Travis Pike

Key Points: The M16 rifle's adoption marked a turning point in U.S. military rifle design , moving away from traditional .30 caliber rounds to a lighter, high-velocity 5.56mm caliber.

Key Points: The Glock 19 is the handgun of choice for elite forces like Delta Force , Navy SEALs, and the CIA due to its reliability, modularity, and versatility.

Key Points: The M16A2 rifle, developed with Marine Corps input, was a reliable and accurate platform but fell short as a combat rifle. -Designed with competitive shooting in mind, its precision sights and increased stock length hindered combat usability, particularly under stress or with body armor. -The addition of a burst fire feature complicated reliability […]

I consider a hipster gun as somewhat odd but it still has to be efficient and effective. It might have an odd configuration, an unusual caliber, or a weird action, but it's reliable, accurate, easy to shoot, and often underrated. The purpose of this list is to have some fun, but also to point out some firearms you may not have considered.

The Cimarron '62 Pocket Navy Conversion is a classic open top revolver reimagined in a modern caliber for the cowboy in all of us.

A few years ago, I tortured the hell out of SIG SAUER's original MSR red dot. Most people associate the bare-bones ROMEO5 with the words SIG and ‘budget optic.'

Key Points: The M9 Bayonet, introduced in 1986 as a multi-purpose tool and weapon, replaced the lighter M7 bayonet. While innovative, the M9 faced criticism for its heavy weight, two-piece rod tang prone to failure, ineffective serrations, and thick blade that was difficult to sharpen and less effective at penetration.

The Vortex Defender-ST is their follow-up to the Defender-CCW. Can this red dot outrun its predecessor? Let's dig in and find out.

It's that most wonderful time of the year again. The lights are up, people are in the giving mood, and it's finally cold. Winter is my favorite time of the year.

Palmetto State Armory has been releasing a number of hits of their own design as of late, and the PSA JAKL rifle is their front runner.