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: Sightmark Presidio Line of Scopes
Sightmark's new Presidio line of riflescopes offers a wide range of magnification power across a family of affordable scopes.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson CSX Pistol in a Galco Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have the new Smith & Wesson CSX 1911-style 9 mm pistol in a Galco Tuck-n-Go 2.0 holster along with a True Knives TrueBlade pocketknife.
Classics: The Winchester Model 42 Shotgun
Winchester’s Model 42 brought the .410-bore to the repeating-shotgun world.
U.S. Army Awards FN with Contract for M240L Machine Guns and Receivers
The U.S. Army has awarded FN America with a contract for M240L machine guns and receivers.
First Look: SilencerCo Gas Defeating Charging Handle
SilencerCo has launched its Gas Defeating Charging Handle, offering a hardware solution to excess gas when shooting suppressed.
How to Replace a Rifle Barrel
While it may seem like saying goodbye to an old friend, changing a barrel isn’t the end of the world.
First Look: Crimson Trace Rapid Illumination Grip
The new Rapid Illumination Grip (RIG) from Crimson Trace is a convenient way to add light to your carbine.
First Look: Masterpiece Arms Matrix Professional Rifle Chassis
MasterPiece Arms has released the Matrix Professional Chassis for the precision long-range market.
SAAMI Accepts New Rifle Cartridges—Including Composite-Cased 6.8 TVC
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has accepted three new rifle cartridges for standardization, including the first composite-cased load ever accepted by the prestigious organization.
Handbook: Carrying a Firearm in your Vehicle
While having your firearm on your person is the ideal solution, circumstances may dictate it being left behind. Do this sparingly and securely.
First Look: Andro Corp. Divergent .308 Win. Rifle
Andro Corp. Industries has expanded its AR-10-based rifle line to include the new Divergent series of rifles.
Tech Wisdom: How to Remove a Stuck Case
I am a reloader and have to admit I use my brass as long as possible. Usually, the case necks split before I throw the brass away, but this time only half of the case came out—leaving the front half in the chamber.
Competitive versus Defensive Shooting: Which Is Better?
It's an age-old debate: Does taking part in competitive shooting help or hinder defensive shooting? Steve Tarani gives his take on the two sides.
First Look: Elite Iron ASSET Suppressor Line
Elite Iron has added the ASSET line of modular suppressors to the company's growing line of hearing protection equipment.
First Look: German Precision Optics GPOTAC 8Xi 1-8x24 mm Riflescope
German Precision Optics released its new GPOTAC 8 Xi 1-8x24 mm riflescope.
Review: N8 Tactical Pro-Lock G2 Holster
N8 Tactical's Pro-Lock G2 leather/kydex holster and magazine carrier represent comfortable, affordable options for the concealed-carry practitioner.
I Carry: Staccato C Pistol in a LAS Concealment Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Staccato C pistol with a SIG Sauer Romeo Zero red-dot sight carried in an LAS Concealment Shogun AIWB holster.
First Look: Savage Arms Impulse Elite Precision and Model 64 Precision Rifles
Savage Arms has released two new rifles in its Precision series: the Impulse Elite Precision and Model 64 Precision rifles.
Skills Check: Precision Hits at Multiple Distances
We use head shots for a couple of reasons in our classes at Gunsite. The tactical reason is the need to shut an attacker down, instantly, by delivering a well-placed shot to the central-nervous system.
Review: Leupold Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20 mm Illuminated FireDot SPR Riflescope
Leupold’s Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20 mm Illuminated FireDot SPR low-variable-power optic hits the sweet spot for an all-around defensive optic.