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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New for 2018: Rock River Arms RRAGE AR-15 Carbine
The all-new Rock River Arms RRAGE Carbine provides the benefits and aesthetics of a monolithic-style design at a price consumers can afford.
Trijicon to Buy AmeriGlo Sights
Trijicon entered into an agreement to purchase AmeriGlo sights, expanding the company's manufacturing company and capabilities in the iron-sight market.
12 New Red-Dot Optics for 2018
This year, optics manufacturers are offering upgraded technology across the board for just about every practical application. From thermal scopes to long-range glass and more, there’s something new available for your firearm, no matter your budget.
Review: North American Arms Ranger II Revolver
NAA’s latest offering uses a design from a 19th-century, Old-West pistol for a new take on the company’s Ranger II revolver.
First Look: Gerber Suspension-NXT Multi-Tool
Based on the design of one of Gerber's most-popular multi-tools, the Suspension-NXT its a next-generation design that aims at the growing EDC market.
3 Combat-Control Fundamentals for the Defensive Shooter
Anticipation and preparation can help you avoid an altercation, or triumph should avoidance fail. We continue our recent exploration of the posture and actions that can prove advantageous in a fight.
Review: Taurus Spectrum
Does the mantra of “form over function” in polymer pistols leave no room for beauty? Well, maybe it ought to make some damn room. Enter the Taurus Spectrum.
First Look: Apex Tactical M&P M2.0 Failure-Resistant Extractor
Designed to enhance the already-reliable design of the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0, the Apex Failure-Resistant Extractor ensures proper case extraction and ejection.
New for 2018: Big Horn Armory AR500 Rifle
Chambered in the big-bore 500 Auto Max cartridge, the Big Horn Armory AR500 rifle is the most powerful AR-style rifle on the market.
First Look: UTG ACCU-SYNC AR-15 Flip-Up Sights
Designed to deploy quickly as a dependable back-up sighting option, the UTG ACCU-SYNC flip-up sights are built for use on any AR-15.
2,000-Round Review: Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact
In the aftermath of our 2,000-round testing of the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact, we’ve learned a few things along the way.
New for 2018: Remington Model 1911 R1 Limited Double Stack
One of the latest expanded-capacity .45 ACP handguns on the market is the new Limited Double Stack 1911 R1 from Remington.
Hit the Bullseye: Tips for Precision Shooting
Struggling to place your pistol shot directly in the bullseye? Here are a few tips to make that precision shot every time with ease.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield in a Galco Belly-Band Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield in a Galco Underwraps belly-band holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
First Look: Viridian Grip Laser for Springfield Armory 911
In support of the release of Springfield Armory's new 911 pocket pistol, Viridian launched an all-new Grip Laser model designed to fit the platform.
Shotgun Sights: Is the Bead Still the Best?
Is the basic bead sight ideal for your home-defense shotgun? There are myriad options for shotgun sights today, but sometimes simple solutions work best.
First Look: Real Avid AR-15 Master Bench Block
Though the AR-15 is one of the most accessible and easily assembled firearm designs, specialized tools like the Real Avid Master Bench Block can streamline the process.
First Look: Gerber Truss Multi-Tool
Envisioned as a do-it-all, daily carry tool, the new Gerber Truss multi-tool is packed with 17 different tools designed to tackle a range of problems.
Florida & Arkansas Police Departments Choose SIG Sauer P320
Since the U.S. military's adoption of the SIG Sauer P320 design, numerous police departments have chosen the platform as their duty pistol.
First Look: UTG Pro Ultra Slim AR-15 Handguard
UTG upped the ante on its AR-15 handguards by trimming down its Super Slim handguards to create the all-new Ultra Slim design.