Articles by Travis Pike

Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine gunner and one of the top firearm writers in the industry. His extensive knowledge of guns, ammo, and everything in between allows him to make complex topics easy to understand for everyone!

350 Legend Caliber Breakdown: What You Need to Know [Comparison]

April 13, 2021

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350 Legend Caliber Breakdown: What You Need to Know [Comparison]

The Best AR Barrel Types: Length, Material, and More

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The Best AR Barrel Types: Length, Material, and More

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300 Blackout Suppressor Ready: The Complete Guide for 2026
Ya'll have a amazing and innovative company always coming out with bold designs and products . Have it ever come up about making a effective and reasonable priced suppresser? I don't know all of the government rules and restrictions . It's one of the few products I need at the moment . Thank You...

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I just bought your AR 15 style bolt action 300 blackout with a 4.5 barrel . Can it accept my silencer, is the barrel threaded To accept it?

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The Complete Guide to AR-22s (AR-15s in .22 LR)
Yes the 22 LR uppers are threaded, with a thread pitch 1/2x28.

Justin

October 4, 2021
The Complete Guide to AR-22s (AR-15s in .22 LR)
Are the 22lr uppers threaded for suppressors?

Calvin McEntire

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300 Blackout Suppressor Ready: The Complete Guide for 2026
Please re-issue the dual charging uppers for AR-15. I want to buy 2 complete uppers with the dual charge feature.

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