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: S&W 2023 Spec Series M&P 9 Metal M2.0 Pistol
Top of the line performance at a surprisingly affordable price.
First Look: Evoke Rifles from Christensen Arms
Four new rifles in a wide variety of calibers.
I Carry: Kimber K6XS Revolver in a Galco Holster with CRKT Tactical Pen
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have the Kimber K6XS .38 Special revolver carried in a Galco Front Pocket Horsehide holster along with a CRKT Williams Grivory tactical pen.
Review: Hornady Rapid Safe Keypad Vault
Keep your EDC handgun ready and secure.
First Look: New Rail-Mounted Lights from Streamlight
An upgraded face cap provides more lumens and more power.
Voices of Experience
We run into fellow firearm enthusiasts from time to time, and we can often learn from them.
First Look: GForce Arms Lever Action Carbine
Available with either a black, case-hardened or stainless steel receiver.
C&H Precision Breaks Ground on New Headquarters
The new location will add manufacturing capacity and testing facilities.
First Look: XS Sights R3D 2.0 Sights for the SA-35
Springfield Armory's take on the Hi Power gets a sight better.
Review: Mission First Tactical's ACHRO Backpack Lineup
Three new ways to carry your gear and carry your gun.
First Look: Zero Tech H.A.L.O. TRAE 28 Reflex Sight
Featuring an aspherical lens for increased performance.
Stable Flex
Consistent accuracy begins with a stable firing platform.
First Look: Tisas Fatih B380 Pistol
A faithful copy of an iconic Beretta pistol.
First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P Sport III Rifle
A popular line of AR-15 rifles gets a refresh.
Precision Shooting Versus Defensive Shooting
You recently attended a concealed-carry class in which you shot a lot of ammunition—almost 500 rounds—over a two-day period. The thrust of the class was staying on the sights with hard eye focus and a slow, continuous trigger squeeze from a rigid shooting stance.
Langdon Tactical Technology Celebrates 10 Years
Known for working wonders on Beretta products, LTT is now working on other gun brands.
Let’s Talk About Human Predators
It's a jungle out there.
First Look: SOG Diverge XR Knives
A Wharncliffe blade and colorful design are just two of the standout features.
Natural Enemies?
Contrary to what you may believe, speed is not the enemy of accuracy.
First Look: Pulsar Telos Thermal Monoculars
Three different models to chose from.