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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I Carry: IWI Masada 9 mm Pistol in a KSG Armory Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry,"we have an IWI Masada 9 mm pistol with a Meprolight MicroRDS red-dot sight in a KSG Armory holster.
What is the Greatest Defensive Skill?
You can say what you want to about your favorite defensive school or those advanced-fighting techniques you learned, but the greatest defensive skill that a person can develop is simply awareness. I will freely admit that developing effective awareness is anything but simple, but being able to spot trouble before it is close enough to get in your face will certainly save you from a lot of trouble and possibly even some pain and grief.
Fightin' Iron: The Guns of George Mathews
Sometimes, custom gunsmiths don’t get credit where credit is due.
SIG Sauer Will Not Exhibit at 2022 SHOT Show
SIG Sauer announced this week that it will not be exhibiting at the 2022 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show.
First Look: Mission First Tactical EDC Dump Tray
Need a handy place to keep all your stuff? Mission First Tactical has just the thing…
What’s the Deal With Caliber?
Caliber is a critical aspect of ammunition, but it is something that is also often misunderstood or misrepresented. As it relates to firearms, caliber by definition—according to Merriam-Webster—is either A: the diameter of a bullet or other projectile, or B: the diameter of the bore of a gun usually expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch and typically written as a decimal, such as .35 caliber.
First Look: Beretta APX A1 Carry Handgun
Beretta is launching a brand-new pistol, the APX A1 Carry, which is the newest evolution of the popular APX Carry series of guns.
Bushmaster Makes a Comeback
Bushmaster, a beloved brand among enthusiasts for years that fell victim when as Remington Outdoor faced financial struggles, is back in business under new ownership and management.
Review: SiOnyx Aurora Black
Night-vision devices (NVDs) are increasingly available and affordable. One can find everything from products barely qualifying as toys through military-grade thermal optics at a variety of retailers, at prices ranging from less than $100 (for the toys) to the price of a fairly nice car (for the high-end thermal stuff).
Review: Girsan MC9 T Handgun
The Turkish firearm-manufacturing industry has been around for a long time, dating back to when the Ottoman Empire was a superpower. In recent years, it seems like the Turkish gun industry is on a bit of a come-up, exporting hundreds of thousands of guns each year to the United States, especially the Canik TP9 line of pistols.
How to Select the Best Gun Belt for Everyday Carry
Gun belts are not accessories, they’re necessities, and many do not understand the importance of a good gun belt.
First Look: DeSantis Slim-Tuk Holster
The Slim-Tuk is a minimalist ambidextrous Inside the Waistband (IWB) holster that is built from Kydex for ruggedness and security.
Is the Smith & Wesson J-Frame Still Relevant for Personal Defense?
Despite the passage of time, Smith & Wesson’s trusty J-frame revolver remains an excellent option as a backup gun and more.
First Look: Galco MyCloud Hoster Pad
Galco is bridging that gap between a Kydex holster and a hybrid holster with the new MyCloud holster pad.
I Carry Spotlight: Gun Belts for Everyday Carry
While it may seem to save you money, utilizing a sub-par or cheap belt for your everyday carry needs is hardly an ideal choice. Instead, a quality carry belt may run a bit more than you're used to spending, but is well worth the investment.
Why You Need to Form Good Shooting Habits
As shooters, it's important to make sure you form the right habits and not develop bad ones.
Why the Break-Action Rifle is Still a Great Option
Fall is just around the corner, and although we are not exactly through the ammo shortage, things are better than they were in January. As hunting season is already underway here in the Southeast, sporadic ammo availability got me thinking about the utility of certain single-shot, break-action rifle designs.
The Perfect Shooting Drill to Save Ammo
As far as I can tell, ammunition remains expensive and in short supply, so here’s another drill that consumes only 10 rounds. But there’s a problem: It’s a bit addictive and you may want to shoot it several times and with several variations.
Training for Personal Defense With and Without Glasses
Prescription lenses help restore our vision as we age, but what happens when you can’t find them or they get knocked off during a fight?
The Frugal Man’s Custom Precision Rifle
When I conceived the rifle, I wanted to explore the concept of somebody who is reasonably handy with tools building a precision rifle on the kitchen table or in the basement. I wanted an economy “bolt-together” rifle, with the idea to customize it with select parts and gear while staying within a working-man’s budget. The other important thing is it must shoot well enough to earn the title Precision Rifle.