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: Taurus Defender 605 Revolver
Taurus updates its Defender series of revolvers with the 605, purpose-built as a concealed-carry revolver.
How Important is Bullet Construction?
Not all projectiles are created equal— but that doesn’t mean there aren’t certain similarities.
Effective Practice for Perishable Skills
Shooting skills are perishable if not practiced often. Steve Tarani offers tips on ways to practice to keep your shooting skills sharp.
First Look: Silencer Central Banish 46 and 338 Suppressors
Silencer Central has expanded its Banish line of suppressors with the new Banish 46 and Banish 338 models.
Gear Review: Gun Belt Roundup
When it comes to carrying your EDC handgun, you need a purpose-built belt tough enough for the task. Here are six great options.
First Look: Taurus G3X Pistol
Taurus has expanded the company's popular G3 line of handguns to include the new G3X.
The Importance of Follow Through
Sheriff Jim explains why follow through is important, and why it's something to practice at the range.
First Look: Sightmark Presidio Line of Scopes
Sightmark's new Presidio line of riflescopes offers a wide range of magnification power across a family of affordable scopes.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson CSX Pistol in a Galco Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have the new Smith & Wesson CSX 1911-style 9 mm pistol in a Galco Tuck-n-Go 2.0 holster along with a True Knives TrueBlade pocketknife.
Classics: The Winchester Model 42 Shotgun
Winchester’s Model 42 brought the .410-bore to the repeating-shotgun world.
U.S. Army Awards FN with Contract for M240L Machine Guns and Receivers
The U.S. Army has awarded FN America with a contract for M240L machine guns and receivers.
First Look: SilencerCo Gas Defeating Charging Handle
SilencerCo has launched its Gas Defeating Charging Handle, offering a hardware solution to excess gas when shooting suppressed.
How to Replace a Rifle Barrel
While it may seem like saying goodbye to an old friend, changing a barrel isn’t the end of the world.
First Look: Crimson Trace Rapid Illumination Grip
The new Rapid Illumination Grip (RIG) from Crimson Trace is a convenient way to add light to your carbine.
First Look: Masterpiece Arms Matrix Professional Rifle Chassis
MasterPiece Arms has released the Matrix Professional Chassis for the precision long-range market.
SAAMI Accepts New Rifle Cartridges—Including Composite-Cased 6.8 TVC
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has accepted three new rifle cartridges for standardization, including the first composite-cased load ever accepted by the prestigious organization.
Handbook: Carrying a Firearm in your Vehicle
While having your firearm on your person is the ideal solution, circumstances may dictate it being left behind. Do this sparingly and securely.
First Look: Andro Corp. Divergent .308 Win. Rifle
Andro Corp. Industries has expanded its AR-10-based rifle line to include the new Divergent series of rifles.
Tech Wisdom: How to Remove a Stuck Case
I am a reloader and have to admit I use my brass as long as possible. Usually, the case necks split before I throw the brass away, but this time only half of the case came out—leaving the front half in the chamber.
Competitive versus Defensive Shooting: Which Is Better?
It's an age-old debate: Does taking part in competitive shooting help or hinder defensive shooting? Steve Tarani gives his take on the two sides.