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 Guns of Indiana Jones

Once again, Harrison Ford has donned the famed fedora to play Indiana Jones. Before heading out to see the latest film in the franchise, lets look at the guns Indian Jones used in the first four flicks.

Hornady Black Shotgun Ammo: Back In Black Buckshot

Hornady Black goes beyond 12 gauge. It’s a premium line of ammunition from Hornady. It mainly focuses on defensive ammunition, but match-grade loads exist, as do hunting rounds. The Hornady Black lineup is quite varied and uses reasonably fancy packaging to catch your eye, and the Black 12 gauge loads are designed for personal protection and police duty use.

The Mossberg 930 vs. 940: An Illustrated Difference

What's the difference between the Mossberg 930 and 940? That's a solid question. I've run both guns hard and hefty, and while both are competent firearms, there are very clear differences.

The Dissipator: The Original AR Carbine

The M16 was six inches shorter than the M14, but it still wasn't short enough for Vietnam. The troops demanded a shorter rifle, and they got a weapon formally known as the Colt 605, a unique carbine that would eventually enter modern rifle parlance as The Dissipator. 

The AMT Backup: The Old School Pocket Pistol

Back in 1978, before all of the plastic fantastic and pocket pistols, the AMT Backup was released. Originally intended for use as a backup firearm for police offers, it was a .380 pistol with a smaller profile than most.

From the Movies – Die Hard Drill

It's no secret that Hollywood takes a few creative liberties, especially when it comes to firearm combat scenes. But let's see how realistic, if at all, some of the Hollywood firearm handiwork really is.

The Holosun 407K vs the Vortex Defender: Budget Red Dot Shootout

The Holosun 407K and Vortex Defender CCW optics have a ton in common but more than a few differences in their design.

The Winchester 1300: The Fastest Pump Gun?

The Winchester 1300 was known as the Speed Pump. So, how exactly can a pump action be designed to be faster than most? It clearly had some kind of technical magic to it.

ETS CAM Loader for 9mm and .40 S&W: You Need One

Don't waste time at the range loading mags. The ETS CAM Loader is a quick way to get your mags loaded, and you don't have to sacrifice your thumbs! 

My Ultimate Shotgun Belt

I couldn't find a shotgun belt I was happy with, so I decided to just make my own. Here's what I've come up with, using components from several companies.

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