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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Kahr Arms Launches 2019 Fallen Officer Program
To honor law-enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, Kahr Arms rolled out a new program in 2019 dedicated to specific officers.
'Tactical' Reticles That Improve Your Shooting
The various gradations and subtensions used on a riflescope reticle are enough to give you a headache, but they have a number of benefits if you’re interested in shooting quickly and accurately at long range.
Glock G43: A 2,000-Round Test
How does the Glock G43 hold up to the 2,000-Round Challenge? Here's the evolution of this popular concealed-carry pistol over the course of our run.
Mossberg at 100: A Thriving Company & Legacy
Celebrating 100 years old in 2019, O. F. Mossberg & Sons is America's oldest family-owned firearm company. Take a look at its first 100 years here.
Review: Ruger GP100 .44 Special Revolver
Pairing Ruger’s popular medium-frame GP100 revolver in the .44 Special chambering from yesteryear is sure to attract attention from consumers.
First Look: Volquartsen TG9 Trigger Group
Building on the popularity of the award-winning Ruger PC Carbine, Volquartsen built a trigger-upgrade unit based on the company's popular TG2000 trigger group.
Range Review: M+M Industries M10X
What happens when you simplify the AK even further and add in AR-level accuracy? You get a gun like the M+M Industries M10X. Check out the details here.
The New Hotness: Examining AR-Style Pistol-Caliber Carbines
Pistol-caliber carbines are the go-to for today's firearm enthusiasts, but there are things about which to be aware when looking at AR-based variants.
Orlando PD Chooses SIG Sauer Duty Rifle
After adopting the SIG Sauer P226, the Orlando, FL, Police Department chose the SIG Virtus as its go-to patrol rifle.
First Look: Liberty Suppressors Zulu Integral 5.56 NATO Upper Receiver
Want a suppressed 5.56 NATO upper without all the blowback and other associated issues? Liberty Suppressors developed its Zulu Integral 5.56 NATO upper receiver to provide just that.
Review: Walther PPS M2 RMSc
Think you can’t get a slim, easy-to-conceal pistol with a red dot? Walther thinks otherwise with the launch of its PPS M2 RMSc model in 2019.
First Look: Gerber Center Drive Plus Multitool
Taking cues from top consumer requests, Gerber Gear enhanced its Center Drive multitool for 2019, rolling out an all-new Center Drive Plus model.
Review: Wilson Combat Paul Howe G19
With its Paul Howe-tuned G19, Wilson Combat took one of the world's most-popular self-defense pistols and turned it up a notch.
Skills Check: Bolt-Running Speed Drill
While not quite the “mad minute” of Lee-Enfield fame, here’s a drill designed to help hone your bolt-action shooting.
First Look: Umarex Beretta M9A3 C02 Air Pistol
Thanks to a licensing deal with Beretta, Umarex USA is now producing an authentic, full-automatic, C02-powered model of the company's modernized M9A3.
Ruger 10/22 Upgrade: Timney Calvin Elite Trigger
Looking for an improved trigger pull on your go-to Ruger 10/22? Swapping it out for a Calvin Elite from Timney Triggers is definitely an easy and beneficial upgrade.
New for 2019: TNW Firearms Aero Survival Rifle in .460 Rowland
To pack more power in a pistol-caliber survival platform, TNW Firearms released a new model of its popular Aero Survival Rifle chambered in .460 Rowland.
Hands-On With Propper Shift Low-Top Boots
Footwear is something we don't often think about as consumers, but having a good pair of boots is essential for preparedness. We took a closer look at the Shift option from Propper.
Walther Launches 30-Day Trial Period for Handgun Purchases
Not sure if you're going to love that Walther Arms PPQ pistol? In a new program, Walther is giving consumers 30 days to try out their guns with a money-back guarantee.
Maximize Your CCW Loadout: Carry A Round in the Chamber
Make sure you're maximizing your self-defense loadout by racking a round in your carry gun. Here's a few tips from our field editor.