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"Your guide to the world of Glock. Gaston Glock's revolutionary pistol is recognized as one of the most important and innovative firearms designs of the last 50 years. Since its introduction in 1983, the Glock has become the preferred autoloading pistol for countless law enforcement and government agencies, military units, competitive and recreational shooters, and private citizens. ... This first-of-its-kind book provides comprehensive, hands-on...
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"From renowned revolversmith, writer, and self defense trainer Grant Cunningham, Gun Digest Shooter?s Guide to Handguns, one of the most comprehensive handgun books anywhere. It gives readers the facts they need to choose your handgun, select ammunition, shoot effectively, and take care of their investment - all in an easy-to-read, no nonsense format. This book is for all beginning shooters and handgun enthusiasts, and advanced shooters will appreciate...
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"In a complete departure from his previous works on the famed gun maker, Sweeney examines why Glock makes what it makes, how it does it, and where and why they still lead the pack among all copycats. Inside you'll find: The history behind Glock's innovations through four generations of pistols. Glock's competition: is imitation still flattery? Carbines, full-autos, suppressors, and more. Where is Glock in these developments? Custom conversions: "Glock...
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Learn how the most famous handgun in history was developed by John Browning as the ultimate refinement of a series of prototypes beginning in 1900 in 1911: The First 100 Years. Also includes detailed photographs and supporting text, about the incredible variety of 1911s.
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Are you interested in carrying a handgun for self defense, but don't know where to start? Perhaps you're already an armed citizen and are looking for a new carry choice? Let the Gun Digest Guide to Concealed Carry Firearms be your complete guide to the fast-growing world of concealed carry handguns.Author and certified firearms instructor Dick Jones answers your questions:Revolver versus semi-autoFull-size or compactBest calibersHolster and sight...
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While movies and television have made many people familiar with the name Glock, not many know the history of Glock's pistols. With The Book of Glock, Robert A. Sadowski showcases all of Glock's American handgun models, from the first model, the Glock 17, which premiered in 1982, to the all-new G43, and educates firearms enthusiasts on the quirks of each. The Book of Glock references all Glock pistols available in the United States with in-depth information...
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"The one-stop-shop for prospective handgun buyers. The market for new handguns is expanding rapidly, and that's good news for consumers. Each year more and more new models break cover and there has never been a better time to be in the market for a new handgun, whether you're a recreational shooter, a concealed carry permit holder, a hunter or a serious competitive shooter. Today's handguns offer superb machining and utilize some of the most technologically-advanced...
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"The new Fifth Edition of The Concealed Handgun Manual contains more than 500 pages and is packed with advice and information for anyone who carries a concealed handgun for protection or is thinking of doing so. It includes many actual incidents of ordinary citizens using handguns to defend themselves against criminal threat or attack"--Publisher description
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If you are one of the millions of Americans who chooses to exercise your Second Amendment Right but haven't quite mastered the proper technique with guns, then this is the essential manual for you. It is your right to carry a firearm to protect yourself and your family. However, it is your responsibility to know how to operate that gun correctly and safely.
Don't wait to be placed in a dangerous setting faced with an armed attacker. The updated second...
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Originally published in 1935, Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers is a treatise on handguns of the early twentieth century. Written by Major Julian S. Hatcher, an expert on the subject of firearms of all sorts, readers will gain invaluable insight into everything to do with handheld firearms of the 1930s.
In his introduction, Hatcher emphasizes that he has made an earnest effort to make this book accessible for both novices and experts. Novices who...
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Avoid turning your handgun into a "brown-bag special" with Gun Digest Book of Automatic Pistols Assembly/Disassembly 5th Edition!Gun Digest Book of Automatic Pistols Assembly/Disassembly is the indispensable guide to DIY disassembly, repair, and reassembly of semi-automatic pistols of all types, including many of today's most popular models, including:Beretta NanoBersa BPCCCZ P-09FNH FNSRuger LC9sRuger SR22SIGSAUER P320Smith & Wesson M&P22 CompactWalther...
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Smith & Wesson outfitted some of the biggest and boldest gunfighters, both actual and fictional, including Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill and Dirty Harry, whose exploits are still legendary. Today a renewed Smith & Wesson corporation is back in the front of the pack. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition combines full color photos with details collectors need to identify and better appreciate all Smith & Wesson firearms. For fans of Smith...
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Foreword by Brandon C. Bateman -- Introduction -- Mind-set -- Legal -- Safety -- What Happens in a Gunfight -- Use of Force -- Choosing a Gun -- Operating a Handgun -- Carrying a Gun -- Shooting Techniques -- Tactics -- Common Myths -- Dealing with Criticism -- Additional Training -- Conclusion.
Regardless of your level of training or comfort around firearms, understanding and applying firearm fundamentals will increase your proficiency. Handguns...
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"I have no time for lies and fantasy, and neither should you. Enjoy or die..." --John Lydon
Punk has been romanticized and embalmed in various media. An English class revolt that became a worldwide fashion statement, punk's idols were the Sex Pistols, and its sneering hero was Johnny Rotten.
Seventeen years later, John Lydon looks back at himself, the Sex Pistols, and the "no future" disaffection of the time. Much more than just a music book, Rotten...
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"Highly detailed and informative, Percussion Revolvers explores the advent, development, and use of precartridge revolvers during the middle years of the nineteenth century. The percussion revolver emerged in the 1830s and remained state-of-the-art until metallic cartridge revolvers came into common use in the mid-1870s. Through the use of modern replicas, shooting enthusiasts Mike Cumpston and Johnny Bates investigate the capacities and limitations...
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"Ben Stoeger, the United States Practical Shooting Association National Champion and International Practical Shooting Confederation World Champion, demonstrates how to develop a stage plan, memorize it, execute it, and, on a deeper level, how to deal with pressure. Honing these skills--the mental game of shooting--is what Match Mentality is all about."--Page [4] cover.
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Concealed Carry Class: The ABCs of Self-Defense Tools & Tactics is a comprehensive guide to recognizing, avoiding and surviving violent confrontations. It covers everything from situational-awareness skills that can be honed to help keep you and your loved ones out of potentially dangerous scenarios; to the mental discipline it takes to carry a concealed weapon every day; to evaluating and selecting concealed-carry hardware, including handguns and...
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A fascinating insider's account of the notorious three months that turned the British music industry on its head.
Here is the story of how the Sex Pistols shocked and shamed EMI-the UK's most revered and profitable record company-and ended up £40,000 the richer thanks to manager Malcolm McLaren's cunning business strategy.
Author Brian Southall is the former EMI PR executive who was there during the whole infamous Sex Pistols/EMI affair. For...