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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Review: Taurus GX4 Micro-9mm Handgun
Taurus has been on fire as of late, and the company’s latest offering is the GX4, a micro-9 mm, double-stack pistol.
First Look: Beretta 92X RDO Handgun
Beretta USA is launching the new 92X RDO, the newest pistol in their venerable 90 series family that is ideally suited for competitive dynamic shooting and defensive purposes.
Why You Should Train with a Partner for Personal Defense
Training with and relying on a partner can be a pivotal element of any personal defense preparedness.
3 Amazing Handloads for the 10 mm
Here are a trifecta of handloads to address any use of the versatile 10 mm cartridge and provide some needed rounds during an ammo shortage.
First Look: Nosler Model 21 Rifle
Nosler, which is known for its premium bullets and custom-grade rifles, recently introduced the all-new Model 21 rifle to the company’s growing line of award-winning firearms.
Smith & Wesson Relocating to Tennessee
Smith & Wesson announced this morning that it is moving its headquarters and significant elements of operations to Maryville, TN, in 2023.
First Look: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8-Inch Compact OSP 10 mm
Springfield Armory recently introduced the new XD-M® Elite 3.8-inch Compact OSP 10 mm, which combines the powerful ballistics of the 10 mm with an optics-ready carry gun platform.
Fightin' Iron: Lew Walt
Helicopters make a distinctive sound. It’s sort of a whop-whop noise, and it differs a little from one chopper model to the next. The Vietnam War was the first true helicopter war. Early on, our primary troop carrier was the CH-34. We also had an observation outfit flying the UH-1Es (a variant of the legendary “Huey”).
The Best Apps for Shooting Enthusiasts
There’s more computing power in your smartphone or tablet than Apollo 11 had on board when it landed on the moon. Today’s handheld devices perform complex calculations weighted for environmental variables—in real time—and provide solutions at lightning speed. The technology is staggering, but not all of today’s firearm apps are about ballistics.
First Look: Walker's ATACS Sport Earbuds
Walker’s is known as a leader in hearing protection and enhancement and now they are releasing their most ergonomic electronic sound management system yet for shooters and hunters.
Silencer Central Announces New Website
Silencer Central has debuted a new website and logo. The redesigned site further streamlines the buying experience and provides more versatile tools for suppressor education and enhanced customer service.
5 Great Upgrades for Subcompact Pistols
The following products help to customize subcompact defensive handguns to better suit your needs.
Point Shooting Vs. Sighted Fire: Which is Better?
The battle rages on between point shooters and those who rely on sighted fire. Is there a true winner in that contest?
First Look: SIG Sauer SLX and SLH Suppressors
SIG Sauer is introducing the new SLX and SLH series of suppressors, both of which are designed to meet U.S. Military application standards.
First Look: Viridian HS1 Hand Stop Laser
Viridian Weapon Technologies is rolling out a game-changing hand stop laser, the HS1, which is now available with an infrared beam.
6 Great Hard-Sided Pistol Cases
Whether you're traveling, riding in a vehicle, or simply want a sturdier case for around the house, here's a look at six great hard-sided pistol cases.
Review: Diamondback DB9SL Handgun
Richard Mann takes an in-depth look at the Diamondback DB9SL chambered in 9 mm.
First Look: MasterPiece Arms MPA DS40 TT Competition Pistol
MasterPiece Arms (MPA) is rolling out the new MPA DS40 Travis Tomasie (TT) Competition Pistol.
First Look: Mission First Tactical Extreme Duty Polymer Magazine
Mission First Tactical introducing the MFT Extreme Duty Polymer Magazine for the 7.62 NATO round, available in a 10-round option.
Review: Tisas PX-9 Gen 2 Pistol
The Wonder Nine gets reimagined with a new 9 mm from SDS Imports.