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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Mossberg Maverick 88: The Affordable Self-Defense Shotgun

Mon, 10/18/2021 - 07:00

The Maverick 88 is a no-frills cousin of Mossberg’s legendary Model 500 pump-action shotgun, and although the two guns are aesthetically and mechanically similar they are not identical guns.

5 Great Concealed Carry Gear Items for the Fall

Mon, 10/18/2021 - 06:45

As the seasons change, so must your carry wardrobe. Here are products to keep you comfortable as the leaves begin to fall.

Review: Elite Survival Systems HIP Gunner Concealed Carry Fanny Pack

Mon, 10/18/2021 - 06:20

Off-body carry is attractive: you just stick your gun in a bag and tote it along with you. Here's one carry option that makes the best of both worlds.

First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus 3.1-Inch Optics Ready

Mon, 10/18/2021 - 06:00

Now Smith & Wesson Inc. is expanding its line of M&P Shield Plus pistols to include a new optics-ready variant, the M&P9 Shield Plus 3.1-inch OR.

First Look: Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Riflescope

Fri, 10/15/2021 - 08:30

Zeiss recently announced the launch of the new LRP S5 series of first-focal-plane riflescopes.

Review: Zev Technologies Core Duty Rifle

Fri, 10/15/2021 - 08:15

Zev Technologies has steadily increased its footprint in the firearm industry. Best known for placing its unique design spins on components for the most popular Glock and SIG Sauer pistols, this Centralia, WA-based company is also in the AR market.

First Look: Birchwood Casey 36-Inch Single Gun Case

Fri, 10/15/2021 - 08:00

Birchwood Casey is known for their targets and shooting support gear, and now they have just released a soft-padded case ideally suited for AR-15 and AK-pattern rifles, called the Single Gun Case 36 Inch.

I Carry: IWI Masada 9 mm Pistol in a KSG Armory Holster

Fri, 10/15/2021 - 04:00

In today's episode of "I Carry,"we have an IWI Masada 9 mm pistol with a Meprolight MicroRDS red-dot sight in a KSG Armory holster.

What is the Greatest Defensive Skill?

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 07:00

You can say what you want to about your favorite defensive school or those advanced-fighting techniques you learned, but the greatest defensive skill that a person can develop is simply awareness. I will freely admit that developing effective awareness is anything but simple, but being able to spot trouble before it is close enough to get in your face will certainly save you from a lot of trouble and possibly even some pain and grief.

Fightin' Iron: The Guns of George Mathews

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 07:20

Sometimes, custom gunsmiths don’t get credit where credit is due.

SIG Sauer Will Not Exhibit at 2022 SHOT Show

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 07:10

SIG Sauer announced this week that it will not be exhibiting at the 2022 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show.

First Look: Mission First Tactical EDC Dump Tray

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 07:00

Need a handy place to keep all your stuff? Mission First Tactical has just the thing…

What’s the Deal With Caliber?

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 02:00

Caliber is a critical aspect of ammunition, but it is something that is also often misunderstood or misrepresented. As it relates to firearms, caliber by definition—according to Merriam-Webster—is either A: the diameter of a bullet or other projectile, or B: the diameter of the bore of a gun usually expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch and typically written as a decimal, such as .35 caliber.

First Look: Beretta APX A1 Carry Handgun

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 01:55

Beretta is launching a brand-new pistol, the APX A1 Carry, which is the newest evolution of the popular APX Carry series of guns.

Bushmaster Makes a Comeback

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 01:50

Bushmaster, a beloved brand among enthusiasts for years that fell victim when as Remington Outdoor faced financial struggles, is back in business under new ownership and management.

Review: SiOnyx Aurora Black

Mon, 10/11/2021 - 07:00

Night-vision devices (NVDs) are increasingly available and affordable. One can find everything from products barely qualifying as toys through military-grade thermal optics at a variety of retailers, at prices ranging from less than $100 (for the toys) to the price of a fairly nice car (for the high-end thermal stuff).

Review: Girsan MC9 T Handgun

Mon, 10/11/2021 - 01:15

The Turkish firearm-manufacturing industry has been around for a long time, dating back to when the Ottoman Empire was a superpower. In recent years, it seems like the Turkish gun industry is on a bit of a come-up, exporting hundreds of thousands of guns each year to the United States, especially the Canik TP9 line of pistols.