Shooting Illustrated
Shooting Illustrated brings you the latest from the firearm industry, specializing in home and personal defense, concealed carry, long-range shooting and tactical firearms and gear.
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Why Choose A Slim Pistol?
Handgun thickness is dictated by magazine dimensions, which vary based on capacity, construction and feed geometry.
Review: Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 mm
Let’s start with the non-traditional review stuff right now. The new Match Pro ED 5-30x56 mm scope from Bushnell is not earth-shattering.
Red Dots for Old Eyes
It has happened against my will and without my permission, but I got old. Parts of me did anyway. I first noticed it in my late 40s when I had trouble reading the headstamp on a cartridge.
First Look: Vortex Defender-CCW Micro Red Dot
Designed from the ground up with concealed carry in mind.
Shoot United Launches 2023 Nationwide Event Schedule
Twenty events across the country, all designed to introduce people to the shooting sports.
First Look: Safariland Nexbelt L930
A secure and almost infinitely adjustable foundation for you concealed carry gear.
Eyepiece Focus, Part 2: FFP Precision Scopes
A First Focal Plane optic demands a lot from your eye.
Fightin’ Iron: The Hi Power Returns
The Hi Power has seen a renaissance in the past couple of years with new models such as Springfield Armory’s SA-35, the FN America High Power and the EAA MC P35 entering the market and selling briskly.
First Look: Anderson Manufacturing Kiger 9C Pro Pistol
A full-featured polymer framed gun that is red dot ready.
Question the Digestion
Is ammunition the most common reason for stoppages? If you’ve received quality defensive-firearm training, you’ve learned to deal with stoppages through immediate action.
First Look: New Die Sets from RCBS
Three rifle die sets for use with the latest rifle cartridges.
Aftermarket Glock Sights Roundup
Level up your Glock with a new set of sights.
Taking Stock(s)
Sheriff Jim says to be careful when choosing accessories for your gun.
First Look; Lucid L7 1-6x Scope
Updated to appeal to today's rifle owner.
I Carry: Taurus GX4XL 9 mm Pistol in a N8 Tactical Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Taurus GX4XL 9 mm pistol equipped with a Bushnell RXC-200 red-dot sight carried in a N8 Tactical Xecutive holster.
Streamlight Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
What began with one flashlight now covers a wide range of products.
First Look: EAA MC 14 T Pistol by Girsan
A .380 ACP pistol that's easy to load and easy to shoot.
The Classics: The Heckler & Koch P7
During a recent browsing of some online gun auction sites, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that a $500 pistol I had purchased some years ago, a Heckler & Koch (H&K) P7, was now bringing prices that ranged from $2,500 to $6,000.
First Look: Brownell’s BRN 180 SH AR Upper Receiver
A short barreled 300 BLK upper that's ideal to run with a suppressor.
What Is The Best Defensive Technique?
There are many paths to mastery. Only one of them is yours.