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: SilencerCo Hybrid 46M Suppressor
SilencerCo is adding the new Hybrid 46M to their product line. The 46m represents the world's first modular large bore suppressor.
Why the Shotgun is One of the Best Options for Personal Defense
Like the revolver and the lever-action carbine, the shotgun is still around because it gets the job done and gets it done quite well.
What's the Best Gun for Home Defense?
I got the question again this week. I live in a small town and a good number of folks know that I contribute to NRA Publications. To many, this means I am an authority of sorts and they would like to ask me about gun stuff.
Review: Ruger LCP Max
The Ruger LCP was a tiny terror when launched in 2008. It disrupted the market by creating demand for small, reliable pistols in .380 ACP and provoked everyone from holster makers to ammunition manufacturers into delivering new products.
Safety Recall for Smith & Wesson M&P Shotguns
A safety recall has been issued for all Smith & Wesson M&P 12 shotguns manufactured prior to Oct. 15, 2021. Two field reports of barrel cracking have been received by the company and, in an abundance of caution the recall was initiated.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson Shield Plus 9 mm Pistol in a Dark Star Gear Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus carried in a Dark Star Gear Hitchhiker holster along with a True Tactical EDC pocketknife.
First Look: Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite & Upgrade Kit
Work Sharp is a U.S.-based company that is known for making top-notch knife and tool sharpeners. The company's Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener is a proven performer, and it is capitalizing on the success of that sharpener with the release of the new Precision Adjust Elite and Upgrade Kit.
First Look: Blackhawk Custom Kydex Holster Builder
Blackhawk is a leader in law enforcement and military equipment, and now they have a new custom Kydex holster program where customers can build and order their own holster or magazine carrier directly on their website.
Review: Maxim PDX Pistol
The Maxim PDX line is, in many ways, the ultimate expression of the PDW concept. It’s a small, easy to handle AR-pattern firearm that uses either Maxim’s superb PDW brace in the pistol model or a collapsible stock when sold as a short barrelled rifle.
Alternate Sources for Ammo
With ammunition being in extremely short supply these days, I have resorted to sourcing ammo anywhere I can.
First Look: SIG Sauer Custom Works Spectre P320 XCarry & P365XL Pistols
With the new SIG Custom Works Spectre P320 XCarry and P365XL, the Spectre Series from SIG Sauer has a new look.
EAA Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Florida-based European American Armory Corporation (EAA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
First Look: SAR9 Compact Handgun
Sarsilmaz is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of firearms, and now the company is rolling out its new SAR9 Compact pistol.
Mossberg Maverick 88: The Affordable Self-Defense Shotgun
The Maverick 88 is a no-frills cousin of Mossberg’s legendary Model 500 pump-action shotgun, and although the two guns are aesthetically and mechanically similar they are not identical guns.
5 Great Concealed Carry Gear Items for the Fall
As the seasons change, so must your carry wardrobe. Here are products to keep you comfortable as the leaves begin to fall.
Review: Elite Survival Systems HIP Gunner Concealed Carry Fanny Pack
Off-body carry is attractive: you just stick your gun in a bag and tote it along with you. Here's one carry option that makes the best of both worlds.
First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus 3.1-Inch Optics Ready
Now Smith & Wesson Inc. is expanding its line of M&P Shield Plus pistols to include a new optics-ready variant, the M&P9 Shield Plus 3.1-inch OR.
First Look: Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Riflescope
Zeiss recently announced the launch of the new LRP S5 series of first-focal-plane riflescopes.
Review: Zev Technologies Core Duty Rifle
Zev Technologies has steadily increased its footprint in the firearm industry. Best known for placing its unique design spins on components for the most popular Glock and SIG Sauer pistols, this Centralia, WA-based company is also in the AR market.
First Look: Birchwood Casey 36-Inch Single Gun Case
Birchwood Casey is known for their targets and shooting support gear, and now they have just released a soft-padded case ideally suited for AR-15 and AK-pattern rifles, called the Single Gun Case 36 Inch.