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 High-End Handguns Are Made to Use
Way back in the Dark Ages—well, OK, it wasn’t actually the Dark Ages, it was more like 2008—I attended a Tactical Handgun I class from the late, great firearm trainer Louis Awerbuck.
First Look: Apex Tactical Adds New Models to Failure Resistant Extractors
Now Apex Tactical Specialties is adding to its line of Failure Resistant Extractors with the release of two new extractors, one for the SIG Sauer P320 model pistols in 9 mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG, and one for the slim frame Glock models G43, G43X and G48.
First Look: Mossberg 590S Shotguns
Mossberg recently launched four new shotguns in the 590S series, including new models of the pump action Shockwave.
Streamlight Renews Support of C.O.P.S.
Streamlight, manufacturer of high-performance weaponlights and laser sighting devices for self-defense and law enforcement, has renewed its sponsorship of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) for the 22nd year in a row.
First Look: Mossberg MC2sc
Mossberg recently expanded its MC2 pistol lineup with the addition of the MC2sc, a micro-compact 9 mm that utilizes 11- or 14-round magazines.
Skills Check: Training to Shoot a Handgun with Both Hands
Simply alternating your handgun from one hand to the other between rounds helps to develop your skills with both hands while conserving ammunition.
First Look: Springfield Armory SA-35
Springfield Armory recently introduced the new SA-35, a 9 mm handgun, which is based on one of the most legendary and world famous handgun designs of all time.
First Look: SilencerCo Hybrid 46M Suppressor
SilencerCo is adding the new Hybrid 46M to their product line. The 46m represents the world's first modular large bore suppressor.
Why the Shotgun is One of the Best Options for Personal Defense
Like the revolver and the lever-action carbine, the shotgun is still around because it gets the job done and gets it done quite well.
What's the Best Gun for Home Defense?
I got the question again this week. I live in a small town and a good number of folks know that I contribute to NRA Publications. To many, this means I am an authority of sorts and they would like to ask me about gun stuff.
Review: Ruger LCP Max
The Ruger LCP was a tiny terror when launched in 2008. It disrupted the market by creating demand for small, reliable pistols in .380 ACP and provoked everyone from holster makers to ammunition manufacturers into delivering new products.
Safety Recall for Smith & Wesson M&P Shotguns
A safety recall has been issued for all Smith & Wesson M&P 12 shotguns manufactured prior to Oct. 15, 2021. Two field reports of barrel cracking have been received by the company and, in an abundance of caution the recall was initiated.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson Shield Plus 9 mm Pistol in a Dark Star Gear Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus carried in a Dark Star Gear Hitchhiker holster along with a True Tactical EDC pocketknife.
First Look: Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite & Upgrade Kit
Work Sharp is a U.S.-based company that is known for making top-notch knife and tool sharpeners. The company's Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener is a proven performer, and it is capitalizing on the success of that sharpener with the release of the new Precision Adjust Elite and Upgrade Kit.
First Look: Blackhawk Custom Kydex Holster Builder
Blackhawk is a leader in law enforcement and military equipment, and now they have a new custom Kydex holster program where customers can build and order their own holster or magazine carrier directly on their website.
Review: Maxim PDX Pistol
The Maxim PDX line is, in many ways, the ultimate expression of the PDW concept. It’s a small, easy to handle AR-pattern firearm that uses either Maxim’s superb PDW brace in the pistol model or a collapsible stock when sold as a short barrelled rifle.
Alternate Sources for Ammo
With ammunition being in extremely short supply these days, I have resorted to sourcing ammo anywhere I can.
First Look: SIG Sauer Custom Works Spectre P320 XCarry & P365XL Pistols
With the new SIG Custom Works Spectre P320 XCarry and P365XL, the Spectre Series from SIG Sauer has a new look.
EAA Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Florida-based European American Armory Corporation (EAA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
First Look: SAR9 Compact Handgun
Sarsilmaz is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of firearms, and now the company is rolling out its new SAR9 Compact pistol.