Arguably, the most important feature of a firearm is to be reliable. We want a firearm that will work as soon as you press the trigger and keep working as you continue to press the trigger.
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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The Best Modern Combat Proven Handguns, Shotguns, and Rifles
Published: March 15, 2024 { 8 comments }
The Micro Weapon Light Rundown – Buyers Guide
Published: March 9, 2024 { 0 comments }Today we are going to look at modern micro weapon lights available for little pistols. Specifically the subcompacts, the Micro Compacts, and the single stack 9mms.
The Beretta Tomcat – Micro-Sized Bite
Published: February 29, 2024 { 15 comments }The 3032 Tomcat is the second smallest centerfire DA/SA gun currently in production. The only other option is the Beretta 21A in 25 ACP.
The Obscure and Awesome – 9 Weird Guns Throughout History
Published: February 24, 2024 { 6 comments }You know the FN Browning 1900 was probably weird when it was premiered with a slide, but now every automatic handgun has a slide.
Best 10mm Handguns and Rifles
Published: February 17, 2024 { 19 comments }The cult of the 10mm is strong and always has been. While small, they are easy to find. Go to any forum and ask, is the 10mm worth it? They shall reveal themselves to you!
The Fastfire 4 – Budget Blasting Red Dot
Published: January 7, 2024 { 0 comments }I approached the Fastfire 4 with a good degree of excitement. I loved the Fastfire 3 and would hope the Fastfire 4 lives up to its reputation.
The Best Rimfire Handguns – Plinking and Beyond
Published: November 19, 2023 { 13 comments }There are tons of great rimfire firearms out there, so today, let’s focus on rimfire handguns.
The Extar EP45 – Big Bore Subgun
Published: November 19, 2023 { 1 comment }What started with a standard 9mm large format AR-type pistol has evolved into the EP45. This is a 45 ACP, large-format pistol. I mentioned it’s ARish, but it’s not an AR-15.
The Best Micro Compacts On the Market
Published: November 12, 2023 { 14 comments }Concealed carry guns have changed a lot over the years. We’ve gone from subcompacts to pocket pistols and single stack nines. Nowadays, the micro compact is in, and today, we are going to look at the top five currently on the market.
Great Shooting Drills For Beginners
Published: November 4, 2023 { 2 comments }Drills provide a framework for practice and allow you to practice valuable skills in your off time. Using drills properly grows your skills and allows you to get sharp and stay sharp.