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: 1791 Gunleather RVHX Holster
1791 Gunleather recently introduced the RVHX model to their lineup of premium leather holsters.
SIG Sauer Expands Facility to Increase Ammo Production
SIG Sauer recently freed an additional 20,000 square feet of space for cartridge manufacturing at its Jacksonville, AR, plant by shifting storage, shipping and receiving operations to office space nearby.
Review: Nighthawk Custom Agent 2 Commander Pistol
Yes, Nighthawk Custom’s new Commander is on the pricey side—but it’s worth it.
First Look: SIG Sauer Pro-Cut Slides for P229 & P226
Mounting a red dot on your pistol can be an arduous process. The new Pro-Cut slides for P229 and P226 9 mm pistols solve this problem.
First Look: Taurus GX4 Micro-Compact 9 mm in New Slide Colors
Taurus is following up the successful launch of their popular Taurus GX4 micro-compact 9 mm pistol with the addition of two new slide color options.
Second-Highest Gun Sales in June Despite 1 Million Decline
Firearm sales processed through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) in June totaled roughly 1.4 million units.
First Look: Aker B02P Duty Belt
Now Aker International, Inc. is introducing the new B02P Duty Belt, a made in the USA duty belt that is purpose-built for tactical applications.
6 Patriotic American Flag Guns
David Workman rounds up six American flag guns to celebrate America's independence.
First Look: Wilson Combat SFX9 Solid Frame 9 mm
The new X9 family from Wilson Combat continues to evolve with the introduction of the new SFX9 solid frame models.
What's the Difference Between Red-Dot Sight Footprints?
Attaching a red-dot sight to a handgun is plenty useful, though choosing the right sight and footprint can be more than a little confusing.
How to Reload a Handgun for Defensive Shooting
Reloading a handgun for competition is one thing, but reloading for tactical or personal defense reasons is quite another.
I Carry Spotlight: American Firearms
Today on "I Carry" we have a special Independence Day Spotlight on uniquely American firearms. From large-format pistols to massive revolvers and bespoke 1911s, these are some truly American firearms.
First Look: Ruger LCP Max Ultra-Compact Pistol
Ruger is back again with the Ruger LCP Max, which is an ultra-compact pistol chambered in .380 ACP that has a capacity of 10+1 rounds.
Henry Raises $30,000 for 8-Year-Old Texas Boy’s Treatment
Henry Repeating Arms raised $30,000 with a ‘Guns For Great Causes’ campaign to benefit 8-year-old Kalel Hamilton of Leesburg, TX.
5 Most Common Handgun Upgrades
What are the five most common upgrades for a defensive handgun and how would you even discover that information?
First Look: Real Avid Master-Fit AR-15 Crowfoot Wrench Sets
Real Avid has just released their new Master-Fit AR-15 Crowfoot Wrench Sets specifically for building and modifying AR-15 rifles.
First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P15T II Rifle
Smith & Wesson Inc. is launching a new AR-15 pattern rifle, the M&P15T II, chambered in 5.56 NATO.
First Look: Hi-Point 995 & 4595 Special Edition Grand Union Flag
Hi-Point is putting a new twist on the company’s popular 9 mm and .45 ACP carbines that is being released just in time for America’s birthday.
Massachusetts State Police Upgrades to Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0
Smith & Wesson announced on June 24 that the Massachusetts State Police has transitioned to the Smith & Wesson M&P45 M2.0 as its official duty pistol.
A Complete Guide: Double-Action Revolvers for Defense
The double-action revolver is always worthy of consideration when someone sets out to select a personal defense gun.