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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First Look: Volquartsen Scorpion-X Pistol and Upper
New rimfire pistol options from a leader in .22 LR firearms.
When To Choose Between IWB vs. OWB Holsters
Choosing between IWB vs. OWB holsters means understanding how each holster works.
Is Mindset or Gear More Important?
Keeping your head in the game is better for your safety than buying the latest gear.
First Look: CZ 457 VPT MTR Rifle
A rimfire rifle that’s the ideal trainer for your larger precision rifle.
I Carry: Glock G19 Gen5 MOS Pistol in a TacRig Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Glock G19 Gen5 MOS pistol with a Holosun SCS/MOS green-dot sight in a TacRig holster.
First Look: Kalashnikov USA AK 2.0 Trigger
A drop-in upgrade for your AK-pattern firearm.
SIG Sauer Issues Recall on 115-Grain 9mm Loads
Owners of the affected ammunition should immediately contact SIG Sauer.
Is 22LR Suitable for Survival?
While not ideal for self-defense, rimfire firearms can be excellent choices for survival tools, thanks to their ease of shooting and capacity.
First Look: CZ 600 Alpha Bolt-Action Rifle
The 600 Alpha is available in multiple calibers with many great features.
First Look: Four Peaks Tactical 300 HAM’R SBR
A compact size firearm with the punch of 300 HAM’R.
TriStar American Classic II 1911 Review
I’ve always been a fan of the 1911. My grandfather had a six-digit serial number Colt 1911 from 1917, complete with the U.S. GI leather pouch with steel belt clip, that I would gawk at pretty much every time I went to visit.
First Look: GForce Arms GF9 Equalizer Pistol
A new American-made pistol with many desirable features.
Florida Sheriff’s Office Purchases B&T USA APC9 Pro Platforms
The firearms will be used to arm the School Resource Officers of Hillsborough County
Taurus 856 Executive Review
A new daily-carry revolver for the discerning gun owner.
First Look: RCBS Reloading Dies for 30 Super Carry and .44 Auto Mag
New options for saving money at the range or creating your own custom loads.
Pushing The Limits: The Long Range AR-15
The AR-15 is one of America’s most-popular firearms. But can it reach out and touch targets out beyond 1,000 yards?
First Look: Phoenix Weaponry Ariah AR-15
A new AR-15 with an upper receiver, lower receiver and handgaurd machined from high-grade aluminum.
Varmint Hunting for … Training?
While varmint hunting might not be the first thing one thinks of as tactical training, there are many lessons to be learned in the field that can help your defensive plan.
First Look: Maxim Defense MD-9
A 9mm large format pistol with three different buffer tube attachments.
Review: We the People Optic Cut OWB Holster
An everyday carry holster that works with pistols with a mounted red dot.