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 PSA AK-V: The PP-19 We Have At Home

The AK-V gives us that AK taste and feel in 9mm at a great price. The magazine choice is excellent enough, so they also make an AR-V that uses Scorpion mags. The AK-V is an excellent example of smart gun design and smart choices. I think PSA killed it with the AK-V.

Arex Delta M Gen.2: A Detailed Review

The Arex Delta series comes in numerous sizes and configurations. There are optic-ready models including a long slide model, an X model with a compact slide and full-sized grip module, and a tactical model.

A Review of the Smith and Wesson FPC Folding Pistol Carbine

Smith and Wesson has been doing a lot of odd things lately. Not bad things, not even weird, just unconventional, and I'm most certainly here for it. The all-new FPC, combines three genres of firearms I like: pistol caliber carbines, folding firearms, and inherently odd guns. Let's take a look.

Lupara – From Real Life to Pop Culture

The Lupara is a unique shotgun of historical and pop culture significance. This compact firearm packs a punch.

The Tara TM9: Shady Gun Runners, Weird Excuses, and a Crappy Gun

The Tara TM9 is nothing revolutionary. The back story behind it, though, is far more interesting than the pistol.

Tip-up Guns – The Beretta Tomcat and Bobcat

The Beretta Tomcat and Bobcat pistols are among the few surviving tip-up pistols on the market. Let's find out what makes them unique and why you should - or shouldn't - consider buying one.

The Newhall Incident: Hard Lessons

This and similar incidents helped promote a train-like-you-fight mentality, which revolutionized police and even civilian training.

SMGs & the Operational Briefcase: A Concept of the Cold War

The operational briefcase was an innovation that came about during the Cold War. Let's examine some intriguing designs.

Going Akimbo: Is It Useful?

I can read lots and lots of historical accounts, and I can watch Myth Busters, but that doesn't mean anything unless I go out there and try it out myself. I started with the only 'pair' of guns I have, two Glock 17s. I loaded them up, set up two targets, and tried my best to see if I could control and handle both guns.

The SUB 2000 Vs. the FPC: Folding PCC Shootout

There used to be a time and place where Folding PCCs were kind of rare. These days, there are PCCs of every size and shape. Heck, we have two that fold in half! It's a great time to be a PCC fan, and the Sub 2000 and FPC are two of the most compact and discrete options out there.

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