Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine Gunner and a lifelong firearms enthusiast. Now that his days of working a 240B like Charlie Parker on the sax are over he's a regular guy who likes to shoot, write, and find ways to combine the two. He holds an NRA certification as a Basic Pistol Instructor and is probably most likely the world's Okayest firearm instructor. He is a simplicisist when it comes to talking about himself in the 3rd person and a self-professed tactical hipster. Hit him up on Instagram, @travis.l.pike, with story ideas.

The Extar EP9 Pistol Caliber Carbine: Extreme Budget Gun

The Extar EP-9 proved to be a fairly well-made, easy-shooting, and reliable weapon. It has some quirks, but overall, I think it’s going to be tough to find a better semi-auto carbine for $500.

What in the World is .223 Wylde

The .223 Wylde is a great advancement in the world of AR-15s. We are getting a very versatile option for the vast majority of shooters. Plus, Wylde is a great name for a chambering that does it all. 

The Girsan MC P35 PI: Too Cool Hi-Power

The Girsan MC P35 PI turned out to be a surprisingly nice gun. I'm currently craving the Ops model to use an optic and scrambling to find a good holster. Luckily, I think that won't prove to be too tough. While I'm writing this in 2024, the MC P35 PI might be my personal favorite handgun of 2023. 

Famous Beretta Handguns: An Overview of The Cat Guns

Beretta tends to name their guns after different types of big cats and, well, regular cats, too. Most of the kittens, though, tend to be smaller-sized guns in small calibers. However, there are always exceptions. Let's go to the pound and get familiar with Beretta's kittens. 

The VZ 70: A Review of a Classic

I have a hit list of guns in .32 ACP I want, which includes a Walther PP or PPK. However, those seem tough to find, but the VZ 70 tends to be a bit more common. These guns originated from the VZ 50 and were often used as police weapons during the Cold War, but once the Berlin Wall fell, they were marketed and sold in the states. The little VZ 70 is a small pistol but is fairly large for a .32 ACP.

Stevens Little Scout 14.5 Falling Block

In a bygone era, Boy's rifles were quite common. As the name implies, rifles like the Stevens Little Scout were popular amongst youths. Even then, you're never too old to enjoy one of these rifles.

The Southern Tactical Vz. 61 Skorpion

While it's a gun you've probably seen in the movies, it's one you may not know the name of: the Vz. 61 Skorpion. Recently, we got some first impressions — and range time — on the Southern Tactical Skorpion.

Five Reasons Why the CZ P09 Is Better Than the Glock 17

While you all may not agree, the CZ P09 has some things going for it that give it the edge on the Glock 17. Here's five reasons why the P09 is better than the Glock 17.

The CMMG MkGs vs the Aero EPC

Both the CMMG MkGs and Aero EPC come from reputable manufacturers, and both guns offer a reliable, easy-to-use, and fun-to-shoot platform.

The Most Powerful Guns You Can Buy

What are the most powerful guns? The gun industry has a fascination with producing bigger and better calibers and cartridges, but at what line do you draw?

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