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: SIG Sauer SLX and SLH Suppressors
SIG Sauer is introducing the new SLX and SLH series of suppressors, both of which are designed to meet U.S. Military application standards.
First Look: Viridian HS1 Hand Stop Laser
Viridian Weapon Technologies is rolling out a game-changing hand stop laser, the HS1, which is now available with an infrared beam.
6 Great Hard-Sided Pistol Cases
Whether you're traveling, riding in a vehicle, or simply want a sturdier case for around the house, here's a look at six great hard-sided pistol cases.
Review: Diamondback DB9SL Handgun
Richard Mann takes an in-depth look at the Diamondback DB9SL chambered in 9 mm.
First Look: MasterPiece Arms MPA DS40 TT Competition Pistol
MasterPiece Arms (MPA) is rolling out the new MPA DS40 Travis Tomasie (TT) Competition Pistol.
First Look: Mission First Tactical Extreme Duty Polymer Magazine
Mission First Tactical introducing the MFT Extreme Duty Polymer Magazine for the 7.62 NATO round, available in a 10-round option.
Review: Tisas PX-9 Gen 2 Pistol
The Wonder Nine gets reimagined with a new 9 mm from SDS Imports.
Why We Need to Encourage New Shooters to Get Training
When we can, we need to tell the new shooter that they really need to learn to walk before they can run. And then we need to help them find the kind of training that will give them the basics of safe gun handling and marksmanship.
First Look: BulletSafe Vital Protection 3 Vest
The BulletSafe Vital Protection 3 (VP3) Vest is a new and significant addition to BulletSafe’s impressive collection of life-saving products.
AAC Suppressor Brand Relaunches
Advanced Armament Company (AAC), known as “The Silent Authority” and pioneering leader in firearm sound suppression since 1994, has restructured and relaunched.
Is the .357 Magnum the Best Option for Personal Defense?
Time and data have also unquestionably revealed that when compared to these semi-auto-pistol cartridges, the .357 Magnum does a better job at stopping bad guys.
First Look: Viridian Weapon Technologies HS1 Hand Stop Laser
Viridian Weapon Technologies is rolling out a game-changing hand stop laser, the HS1, which is now available with an infrared beam.
Walt Berger, Founder of Berger Bullets, Dies at 92
Walter Berger, founder of Berger Bullets and member of the Benchrest Hall of Fame since 1982, died on Sept. 19 in Mesa, AZ, surrounded by family and friends. He was 92 years old.
Are Percussion Revolvers and Single-Shot Muzzleloaders Obsolete?
It’s known that firearms can serve for a long time after they’re no longer cutting edge. Flintlocks held on long into the percussion era. During the American Civil War, plenty of cavalry units, especially local militias, turned up with single-shot pistols despite Colt’s revolvers having been on the market for a while by then.
German Police Department Converts to Blackhawk Holsters
Blackhawk’s German distributor, Helmut Hofmann, has been awarded a contract from the Niedersachsen Police Department in Germany for new duty holsters from Blackhawk’s T-Series Holster line.
First Look: CZ P-10 F Competition-Ready Pistol
The new P-10 F Competition-Ready has a barrel and slide that are a half-inch longer than the full-size model, which provides a longer sight radius.
Review: Colt Anaconda Revolver
We cannot lie: Colt’s latest revolver oozes class—and power. The new Anaconda is impressive and tough.
I Carry: Taurus G3 TORO Pistol in a Kinetic Concealment Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Taurus G3 TORO optics-ready pistol equipped with a Bushnell RXS-100 red-dot sight and carried in a Kinetic Concealment outside-the-waistband holster.
Solving Issues with Brass Casings
Recently, while shooting a Norinco SKS, I experienced a failure to go into battery. Upon removing the cartridge, I found the round to be “shrouded” by another brass casing.
Handgun Grip Vs. Hold: What's the Difference?
Grip and hold on the firearm are often viewed by handgun shooters as one and the same. However, seasoned defensive and competitive shooters break down handgun shooting stability into two distinctly but equally essential subcomponents: grip versus hold.