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: Meopta MeoStar R2 2.5-15x56 RD Riflescope
The latest optic in the Meopta lineup, the MeoStar R2 2.5-15x56 RD riflescope, is designed for optimum light transmission, enabling shooters and hunters to take advantage of disappearing daylight.
I Carry: Glock G19 Gen 4 in a Mission First Tactical IWB Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Glock G19 Gen 4 in a Mission First Tactical holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
4 Reasons Why You Need a Reload for Your Concealed-Carry Gun
The only time you have too much ammo is when you have to move it all. When you're out and about, having a spare reload (or two) for your concealed-carry gun is never a bad thing.
First Look: Ergo Remington 20-Gauge Shotgun Stock Adapter
With the Ergo Remington 20-gauge shotgun stock adapter, consumers can add any number of AR-style stocks and grips to their go-to scattergun.
Denmark Selects SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry as Service Pistol
With the adoption of the SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry, Denmark became the first European NATO country to select the platform as a standard service sidearm.
New for 2018: Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 in 9 mm
Auto-Ordnance expanded its 1911A1 pistol lineup in 2018 to include a 9 mm version of its popular USGI-style model.
8 Need-to-Know Essentials of Shotgun Shells
Do you know what all those numbers mean on that box of shotgun shells at Walmart? Get the rundown on which numbers mean what.
7 Sins of Firearm Safety
Firearm safety is paramount, and unfortunately, many people aren't as safe with their guns as they could be. See these seven sins of firearm safety and be sure you aren't guilty of any.
First Look: Warne Universal Scope Level
Stay on target, even at ever-increasing distances, thanks to the Warne Universal Scope Level.
Ballistic Effectiveness: Which Handgun Caliber Wins?
Think you know what the best defensive caliber is for your personal-defense pistol? These numbers might change your mind about ballistic effectiveness.
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.