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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What You Don’t Hear Can Put You in Danger
Our ability to hear and understand verbal commands is severely limited when lives are on the line.
I Carry: Taurus 327 Revolver in a Galco Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have the new Taurus 327 revolver in a Galco Combat Master outside-the-waistband leather holster along with a True Flipper pocketknife.
First Look: Galco WheelGunner 2.0 Holster
A classic holster gets updated for today’s revolver fan.
Dear 9 mm 1911, I ♥ You
How many years must you do something before it becomes a tradition? Is it as few as two? Because if two years qualifies, I’ve officially made a holiday tradition of not following my own advice.
Primary Weapons Systems Acquired by Vigilant Gear Holdings
Primary Weapons joins Lone Wolf Arms as part of Vigilant Gear Holdings.
First Look: EOTech Vudu 1-10x28 Scope
1-10x magnification with the utility of a First Focal Plane reticle.
This Mustang Won’t Run
Many years ago, when I was a beat cop, I carried a Colt Mustang .380 ACP as my backup gun every day. A while back, when I was practicing at the range with this same gun, I noticed that once the pistol had a few rounds through it, the trigger got increasingly harder to pull and finally failed to fire at all after several magazines were run through it. Not Good!
First Look: ALPS Mountaineering Tempo 18 Drawstring Pack
Carry your gear while blending in with the crowd.
The New 250 Drill Skills Check
Evolution can be defined as any process of growth or development. Applying this to a training doctrine, we have seen a continual evolution of the Modern Technique since Jeff Cooper came down from the mountain and introduced it to the world through the training program at a place now referred to simply as Gunsite.
Understanding the Slide Stop
Knowing how your pistol operates can help you get your gun back into action more quickly.
First Look: Springfield Armory/Alexo Athletica Concealed Carry Clothing
Active wear clothing that is designed for living the armed and safe lifestyle.
Adams Arms AA19 Semi-Auto Pistol Review
A compact 9mm that’s packed with features not usually found on your typical defensive pistol.
Ruger SR22 Safety Bulletin
A small number of 22 caliber pistols may be affected by this issue.
Hi Power Enhancements
The following products enhance the original Browning Wondernine, making the classic pistol, along with its recent reincarnations like the Springfield Armory SA-35, even better.
Utilizing the Element of Surprise
The combat element of surprise has been utilized for thousands, if not millions, of years. The important lesson learned early is that it works. It works for a simple reason: The opposition wasn’t expecting that particular maneuver, weapon or reaction.
First Look: ESS Ultimate Sniper Drag Bag
Carry your long-range gear securely and safely.
It’s Quieter Online
The nine-month to a year wait for ATF approval to legally possess a suppressor has been reduced in dramatic fashion—to 90 days, likely less—thanks to the Dec. 23 launch of a new electronically available Form 4. Some experts are confident the figure will be a few weeks as the anticipated digital rush clears.
First Look: DeSantis Slim-Tuk Holster for Glock Pistols
A kydex holster with almost unlimited adjustment options.
First Look: Elite Survival Systems Avenger Gun Pack
A lightweight and easy way to manage solution for your everyday carry gear.
Review: CrossBreed Chest Rig Holster
Keep your pistol close at hand when you’re out in the great outdoors.