Shooting Illustrated

Review: Walther PDP Handgun in 9 mm

Walther’s new PDP is set to ride the crest of the personal-protection pistol market.

Guns

Review: Taurus G3 9 mm Pistol

Taurus’ new G3 pistol is literally an outgrowth of its popular, little G2.

Tips

Measurements and Standards for Pistol Shooting

For many, the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ changed the training paradigm.

Double-stack Subcompact Pistols in the 21st Century

Subcompact, double-stack semi-autos still have their place.

Guns

Review: Wilson Combat EDC X9S

For the refined gentleman or woman who seeks the finest in concealed-carry options, the brand-new...

New for 2020: Speer 5.7X28 mm Gold Dot Ammunition

The new 5.7X28 mm Gold Dot load from Speer is the first 5.7x28 mm ammunition...

Guns

Review: Dan Wesson ECP

Dan Wesson is serious about the practical, daily-concealed-carry pistol and it shows in the ECP.

I Carry: Bersa BP9cc in a Safariland Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Bersa BP9cc in...

Tips

DAO Self-Defense Guns: Are They Still Relevant?

While many modern defensive guns have gone for lighter, crisper trigger pulls, there are still...

Defensive Decisions: Making & Modifying Personal-Protection Plans

Making split-second decisions is critical in life, but especially so in life-threatening situations.

Gear
Tips

Personal-Defense Skill-Building: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

An experience at a recent training event led one Shooting Illustrated contributor to reflect on...

Tips

6 Essential Practice Tips for a Concealed-Carry Revolver

Compact revolvers are popular concealed-carry choices. But, are your practice habits priming you for failure?...

Gear

5 Useful Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Accessories

Further refine your Smith & Wesson M&P for personal protection with the following five accessories...

Guns

First Look: Ruger Security 9

The new Ruger Security 9 is purpose-built for easy carry and personal defense.

Guns

Review: Kahr CM9 Pistol

The Kahr CM9 pistol provides 100-percent reliability, easily acquired sights and accuracy in a handgun...

Guns

New Concealed Carry Guns for 2017

After a contentious election season in which the Second Amendment was at the forefront, companies...

Guns

New 1911 Pistols for 2017

The 1911 pistol has been developed and improved upon in many different ways since its...

Tips

1911 Finish Options

Don’t wait until your 1911 is finished before contemplating the right finish for your needs.

Guns

Disabled But Not Defenseless

Constitution Arms’ first foray into the firearm market gives those with physical disabilities the freedom...

Guns

Colt Lightweight Commander Pistol

Colt has upgraded the original “carry” 1911, making a good pistol better without overdoing it.

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