While the .357 Magnum should have eaten its lunch, it turns out small .357 Magnums aren’t all that comfortable to shoot, and .38 Special has remained popular.
Travis Pike is a dedicated firearms writer, a Second Amendment Advocate, and a subject matter enthusiast for all things firearms. He is an amateur competitor with dreams of one day not coming in 4th place at a local defensive match. If he’s not putting text to word processor, he’s likely spending time with family, enjoying Florida’s Nature Coast, or drinking hipster beer. As the resident Florida man he has a preference for obscure guns and calibers.
Experience
- Hunter – Long time deer and hog hunter in the swamps of Florida
- Instructor – Volunteers to teach basic firearm safety classes to kids, adults, and cats
- Wannabe Competitor – Has recently dipped his toes into competitive shooting and has happily discovered an expensive hobby.
- Marine – Served five years with the infantry before transferring to the First Civ Div.
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How to Break Bad Shooting Habits
Published: February 16, 2025 { 1 comment }Being better at shooting isn’t hard. It comes down to breaking bad shooting habits and forming good habits.
The Best Snub Nose Revolvers
Published: January 11, 2025 { 11 comments }Snub nose revolvers are an American classic. These micro-sized revolvers have a proud and interesting lineage that ties back to something known as the Fitz special
The 6 Best Guns of 2024
Published: January 5, 2025 { 6 comments }This year, we saw a mix of retro releases, improved designs, and completely new firearms. I’ve gathered what I feel are the six best guns of 2024.
The S&W 457 – Dedicated Ash Tray Thrower
Published: November 22, 2024 { 6 comments }The S&W 457 is a third generation S&W semi-autoamtic pistol. Typically, S&W 3rd-generation guns have four-digit model numbers, and second-generation guns have three-digit model numbers.
The Pocket Pistol and Lessons Learned Toting Them
Published: November 17, 2024 { 15 comments }My opinion has evolved over the years, and I’d like to dig into why and explain how I stumbled into pocket carry, why it’s my chosen method of carrying most of the time, and the lessons learned along the way.
The Ruger P89 – Ruger’s Cast Classic
Published: November 10, 2024 { 12 comments }“Pretty good, pretty cheap.” That tells you everything you need to know about Ruger’s semi-autos.
Five Foreign Guns Americans Can’t Get
Published: November 9, 2024 { 4 comments }I want to pour over five foreign-made handguns I can’t get in the United States but want.
The Best Mag-Fed Shotgun Options
Published: November 3, 2024 { 4 comments }It’s easy to move from an AR or AK-type rifle to a mag-fed shotgun. That’s opened some doors for the concept, and with some decent sales, the market has responded.
TAPS Rig – Surplus Awesomeness
Published: November 3, 2024 { 2 comments }When I shopped for a few surplus products, I discovered an entire world of modern surplus gear that I didn’t know existed.