Choosing the best police revolver revolvers for police. Recommended titles for new and advanced pistol shooters and pistol competitors including usamu, enos, stoeger and golob books. Mar 08, 2017 the revolver in the 21st century contrary to what you may see in a lot of the popular firearms media these days, the revolver as a selfdefense tool is not dead. Shooting is not the tool used, position shot from or the method of fire. The best gun books for any gun owner gun digest store is where youll find a fantastic selection of books about concealed carry, gun values, gunsmithing, gun laws, selfdefense, gun history and more from the worlds best gun writers and leading gun experts. Even the dead tell stories, begins sedgwicks slim yet taut and complex thriller about a family barely surviving in 1910 along the swedishfinnish border, 100 miles north of the arctic circle.
Apr 01, 2010 even the dead tell stories, begins sedgwicks slim yet taut and complex thriller about a family barely surviving in 1910 along the swedishfinnish border, 100 miles north of the arctic circle. Together with information on handling the duelling pistol and revolver this book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. Books and print manuals for pistol and handgun shooting skills and markmansmanship. Edward ed mcgivern was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. Sig pieces together the story his father, einar andersson, is trying to tell after he discovers his frozen body on a slowly thawing lake, a risk his father would never take, and a onethumbed. If you cant be out in the field, reading how to enjoy it even more has got to be the next best thing. John dean jeff cooper may 10, 1920 september 25, 2006 was a united states marine, the creator of the modern technique of handgun shooting, and an expert on. How books are still able to surprise me even when i have the highest expectations. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of.
A guide to pistols and techniques book online at best prices in india on. Scoring scale for revolver shooting the book of the pistol. I try to get seventy percent of the control of the revolver by use of the nonfiring hand so it is very critical to apply it correctly. Gun, pepper box percussion revolver, multibox repeating. This is not to say that revolvers did not exist before colts patent, they just didnt work. Getting back to the early days of percussion revolvers.
The author discusses shooting positions, target shooting and the reloading of. A prolific author, ayoob is the author of gun digest book of concealed carry, gun digest book of sigsauer, gun digest book of combat handgunnery, massad ayoobs greatest handguns of the world and many other books and more than one thousand articles on firearms, combat techniques, selfdefense, and legal issues. Some guns, like the colt python have a reputation of not standing up well to rapid da shooting. So the guy asks me what the fat chick is shooting, i reply that my wife actually gf was operating a taurus 65. Good doubleaction revolver shooting the sixgun journal. This binder, along with my individual rifle data books, contains all the technical information i need for precision shooting and im sure youll find this works well, too. Of course its informative, but its also got surprisingly lively writing. Scoring scale for revolver shooting at figure or blank targets or waxbullet practice at individuals proportional values for speed and accuracy. Edward ed mcgivern october 20, 1874 december 12, 1957 from lewistown, montana, was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. An entire book could be written about the variations of allens iconic pepperbox revolving pistols. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into handgun shooting, particularly with the doubleaction revolver. In this book, worldrenowned self defense expert sammy franco addresses some of the following important topics. There does not seem to be too many good books on the theory of pistol shooting, particularly target.
Scoring scale for revolver shooting at figure or blank targets or waxbullet practice at individuals proportional values. The posts i had read led me to believe that this was an almost essential book for gun owners. Jul 15, 2009 a prolific author, ayoob is the author of gun digest book of concealed carry, gun digest book of sigsauer, gun digest book of combat handgunnery, massad ayoobs greatest handguns of the world and many other books and more than one thousand articles on firearms, combat techniques, selfdefense, and legal issues. Basics of pistol shooting by national rifle association. How shooting with a scope is different than with iron sights. I liked that this story dealt with the issue of the right to bear arms and the moral consequences of such a topic. Buy a copy of a book named, no second place winner by bill jordan. The difference between fopen and ftr, and the equipment needed for both. Last but not least, julie golobs new shooting book covers pistol marksmanship, along with 3 gun competition. May 15, 2014 some shooters say the lengthy trigger pull on a doubleaction revolver is slow and cumbersome. On this one look for the later printing, paladin pres i think, as it is revised and slightly enlarged. The following information on choosing the best police revolver comes from section 39 of shooting by j.
Usually at the end of a shooting session, i also cut out my target bulls eyes, then measure and file the groups in a threering binder, with one section for each rifle. Buy handguns at sportsmans warehouse online and instore. The definitive text on the art of the fast draw by a guy who holds tons of records for trick shooting. The ecq, backup, and concealed carry standard ed lovette, bert duvernay on.
