A holster’s primary function is handgun retention at a level commensurate with exertion and mission, while providing efficient presentation under duress. The best versions add day-long comfort. Shooting Illustrated asked the experts how they address that seemingly impossible juggling act and what goes into the process of creating new models. New handguns …

An old adage in the collecting field is “buy the gun, not the story.” Sometimes, though, guns can tell a story all their own. Some are supported by documentation accompanying the rifle, and in other cases, the changes, updates, stamps and marks on a gun can share details of a …

President Joe Biden seems to be following the only mantra he knows when it comes to confronting America’s rising crime worries. Go after the Second Amendment and the firearm industry that makes the exercise of the right possible. Gang violence? More gun control. Spiraling crime? Must need more gun control. …

If you’re like me—which I suspect you are or else you wouldn’t be reading Shooting Illustrated—you own a dedicated home-defense shotgun (or two) tailor-made for the job. But, we are the minority. Many more Americans don’t have an IWI US Tavor TS12 or a Mossberg 590A1 Tactical in a biometric …

The 2” barreled Colt Detective Special double- and single-action revolver, based off the Police Positive Special, is one of the many classic wheel guns to come from the Hartford, Conn. based manufacturer. First introduced in 1927, it was intended to be used by plain-clothes detectives as a small revolver that was easily …

At the age of 18, an American citizen can join the military get issued an M-16 and have their legs blown off by an IED in Iraq — “for freedom.” However, if that 18-year-old wants to buy a handgun in the same country that sends them off to have their …

The new Wedge from Streamlight is a lightweight flashlight ideally shaped for daily pocket carry. Featuring aluminum construction and IPX7 weatherproofing the rechargeable EDC light weighs 3.3 ozs. with a flat profile that is just 0.6” thick and 5.5” long. The light features a three-hour, constant-on runtime from its internal 1500-mAh battery. Streamlight includes …

Taylor’s & Company, has announced the addition of the TC86 Takedown rifle to their Lifestyle Series for 2021. The TC86 Takedown is a hunting rifle designed to mesh elegant form with smooth function. Boasting a color-case-hardened receiver and checkered pistol-grip walnut stock, the gun sports a rubber butt plate to absorb …

A recall of some 9 mm 115-grain FMJ and 115-grain JHP loads manufactured by Olin Winchester has been issued, and it includes a few cartridges sold under the Herter’s label. Any ammunition purchased before March 25, 2021, however, is not subject to this recall. Owners of the cartridges need to immediately stop …

New from JK Armament is the patent-pending 105LT Rimfire Modular Solvent Trap kit. Ideal for rimfire calibers such as .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR, JK Armament says the 105LT “provides high performance in a much smaller package.” JK Armament 105LT Rimfire Modular Solvent Trap kit ($250). For reference, …