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: Crossbreed Holsters for Springfield Armory SA-35 Pistol
Crossbreed Holsters announces several inside- and outside-the-waistband fits for Springfield Armory's popular SA-35 pistol.
Review: Crossbreed Holsters Liberty Band
Crossbreed Holsters offers its Liberty Band for deep-concealment purposes, when utmost discretion is required.
First Look: True Flipper Knife
Adding to its line of affordable, reliable knives, True now has a knife with a flipper-type opening mechanism.
Why Bullet Placement Matters
Sheriff Jim reminds us that bullet placement is of utmost importance in a life-or-death scenario.
I Carry: Glock G19 Gen5 MOS Pistol in a N8 Tactical Holster
Today on "I Carry" we have a Glock G19 Gen5 MOS pistol with an Ameriglo Haven red-dot sight carried in a N8 Tactical Xecutive holster.
First Look: SIG Sauer P365 XL Spectre Comp Pistol
SIG Sauer expands its P365 XL offerings with a new version of the Spectre that includes a compensator.
Review: American Tactical Alpha-15 Rifle
American Tactical now offers the Alpha-15, a lightweight, affordable AR-15-style rifle with polymer receivers.
The Economic Impact of Shooting Sports and Recreation
A recent study detailed the time and money spent on shooting sports and recreation, and the results might be more than you think.
First Look: Century Arms BFT47 Rifle
Century Arms introduces its BFT47 rifle, an American-made AK-47-pattern carbine.
How Useful Are Caliber Conversions in Firearms?
Oleg Volk discusses some common conversion options currently available.
First Look: MDT GRND-Pod Bipod
MDT offers the GRND-Pod bipod for long-range shooters looking for a more stable platform.
Review: Bergara Premier Competition Rifle
Bergara's excellent Premier Competition Rifle is custom-made for your long-range pursuits.
NRA Great American Outdoor Show Attendance Nears Pre-Pandemic Peak
NRA Great American Outdoor Show attendance saw levels similar to that of its pre-pandemic peak.
Review: Mossberg MC2sc Pistol
Mossberg released the latest pistol in the company's MC line, the MC2sc, a subcompact double-stack 9 mm with optics capability.
Fightin' Iron: First Lightweight Handguns
These days, lightweight handguns are quite popular, but that wasn’t always the case.
First Look: Federal Ammunition .44 Special Punch
Federal expands its popular Punch line of ammunition to include .44 Special.
How Important is Dry Practice?
Even when ammo isn’t scarce, dry practice is an invaluable tool in the shooter’s toolbox.
Handgun Trigger Fundamentals
Steve Tarani breaks down the process for proper handgun-trigger fundamentals for accurate shooting.
Six Great EDC Knives Under $100
There are a lot of EDC-worthy knives to choose from. Here are six affordable options for consideration.
First Look: Holosun AEMS Core Red-Dot Sight
Holosun updates its recent AEMS Red-Dot Sight with the trimmer AEMS Core.