A skilled da revolver shooter can face three action pistol targets at 7 yards, draw from the holster, and drill two perfect hits on each in less than 3. Youll also get deal alerts, access to unlisted products, gun news and more. Jan 31, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of target shooting books online. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. The color code, as originally introduced by jeff cooper. Both are very good in my opinion, and highly rated by others. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting ed. Pepperbox firearms by lewis winant reprint by winant, lewis. Allen not related to the revolutionary war patriot, ethan allen and his business partner and brotherinlaw, charles thurber, produced the most popular multishot pistols of the 1830s and 1840s. The following information comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. If you are new to guns in general or even just revolvers in particular, you should start by training with a professional at a shooting range. The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print. Thankfully, whether youre looking to read a book that will make you a better shooter with pistol, rifle, or shotgun, a better hunter, or just a more. I will probably keep it because i am an information phile and as i said.
Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Nov 29, 2016 the foundation element of good da revolver work is the grip, and you simply cannot tell someone how to do that. They would soon be made by many european gunmakers, in numerous designs and configurations. The foundation element of good da revolver work is the grip, and you simply cannot tell someone how to do that. The third feature of a proper revolver grip is the use of the nonfiring hand. Various types of handgun are illustrated and described as is the ammunition that accompanied them.
First let me say i am not a competition shooter and never have been. Wide selection of semi automatics, revolvers, single shots and others in a variety of calibers. These are the only sixgun books in my meagre library. Sharp shooters safe and gun is one of the largest gun stores in west texas. It never gets old and it never ceases to fascinate me how reading can be a completely unpredictable act. Ed mcgivern is renowned as one of the greatest handgunners that ever lived. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting by ed. However, the locking notches on a revolver s cylinder and the bolt that locks into them are both fairly small surfaces that batter rather easily. Thats why we pooled our collective knowledge and came up with a list of the best books about firearms, shooting, and related stuff like hunting, gun maintenance, carrying a gun, competitions, and more. Shooting shooting shooting shooting now, which shooting is different, or are they all the same. Once upon a time far away and some years ago i was at the range with some nice handloads pushing a 255gr keith around 900 fps out of my smith. Practical pistol shooting champion and a member of the usa team at the 2011 world pistol championships. Handguns semi auto, revolver, single shot sportsmans. Gun digest book of the revolver covers all aspects of living with the doubleaction revolver.
Apr 29, 2015 books and print manuals for pistol and handgun shooting skills and markmansmanship. Lee braun by campbell, robert editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What i consider a proper revolver grip is to use both thumbs, wrap them over, and pull tightly. The variables of hand size, hand strength and handgun grips make it an individual journey, which can be made easier by a shooting coach that knows his stuff. There were double barrels, swivel barrels, and even multiple barreled pepperbox pistols, but the revolver was at best a theoretical design before 1836. Shooting a revolver is very similar to shooting other types of handguns. Ed mcgiverns book on fast and fancy revolver shooting and police training by mcgivern, ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sep 04, 2009 revolver is a very short book, which may be welcome to some readers after the huge final tomes of harry potter and the hundreds of pages of patrick ness. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, toprated items, promotions and more. Discover book depositorys huge selection of target shooting books online.
Gun, pepper box percussion revolver, multibox repeating firearm, silver mounted, c. Standard catalog of military firearms, 9th edition. Very rapid, hard speed shooting will wreck any revolver. Revolver is a very short book, which may be welcome to some readers after the huge final tomes of harry potter and the hundreds of pages of patrick ness. Fast and fancy revolver by mcgivern, first edition abebooks. How fclass differs from prone shooting with a sling. A revolver is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Julie holds multiple national pistol shooting titles. A pepperbox, a cluster of 4 to 8 barrels rotating for individual fire of a usually quite small bullet, its a pocket pistol or jammed through the belt or a sash. He was the nicest guy you could ever meet but he had been in several gunfights and is the designer of the jordan grips, the jordan holster and for whom the jordan trooper was named after. Topics include safe pistol handling and storage options, ammunition, the pistol mechanisms and operations for both a revolver and semiautomatic pistol, and shooting skills. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the double action revolver. Recommended books for pistol marksmanship training daily.
This book is the complete beginners guide to long range shooting written in simple everyday language so that its easy to follow. Sigs moral dilemma over whether or not to use the family gun although it could protect his family from a dangerous man. Tips for setting up the rifle and reading wind on a smaller target. An unmarked navy revolver, no serial number, circa 1860 talk about the latest airsoft guns, tactical gear or simply share with others on this network lock, stock, and history unmarked 8shot navy revolver, no serial number, circa 1860. The first thing an officer requires is a serviceable revolver, one that is safe and reliable, and will function perfectly when his life is in danger. Page 1 it is impossible to hold the arm perfectly still, but each time the line of sight is directed on the point of aim a slight additional pressure is applied to the trigger until the piece is finally discharged at one of the moments when the sights are correctly aligned upon the mark. Nov 15, 2011 it never gets old and it never ceases to fascinate me how reading can be a completely unpredictable act.
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