 years ago
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Want a .45 pistol...but not the 1911? We've got you covered with our top picks of modern handguns that minimize recoil and maximize capacity of the .45 ACP. (Read)
