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: Luth-AR Widebody Trigger Guard with Trigger Slot
Luth-AR recently introduced the Widebody Trigger Guard with Trigger Slot.
Custom SIG Sauer 1911s Commemorate 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
SIG Sauer has commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor—in partnership with Best Defense Foundation—with three one-of-a-kind, custom designed 1911 pistols.
Silencer Central Announces Update to Suppressor Buying Process
Silencer Central, America’s largest suppressor dealer, is proud to announce the eminent availability of electronic Form 4 applications—a major update to how the silencer buying process works, and a change expected to cut wait times for approvals down to as few as 60 days.
How to Practice Transitioning from Rifle to Handgun
When practicing with both a rifle and a handgun, it is important to hone not only your marksmanship skills, but also your ability to transition from rifle to handgun in a safe and efficient manner.
How to Choose the Right Grips for Your Handgun
I’ve gotten pretty good about being able to swap the grips on a revolver (us pedants call them by their proper name, “stocks,” when normal people aren’t around, by the way) in a hurry.
First Look: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8-Inch Compact OSP Pistol in .45 ACP
Springfield Armory recently introduced the new XD-M Elite 3.8-inch Compact OSP in .45 ACP. The new handgun combines big-bore power with cutting-edge performance to provide concealed carry users with an extraordinary defensive pistol option.
The Truth Behind the Russian Ammo Ban
How do the political machinations putting the importation of Russian ammunition in question affect the American shooter?
First Look: 1791 Gunleather Holster for Glock G43X MOS
1791 Gunleather is now offering a Kydex holster designed specifically for Glock’s G43X MOS.
Is The Ruger 10/22 the Ultimate Youth Rifle?
Most of us likely received our first experience with firearms at the hands of an older mentor who, more than likely, started us out with a .22 LR of some sort.
Top Five Shooting Stances
No handgun stance is perfect for every individual or situation, but here are five that will cover just about anything a shooter is likely to face.
10mm vs. .40 S&W: Similarities, Differences and Uses
Both the 10mm and the .40 S&W use a .40-caliber projectile and were developed around the same time, but there are big differences between the two. Here's the rundown.
I Carry: Glock G19 Pistol in an HBC Concealment Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry" we have a Glock G19 Gen 4 pistol carried in an HBC Concealment Discreet holster with a Nightstick TCM-550XL weaponlight.
Winchester Receives $13 Million Army Ammunition Contract
Winchester, the largest manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition for the U.S. military, was recently awarded a $13 million contract for the development of manufacturing processes for the 7.62 NATO cartridge.
Review: SIG Sauer MODX-9 Suppressor
SIG Sauer recently released two new pistol-caliber suppressors that are distinctly different in several ways from the company’s more established SRD series. The MODX-9, and its companion MODX-45, are made with 3-D printed titanium baffles instead of the SRD’s traditional design that uses stainless steel baffles stacked inside a titanium tube.
First Look: Springfield Armory Edge ATC Rifle in .223 Wylde
Springfield Armory recently launched the new Saint Edge ATC in .223 Wylde.
November Monthly Gun Sales Third Highest on Record
The number of firearms sold across the United States in November that resulted in an FBI National Instant Criminal Check System (NICS) background check was the third highest on record for the month, according to an estimate by Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF).
Everything You Need to Know About Subcompact Pistols
The last year has been pretty interesting, to say the least. It is hard to accurately interpret the information from the recent gun-buying trend. Normally, popularity is focused on what is selling and what is not. This type of sales information greatly helps the industry adjust and innovate.
What is the Best Defensive-Shotgun Sight?
Ask for opinions on the best sights for a shotgun and you’ll get answers ranging from “laser beam” to “slick barrel.” Generally, the sights, or lack thereof, preferred by a shotgunner depend on two things: the shooter’s style and the anticipated scenario.
First Look: SilencerCo SCO15 Upper Receiver
SilencerCo is now adding to its line of AR-15 parts and is offering the SCO15 upper as a compliment to your SilencerCo lower receiver.
Review: Wilson Combat eXperior Commander Double Stack
The original Colt Commander 9 mm was presented to the civilian buying public in 1950, the beginning of a decade noted for its perceived tranquility. Now in 2021, a year of record-breaking violence and civil unrest, Wilson Combat has released its eXperior Commander Double Stack, an upgraded version in every way to the original.