Shooting Illustrated Interviews: Kevin Sorbo

In a world where actors burst on the scene and are never heard from again, Kevin Sorbo has had a career in Hollywood that spans decades. He gained fame playing the title role in the syndicated TV series "Hercules," which was the #1 tv show in the world for many years. He followed up that success with sci-fi tv show "Andromeda," which was originally conceptualized by the legendary Gene Roddenberry. Read More

Long Shots Are Possible With The 110 Timberline.

Built to maximize accuracy with a fluted barrel, overmold surfaces, target crown, and omni-port muzzlebrake, the Model 110 lets hunters customize length-of-pull and comb height, plus, the user-adjustable AccuTrigger™ offers a crisp, clean pull critical for making precise shots at any distance. Read More

Review: Walther PDP Match Steel Frame Pistol

In early December 2023, Walther released a steel frame match-grade version of the polymer 9mm PDP, the Walther PDP Match Steel Frame. Besides being the successor to the Walther Q5 Match SF pistol, the new PDP Match SF also showcases the best elements of the standard PDP pistol. Read More

Review: CrossBreed N8 Tactical MultiFlex Holster

Perhaps JRR Tolkien was on to something. Can "one ring to rule them all" be true in the holster world? Can one single solitary holster meet all your gun-carrying needs? CrossBreed's N8 Tactical division seems to think so, or at least that's what they appear to claim with the new MultiFlex holster. Read More

First Look: Military Arms Corporation MAC 5 / MAC 5K Pistols

Military Armament Corporation is bringing two HK MP5 pattern pistols into the fold this year, the new MAC 5 and MAC 5K, which are Turkish built and imported by Knoxville based SDS Imports, who also brings in the well-known Tisas brand to the United States. Read More

First Shots: New Ammo From Staccato

Staccato is expanding beyond its well-known 2011 pistols and accessories and is now selling factory-loaded ammunition. The Texas based company's new ammo line includes a general purpose 124-grain cartridge loaded with a full metal jacket (FMJ) round nose bullet known as Staccato 2011 Range along with a match grade cartridge loaded with a 125-grain Hornady HAP bullet that is specifically configured to feed into and fire from Staccato 2011 double stack handgun barrels. Read More

Pennsylvania State Police Select Walther PDP

The Pennsylvania State Police has selected the Walther PDP as its official duty sidearm. Walther Arms, working in conjunction with its law enforcement and sales partners—Eagle Point Guns and Keystone Manufacturer's Representatives—will be providing the pistols for the department's move than 4,500 State Troopers. Read More

First Look: PWS Primary Weapons Systems UXR User Xchange Rifle

PWS (Primary Weapons Systems) rolled out a new product that caused quite a stir at SHOT Show 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. The ingenious innovation found in the UXR (User Xchange Rifle) platform comes from the patent-pending Xchange system. The upper receiver of the UXR is the only serialized component of the system, which enables the user to easily transition the configuration and caliber depending on their shooting needs. Read More

First Shots: EAA / Girsan Untouchable MC1911

European American Armory Corp. describes its Untouchable MC1911 line as "first in price, product range and warranty," highlighting the fact that the MC1911 lineup provides a complete range of options for fans of the M1911 platform. The Untouchable is available in a full-size configuration with a 5 inch barrel, a Commander-length configuration with a 4.4 inch barrel and an Officer-size model with a 3.4-inch barrel. Read More

First Look: Hayman Safe Company Rockies Series

Hayman Safe Co. unveiled its new product line of premium gun safes at the 2024 SHOT Show last month in Las Vegas, NV. The Rockies series of safes consist of American-manufactured models which use ½-inch-thick steel doors and 3/16-inch-thick solid steel bodies, along with heavy duty hinges and drill-resistant hard plates for added security. Read More

I Carry: Glock G48 9mm Pistol in a Safariland IncogX Holster

While it's not entirely accurate to call the Glock G48 a single-stack version of the G19, it's pretty close. Both pistols are 5.5 inches tall, but that's the only place the two pistols are identical. The remainder of the specs germane to concealed carry – width, length and weight – are quite close: The G19 is 1.26 inches wide, 7.36 inches long and weighs 21 ounces empty, while the G48 is 1.1 inches wide, 7.28 inches long and weighs 18 ounces. Read More

First Look: Samson S.A.S. Stock

Samson Manufacturing has just unveiled the new Picatinny compatible SAS adjustable folding stock. This new skeletonized folding stock has a minimalist design, while still being adjustable for both length of pull and comb height to help the shooter get the best sight picture possible with any optic. Read More

First Look: DeSantis Quick Trax Holster

DeSantis Gunhide has just launched a new holster, the Quick Trax holster. The new DeSantis Quick Trax is an OWB (outside the waistband) concealment Kydex holster with a built-in retention thumb activated mechanism. Read More

First Shots: CZ Shadow 2 Compact

New from CZ USA is the Shadow 2 Compact, a compact, aluminum framed version of its traditional double action/single action, steel-framed competition pistol. The standard CZ Shadow 2 measures 8.53 inches overall and weighs 46.5 ounces. The new CZ Shadow 2 Compact is smaller and lighter than its larger cousin, creating a faster-handling pistol with all the accuracy for which CZ is known. Read More