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.

Unreleased — 6 Guns That Never Made It To Production

Sadly, many guns make big premiers at SHOT Show but never see a full release date. Here's a look at some of the more modern unreleased guns

Tactical Revolvers — The Modern Six Gun

Tactical revolvers? That's an interesting way to describe the modern wheelgun, but why not? Here are some you may have overlooked.

Sig P210 Carry — Turning Targets Into Swiss Cheese

The P210 Carry seems like an unlikely canidate for a carry gun, but here we are with a classic piece of Swiss awesomeness.

The Lifecard from Trailblazer — A Bond Worthy Gadget

The Lifecard by Trailblazer is an oddball, but it's a very cool design that allows for unbeatable deep concealment.

Embrace the Rifle — An Argument for the Full Sized AR in SHTF

Why doesn't the rifle-length AR get any love? Let's break down why it's a solid choice for a SHTF survival rifle and for long-term use.

The CZ P09 — Czech Polymer Perfection

The CZ P09 is a large 9mm pistol designed for duty and defensive use. It's a departure from CZ and an underrated one at that!

The Schmeisser S60 Coffin Mag — Another Way to Up Your Ammo

The Schmeisser S60 is a modern take on the quad mag and aims to offers you 60 rounds of 5.56 on time and on tap. Is it worth it?

Five Reasons to Upgrade to an Extended Charging Handle

A good extended charging handle can be worth its weight in gold. Here are some reasons why you should upgrade your AR charging handle.

Casket Magazine vs Drum – Up Your Capacity

If you wanna have more rounds at the ready, you're probably looking at either a casket magazine (quad stack) or drum. But which is better?

The Recover Tactical P-IX — It’s a Mech Suit For Your Glock

The Recover Tactical P-IX is about the weirdest Glock chassis on the market, but it's also one of the more innovative ones. Let's take a look.

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