Shooting Illustrated

6 days ago | shootingillustrated.com | Jay Grazio

Firearm: Taurus GX2 (MSRP: $309.99)Taurus released its new GX2 9 mm pistol as an entry-level option, but it shouldn’t be viewed as just an inexpensive handgun. Think of it as the concealed-carry handgun boiled down to the essentials: striker-fired operation, 13-round magazine, workable sights, accessory rail and bladed-safety trigger to prevent discharge if dropped. It’s simple to take down for cleaning, has moderate texture for excellent purchase and comes with a manual thumb safety.

1 week ago | shootingillustrated.com | Guy Sagi

TaurusTaurus has rolled out a pair of spring rebate promotions. With the purchase of any new Taurus 9 mm G-Series the owner is eligible to receive two, 25-round boxes of Hornady Critical Defense 9 mm FTX ammunition. Eligible models include the Taurus G2, Taurus G3, Taurus G3c, Taurus GX4 and Taurus Taurus GX4XL. Enthusiasts who reside in a state where ammunition shipments are restricted, a TrekLite Lock Box XXL will be sent as a substitute.

1 week ago | shootingillustrated.com | Guy Sagi

Federal Ammunition leads the categories of most frequently purchased rifle, handgun and shotgun ammunition according to the Southwick Associates’ 2024 “Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchases Consumer Tracking Study.” Southwick’s yearly survey compiles feedback from thousands of hunters and recreational shooters.

1 week ago | shootingillustrated.com | Richard Mann

Shell Shock Technologies claims numerous advantages of its steel-cased ammo, but the most apparent advantage is how much less it weighs. In the March 2018 edition of this column, I wrote about NovX ammunition. I mention this because NovX loads its ammunition in steel NAS3 cases. These cases are much lighter than brass, and according to the manufacturer, they’re twice as strong. It’s a unique two-piece case design that is magnetic, allowing you to easily pick them up with a magnet.

1 week ago | shootingillustrated.com | Jim Wilson

When I was a kid just about every country home had what we called a “kitchen-door gun.”  That was an old .22 rifle or maybe a single-shot .410. It was used to dispatch unwanted critters from the porch or yard. Poisonous snakes would be a good example. Of course, the kitchen-door gun occasionally came into play when dealing with even more dangerous, and bigger, critters. In today’s society, having a long gun safely stored near your external doors is really a good idea.