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: Federal Premium Force X2 Shorty 00 Buckshot
A new option in 1¾-inch defensive shotgun ammunition.
First Look: ZeroTech Thrive HD First Focal Plane Riflescopes
Two new ruggedized scopes from the land down under.
Review: We the People IWB Holster and Tactical Gun Belt
A kydex holster and gun belt designed for no-nonsense everyday use.
I Carry: Walther WMP 22 WMR Pistol in a PHLster Holster
Today on I Carry we have the new Walther WMP pistol chambered in 22 WMR, carried in a PHLster Floodlight holster along with an SOG Power Access Deluxe multi-tool.
First Look: Colt Combat Unit 1911 Pistols
New 1911-style pistols designed under the guidance of some of America’s toughest warriors.
F5 MFG Modular Stock System with CZ Scorpion Adapter
If you’re looking to bring some welcome modularity to your CZ Scorpion, F5 MFG has got you covered.
First Look: Dead Air Silencers’ Dedicated 5.56 Suppressor
Designed to be lightweight and compact, yet stand up to the rigors of hard use.
Freedom Munitions to Expand Manufacturing Capacity
The new facility will offer more options to the American gun owner.
308 Based Cartridges Part 2: Boutique And 308 Wildcat Cartridges
.308 Win. is the starting point for boutique and wildcat cartridges of all shapes and sizes
First Look: Versacarry Compound Carry Holster
Ideal for appendix carry, this new hybrid holster packs a lot of nice features.
iRayUSA RICO MK1 640 3x50mm Thermal Rifle Scope Review
A full-featured thermal optic with a lot going for it.
Silencer Central Holds New HQ Grand Opening
Larger facilities mean more choices for American gun owners.
First Look: TAC Six Branded Shooting Cases from Allen Company
Gear designed for the tactical market that performs at a higher level.
Colonel Rex Applegate
For me, one of the many bonuses of this gunwriter business has been the opportunity to meet and become friends with a number of the firearm enthusiasts of an earlier generation; legendary figures such as Frank Hamer Jr., Bill Jordan, Bill Toney, Col Walter Walsh and the subject of this column: COL Rex Applegate.
First Look: Armasight Contractor Thermal Optic
Armasight’s new thermal optic, the Contractor, is now available for sale.
Bug Out Bag Essentials
Products to keep you prepared when you need to grab and go.
Beretta APX A1 Carry Review
Comfort is a big part of daily carry, and it should be. If packing your favorite handgun feels like you are smuggling a shoebox (or an angry hedgehog), then you will squirm, shift and give away the fact that you are carrying. Hot weather makes it even worse, as light clothing offers less in the way of concealment. When EDC becomes too much of a hassle, some just leave it at home.
High-Tech Handloading
I now keep all my ammunition-creation data on a computer. Sure, I’ll make notes when working up a new load or tweaking an existing one, but ultimately my data is stored digitally. Since my loading room is only steps from my computer, the transition from written to digital data has been easy for me. Now that I’m using the handloading app from RCBS, it’s even easier, and it also makes recreating my favorite loads when I’m at the loading bench more convenient.
First Look: 1791 Gunleather Holsters for S&W CSX Pistols
New holsters for the nifty little pistol from Smith & Wesson.
First Look: XS Night Sights for SA XD OSP and Tisas PX-9
Two new front and rear sight sets featuring some of XS Sights most popular designs.