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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Offset for Sight Offset
Sure, your sights might be on-target, but where is your barrel pointing?
First Look: Alien Gear Slim Holster for the Glock G17
A minimalist OWB holster with Level 2 retention.
I Carry: Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 Pistol in a Safariland Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 9 mm pistol with a Trijicon RCR enclosed-emitter red-dot sight in a Safariland IncogX holster.
Stability: The Foundation of Accuracy
Stability leads to repeatability, which leads to hit after accurate hit.
First Look: Smith & Wesson Response Carbine
Based on the popular AR-15 system, it can be configured for either M&P or Glock magazines.
First Look: Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph
A pocket-sized chrono that’s suitable for use with projectiles moving from 100 to 5,000 feet per second.
First Shots: SureFire SOCOM556-RC3 Suppressor
A ruggedly built, high-performance suppressor that's easy on your lungs.
First Look: Zeiss DTI 6 Thermal Optics
Top-level electronics combined with precision German engineering.
Shooting Illustrated Interviews: John Correia
What can we learned from someone who's watched over 40,000 real-world violent encounters?
5 Great Mid-Level 1911 Pistols: Tradition Meets Modern Functionality
The 1911 may no longer be on the cutting edge, but it's still a terrific pistol design.
British Military selects Knights Armament Rifle
The new rifles for the Royal Marines Commandos and Ranger battalions will include Vortex scopes, Aimpont red dots.
First Look: New 1911 Pistols from EAA / Girsan
Both pistols are offered in a wide variety of sizes, calibers and finishes.
Czechoslovak Group Acquiring Federal, CCI, Hevi-Shot, Remington Ammo and Speer
The leadership and manufacturing of the each company will continue to be located in the United States.
Why Use Premium Components?
There might just be a reason for the higher cost of top-shelf gear.
Improving “Perfection”: Upgrades For Your Glock
Customizing a stock pistol makes it your own, but how does it affect performance?
First Look: MDT Chassis System For Tika and Remington 700 Actions
Compatible with Tika short action and Remington 700 long action rifles.
First Shots: Lone Wolf Dusk 19 9mm Pistol
Here’s a striker-fired, polymer-frame 9mm pistol with tons of upgrades built in.
Frst Look: SDS Tokarev 20 Gauge Shotguns
Available in either matte black or nickel finishes.
First Look: Gemtech Abyss Suppressor
A new end cap design results in less noxious fumes in your face.
Troubled Times
Sheriff Jim reminds us to stay on our toes when things go south.