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.

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 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?

The Best Metal Frame Pistols: A Quick List

It's understandable that polymer dominates the current handgun market. It's easier to work with, lighter, and cheaper, and the flex it provides helps reduce recoil. Still, while polymer dominates, metal-framed automatics will always have a place in gun owners' hearts. Who can resist the pull of a metal-framed semi-automatic pistol? 

The Magpul AMAG: A New Era for Magpul

The Magpul AMAG came as a bit of a surprise, but as expected, it gets the job done. Get you some.

The TEC-9: A Paper Tiger

If I was going to a gunfight and got to pick the gun my enemy, it would be the TEC-9. The gun has a fearsome appearance and media and pop culture attempted to make the gun seem to be more than it is.

Best Folding PCCs and Carbines

We've gathered six folding rifles and carbines aimed at keeping things nice and short. Let's dig into the world of foldy bois. 

The FPC vs. The Response: Smith & Wesson PCC Shootout

The Smith & Wesson FPC and Response are both fascinating, exciting pistol caliber carbines. Let's compare and contrast.

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