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: Tanfoglio Stock Master Xtreme
Built with practical pistol competition in mind.
First Look: Franklin Armory 22-EZ Drop-In Binary Trigger
Easily add a binary trigger to your 10/22.
Pro Shop: Lever-gun Upgrades
Take your lever-action rifle to the next level with the following products.
Shotgun Spotlight: Mossberg 590 With Magpul Furniture
Topped with a Leupold Deltapoint Pro optic for faster aiming.
First Look: Burris XTR PS Optics
A tactically-oriented scope that combines a ballistics app and reticle-aiming system.
Three New Cartridges Accepted by SAAMI
Three new rifle cartridges are now an accepted standard.
Why Did Mossberg Change the 590’s Safety?
Spoiler alert: A company actually listens to its customer base.
Review: Live Free Armory LF556 LEO Tactical Carbine
A next-level carbine that performs at a reasonable price? Sounds great.
First Look: Operator 640 Thermal Optic
Easily add thermal vision to. your rifle optic.
Ocular Dominance
The eyes have it.
Review: PHLster Skeleton Holster For Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0
A minimalist IWB holster teamed up with a lightweight defensive pistol.
First Look: Canik USA Mete SFx Sketch
The pistol as canvas.
First Look: B&T USA GHM9 Retro
A large-format pistol inspired by the original GHM9 prototype.
Shooting Illustrated’s Grazio Receives Buck Knives Writer of the Year Honor
Awarded at the 2025 SHOT show.
Always Carry Pepper Spray
Conflict can pop up in unexpected places.
First Look: New Caliber Options for Barrett Rifles
New choices for the MRAD and MRADELR rifles.
First Look: Military Armament Corporation MAC 9 Double Stack Comp
A 1911-style pistol with a 17 round magazine and a compensated barrel.
Fraternal Twins
I have an affinity for SIG Sauer P228 and P229 pistols. They fit my hands perfectly, having similar grip sizes, and their overall exterior dimensions make the guns convenient for concealed carry.
Playing Favorites
Everyone has their favorite model or models when it comes to a home-defense firearm.
First Look: Military Armament MAC Duty 9 Pistol
17 round capacity, cut for an RMR optic.