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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AR-15 Addiction: Why I Build Rather Than Buy
One AR-15 addict discusses his love for America's most-popular rifle and why building a gun is a great idea for any fan of the AR platform.
Range Review: Warne QD XSKEL30TW Scope Mount
You've spent good money on a good optic, but that's just wasted investment without the right scope mount. Here's a look at the Warne QD XSKEL30TW scope mount and what it can do for your rig.
New for 2019: Smith & Wesson Model 610 Revolver
Capitalizing on the 10mm renaissance, Smith & Wesson reintroduced its Model 610, chambered for the popular cartridge.
DIY Rifle Cartridges: Wildcatting Made Easy
Who says our AR-15s and boltguns should fire run-of-the-mill ammo? Here's a look at making wildcat cartridges fun and easy.
Classic Guns: The FN-49
The FAL might be the “right arm of the free world,” but there was an FN design before it. Here's a look at the FN-49.
Ballistics-Gel Testing: What It Does and Doesn't Tell You
Though it has become an industry standard for testing terminal performance of ammunition, ballistic gelatin doesn’t tell you all you need to know.
First Look: Samson Mfg. Back Up Iron Sights
Looking for a back-up option for your AR-15's primary optic? Check out the latest sighting solution from Samson Manufacturing.
Hornady Granted Patents for RFID Safes
The innovative design of the Hornady RAPiD firearm safe led to the U.S. Patent Office granting the company several patents for the concept.
The Impact of Barrel Twist Rates on Bullets
Barrel twist rates are critical for imparting a stabilizing spin on a bullet in flight, but can twist rates damage bullets? Is there a minimum and maximum twist rate?
DAO Self-Defense Guns: Are They Still Relevant?
While many modern defensive guns have gone for lighter, crisper trigger pulls, there are still lots of double-action-only carry guns on the market. Are they outdated?
First Look: Holosun HE508T Red-Dot Sight
Thanks to advances in battery-consumption and auto-on functions, the Holosun HE508T red-dot sight has an incredibly long battery life that will increase confidence in your setup.
First Look: Black Collar Arms Bolt-Action Pistol Kit
Thanks to pistol-stabilizing braces, the ability to have a compact, bolt-action pistol for work at extended distances has been heightened, and Black Collar Arms is bringing a purpose-built kit to the market.
Range Review: Crimson Trace CTA-2104 Riflescope
As Crimson Trace begins rolling out its new line of riflescopes, we got a chance to work with its CTA-2104 model, and we liked what we saw.
First Look: CZ-USA Rimfire Suppressor
Building on the company's success in the rimfire-rifle market, CZ-USA introduced its new, tunable, affordable Rimfire Suppressor, built to handle a range of popular cartridges.
Review: XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights
To test out the latest DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights from XS Sights, we went to a training class to see how this unique aiming setup performed under pressure.
I Carry: LTT Beretta 92G Elite in a PHLster Floodlight Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Langdon Tactical Beretta 92G Elite in a PHLster holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
Studying Self-Defense: Do Your Homework
If you have a solid defensive firearm and have taken training classes, you're doing better than most people. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't stop studying self-defense. Here are a few reading suggestions from the Sheriff.
Review: Beretta APX
Beretta’s APX pistol brings an entirely different, modern platform to the storied Italian gunmaker’s line.
New for 2019: CMMG Banshee in .40 S&W
Now chambered in .40 S&W, the CMMG Banshee is available as a carbine-style pistol platform, while the company's Resolute rifle platforms are also available in the new caliber offering.
First Look: DoubleStar Ahab Knife
Designed as a discreet, everyday carry knife with a fixed blade, the DoubleStar Ahab is the latest from the company's renowned DSC Blade division.