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: CHPWS Modular Scope Ring
Attach an auxiliary red dot to just about any 30mm or 34mm scope tube.
How Far We’ve Come
Gun safety has come a long way, baby.
Six Great Glock G19 IWB Holsters for Concealed Carry
Keep your pistol secure and out of sight until it's needed.
By Any Other Name
A look at recent gun introductions reveals a plethora of new pistols bearing names instead of less-than-inspiring numbers.
First Look: Riton 3 Tactix EED Optic
A new closed emitter design that works with the ARCO footprint.
First Look: PHLster City Special Holster For The Taurus 856
Compatible with either iron sights or red dot optics.
Manufacturers Ramp up Pre-Holiday Deals
Yes, we know, Halloween was just a few days ago, but hey, everybody likes saving money, right?
The Fix: Repeat Training
Repetition is the cornerstone to locking in a new skill.
What Does “Clean” Really Mean?
Moderate use of a quality CLP such as Ballistol can be used to protect the metal parts of your handgun from the hazards posed by corrosion, friction and also fouling.
First Look: EAA/Girsan Witness 2311 Pistol
Enjoy the benefits of a double stack 1911 without emptying your wallet.
Understanding Reactionary Zones
More room gives you more options when things get weird.
First Look: Outdoor Gear From Faxon Firearms
The product line begins with two backpacks and a duffel bag.
First Look: Jacob Grey Firearms TWC 9 Pistol
A new double stack 1911 built with aerospace industry know-how.
Review: Springfield Armory Echelon
Springfield Armory’s new pistol is unlike anything the company has offered in the past, and it may be its best handgun yet.
Walther Arms Introduces PDP and Sierra Ammunition Promotion
From Oct. 30 to Dec. 15, 2023, purchase a PDP and receive 100 rounds of Sierra ammunition.
Skills Check: The Zen Master Drill
Refine your shooting skills to the point of enlightenment with this exercise.
Double Barreled Shotguns for Home Defense
While that double-barrel shotgun isn’t the best defensive option, don’t count it out entirely.
Handbook: Using Bad Sight Pictures
A sight picture doesn’t have to be perfect, and precise accuracy usually isn’t needed at the cost of speed.
First Look: Armasight Night Vision Kit
Everything you need to get up to speed with using low light gear.
First Look: Faxon FX-19-LT Pistols
Two new new models join the Faxon lineup of striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols.