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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Standard Manufacturing Co. LLC DP-12 Shotgun
Doesn’t every shotgun enthusiast want a double-barrel, pump-action shotgun?
ZEV Technologies Custom Glock
Improve a Glock? It’s not impossible. One company provides significant upgrades at affordable cost to make the popular handgun even better.
1911 Final Grip Safety Fitting
Remember all that time, energy and elbow grease you spent fitting the beavertail grip safety to your fame? it’s about to pay off.
Wilson Combat .308 AR
Go big or go home? Try “go best” or go home.
SIG Sauer P225-A1
SIG Sauer? No, SIG sweet.
AR Vs. AK: Which is best?
It doesn’t matter which camp you belong to; Magpul has quality, affordable furniture for your favorite carbine.
STI International Introduces the HEX Tactical Pistol Line
Combining aggressive style with functionality, the new HEX Tactical line pistols from STI International are available in multiple configurations.
Iowa College Sticks to its Guns
The board of trustees for a small, private college in Iowa has voted to continue its endorsement of a student shooting sports club, despite receiving pressure from some anti-gun alumni, including a former U.S. Senator and his wife.
Coast FDX300 Folding Knife
In the market for a plain, dependable pocketknife? Coast has you covered in that department.
Soldiers Who Vote Have Important Role in Election Year
An important aspect that is often overlooked during a presidential election and a critical general election year like 2016 is the role played by soldiers who participate in the voting process and make their voices heard.
Hornady Lock-N-Load Targets
Shooting paper targets is more productive when using them to sight in a rifle or diagnose a problem.
Magpul Go-Bang T-Shirts
Feel like wearing your heart on your sleeve? How about your favorite parts-maker on your chest?
Arizona Bill Would Provide Tax Credit for CCW Classes
Already considered by many as having the most gun-friendly laws and firearms regulations in the country, Arizona residents may soon receive a tax credit covering the cost of attending their state-authorized concealed carry permit classes and safety training.
LaserLyte LT-PRE Laser Trainer
Looking to practice on the cheap? LaserLyte's laser insert may be just the thing.
1911 Ejector Installation
And now for the external frame components: We begin with the ejector, and while the process in pretty straightforward, the likelihood of encountering potential pitfalls still exists.
Nightforce NXS Compact 2.5-10x42 mm
Despite a mere two decades in existence, the Nightforce brand has become synonymous with superior-quality, dependable riflescopes.
The Fix: Blank Canvas
You are a bullseye-pistol competitor poised to break into the NRA Expert Class, but the other day your target looked like you had shot it with a few rounds of buckshot.
Chilling Out: Cold-Weather Gun Care
I pretty much grew up with a rifle in my hands. First it was the obligatory toy gun, followed by BB and pellet launchers and finally—once I wore down my parents’ resistance—rimfire and centerfire rifles.
Ruger SR-556E
Ruger has been tremendously successful of late, in large part because it listens to its customers. The company’s SR-556E is an excellent example of responsive product design.
Blackhawk TecGrip Holster
The new TecGrip holster from Blackhawk provides a solid carry option for pockets or IWB.