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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5 Great Mid-Level 1911 Pistols: Tradition Meets Modern Functionality
The 1911 may no longer be on the cutting edge, but it's still a terrific pistol design.
British Military selects Knights Armament Rifle
The new rifles for the Royal Marines Commandos and Ranger battalions will include Vortex scopes, Aimpont red dots.
First Look: New 1911 Pistols from EAA / Girsan
Both pistols are offered in a wide variety of sizes, calibers and finishes.
Czechoslovak Group Acquiring Federal, CCI, Hevi-Shot, Remington Ammo and Speer
The leadership and manufacturing of the each company will continue to be located in the United States.
Why Use Premium Components?
There might just be a reason for the higher cost of top-shelf gear.
Improving “Perfection”: Upgrades For Your Glock
Customizing a stock pistol makes it your own, but how does it affect performance?
First Look: MDT Chassis System For Tika and Remington 700 Actions
Compatible with Tika short action and Remington 700 long action rifles.
First Shots: Lone Wolf Dusk 19 9mm Pistol
Here’s a striker-fired, polymer-frame 9mm pistol with tons of upgrades built in.
Frst Look: SDS Tokarev 20 Gauge Shotguns
Available in either matte black or nickel finishes.
First Look: Gemtech Abyss Suppressor
A new end cap design results in less noxious fumes in your face.
Troubled Times
Sheriff Jim reminds us to stay on our toes when things go south.
First Look: Zero Tech Thrive HD Optic
A rugged dot which uses the Shield/RMSc footprint.
First Shots: Primary Weapons Systems BDE Suppressors
We chat with Primary Weapons Systems about the company’s expanded line of suppressors.
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Pistol in a Galco Ankle Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP 9 mm pistol carried in a Galco Ankle Glove holster along with a PowerTac E10 G4 flashlight.
First Look: Tisas 1911A1 Aviator
A Commander-sized pistol in either 9mm or .45 ACP.
SIG Sauer Expanding Ammunition Operations in Arkansas
SIG's ammunition business is booming, and the plant is increasing accordingly.
Sharpen Your AR-15 Skills on Feral Hogs
Test your gear while literally bringing home the bacon.
First Look: Davidsons HK MR762A1
A custom burnt bronze finish is just one of the features of this limited-edition rifle.
Review: Safariland Incog X Holster for Glock G17
A concealed carry holster from a company renowned for their duty holsters.
First Shots: Colt Experience at Range Ready
Buy a 1911, get some gear and a top-notch class with it? Sounds good to us!