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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Review: CMMG Mk17 Banshee 9 mm Pistol
CMMG's latest firearm is the Mk17 Banshee in 9 mm, which now takes Sig P320 magazines and makes an excellent personal-defense firearm.
First Look: N8 Tactical KO-1 Modular IWB Holster
N8 Tactical recently introduced its new KO-1 modular IWB holster for everyday carry.
Review: Charter Arms Pit Bull .380
The Charter Arms Pit Bull is a revolver chambered in .380 ACP. Sounds far-fetched at first, but upon reflection, it makes a lot of sense.
How to Solve Ejection Problems with a 1911
What do you do when a 1911 is ejecting brass directly in your face? George Harris walks you through solutions.
The Madsen M47 Rifle
Great rifle designs often get left behind, which is exactly what happened to the Madsen M47 rifle.
Review: Garmont Tactical Nemesis 4.1 Boot
Garmont Tactical's Nemesis 4.1 Boot is an excellent choice for your go-anywhere, do-anything lifestyle as a shooter or outdoor enthusiast.
First Look: Premium Body Armor Ballistic Panel for Eberlestock P5 Switchblade Pack
Premier Body Armor has teamed up with Eberlestock to build a ballistic panel for the P5 Switchback pack.
Review: Weber Tactical Trifecta IWB/OWB Holster
David Workman reviews Weber Tactical's new Trifecta holster, which pulls double duty as a convertible OWB/IWB holster.
Review: Zastava Arms ZPAP92 Alpha & ZPAP92 Alpha FS1913 AK-47-Style Pistols
Zastava Arms recently introduced two new AK-47-style pistols—the ZPAP92 Alpha and ZPAP92 Alpha FS1913—both of which are chambered in the venerable 7.62x39 mm.
First Look: Thyrm SwitchBack DF
Turn your flashlight into a true tactical tool with the Thyrm SwitchBack DF flashlight accessory.
Dry Practice is Critical During Ammo Shortages
With ammo shortages in full swing, it's a great time to save your ammo and attend to some dry practice drills at home. Sheriff Jim walks you through the process.
I Carry: Mossberg MC1sc Pistol in a Blue Force Gear Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Mossberg MC1sc pistol in a Blue Force Gear Ultra Comp pocket holster along with a SOG Cash Card knife.
The Ultimate Remington 700 Remodel
An integrated, modular weight system allows shooters to customize the balance and mass of their rifle with the MDT ACC Chassis System.
First Look: Phoenix Weaponry Precision Rifle Buttstock
Phoenix Weaponry recently introduced a new fully-adjustable precision rifle buttstock built from aluminum that's ideal for competition.
Army Engineers Patent Suppressor with Integral Muzzle Brake
U.S. Army engineers recently patented a smuzzle, which is a suppressor with integral muzzle brake.
First Look: New Galco Holster Handbags
Galco recently launched several new holster handbags for off-body carry that are an option for personal defense.
Springfield Armory Sells Masks to Support Non-Profit
Springfield Armory has teamed up with Luke's Wings, a non-profit aimed to help injured service members, to sell masks and raise money during the COVID-19 crisis.
Review: Marlin Model 1894 Dark
Marlin’s new tactical lever-action rifle works in multiple settings and may just have you turn back the clock on your defensive carbine.
First Look: OSS HX-QD 556Ti Suppressor
OSS Suppressors recently introduced the new HX-QD 556Ti suppressor, which is constructed with Titanium and stainless steel and a flash cap that virtually eliminates muzzle flash.
The Importance of Awareness and Avoidance for Personal Defense
As recent events have made us all aware, staying away from bad things—of any type—is a better idea than getting involved with an unknown.