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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The FN Model 1910
The 1911 and the Hi Power aren’t the only John Moses Browning designs that have lasted a long time.
What to Look for in Defensive Firearm Training
In defensive shooting, as in most other things in life, we improve what we measure. First you must make the decision to learn and then improve upon it.
Range Review: Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime 1911
The Alchemy Arms Prime is a gunsmith-crafted, Government model 1911 with 25 LPI checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing, an extended thumb safety and low-profile combat sights.
First Look: Speer Gold Dot Carry Gun Ammo Line
Speer has redesigned its well-known Gold Dot line of defensive ammunition to optimize it for compact and subcompact handguns, featuring an optimized G2 bullet design.
Holster Review: PHLster Syndicate
One of the problems with one-of-a-kind, do-it-yourself projects is finding related gear.
Wintertime CCW Gear
The following gear will provide you with practical protection and welcome warmth from cold weather or cruel intentions.
First Look: Galco Classic Lite Holster for the SIG P365 Series Pistols
Galco is known for making some of the most comfortable, versatile and most-imitated shoulder-holster systems in the world, and its best-selling Classic Lite shoulder holster is now available for both the SIG Sauer P365 and P365XL pistols.
What Does “Mil-Spec” Mean?
Mil-spec, which is short for “Military Specification” has gone from a boring set of quality standards to a marketing tool.
Maglula Sues Amazon
Maglula filed a lawsuit on Dec. 12 against online giant Amazon.com.
Why You Shouldn't Mix Shotgun Ammo
To mix or not to mix, that is the question. Fortunately, we have an answer.
Tips: Best Way to Reload an AK
How do you reload when it’s time for more bullets, comrade?
Leupold Now Offering Free Kestrel 5700 with Purchase of Mark 5HD
For a limited time, Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is offering a free Kestrel 5700 wind meter with a retail purchase of any Mark 5HD riflescope.
Pistol Mounted Red Dot Round-Up
There’s a number of quality red-dot sights on the market that feature slim profiles and lightweight construction and are perfect for carry or competition.
Range Review: Henry .45-70 Lever Action
Henry Repeating Arms' .45-70 now joins three other side-gate rifles in .38-55, .30-30 and .35 Remington calibers.
New for 2020: MPA BA PMR Pro Competition Rifle
Designed specifically for the Production Class requirements of the Precision Rifle Series, the Masterpiece Arms (MPA) BA PMR “Pro” Competition Rifle is with the revised increased price threshold for the 2020 season of $2,500.
Holster Review: Crossbreed Reckoning IWB
The Crossbreed Reckoning is a good value for a well-made, comfortable holster with many of the features Crossbreed customers have been missing for years.
New for 2020: EAA Girsan Regard MC Deluxe
European American Armory Corporation is introducing the newest model to the Girsan Regard line of pistols, the Regard MC Deluxe, to its inventory of high-quality and affordable handguns, rifles and shotguns.
First Look: Aimpoint CompM5b Red Dot
Aimpoint is known for being a leader in reflex-sighting technology, and now they are introducing a new sight, the Aimpoint CompM5b.
How PCCs Can Fit In Your Defensive Plan
Pistol-caliber carbines are far from new and should be a definite consideration in your defensive plan.
Drawbacks to the DA Revolver
Even though the DA revolver is a great option for a defensive firearm, there are a couple of issues that prospective revolver buyers should consider.