Balance and mobility can never be compromised in a fight. The hidden advantage of shooting revolvers lucky gunner. A revolver is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers. Precision shooting 1 the book a precision shooting 1. Gun digest shooters guide to rifle marksmanship paperback. We prefer you ask by email so we will have time to pull items. Choosing the 10 best revolvers of all time wasnteasy. Written by massad ayoob, one of the preeminent fighting handgun trainers in the world, gun digest book of concealed carry 2nd edition builds upon the bestselling 1st edition by addressing some of the hottest issues. I can think of no better advice for anyone contemplating an armed response to another humans actions. Browse and buy a vast selection of guns books and collectibles on.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Gun digest book of the revolver covers all aspects of living with the doubleaction revolver. Precision shooting 1 delivers vital information about your rifle, scope, how weather and atmospheric conditions affect your bullet. These ruger guide books are complete and upto date manuals. We would be glad to answer any questions about the items we offer. Scoring scale for revolver shooting the book of the pistol. Books official store of the national rifle association. We offer exceptionalquality hardcover books, audio books, and dvds on biggame hunting, wingshooting, and sporting firearms. Mar 02, 2012 free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. Midsouth shooters offers a good selection of books on shooting. Pistol shooting by standl abebooks shop for books, art.
Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books daily. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting ed. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Ed mcgivern is renowned as one of the greatest handgunners that ever lived. The third feature of a proper revolver grip is the use of the nonfiring hand. We have in stock ear and eye protection from radians, range accessories and organization tools from tipton, to shooting rests from caldwell, chronographs from chrony, and more. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Shooting sports usa 7 competitive shooting books you. 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. Take midsouth with you on your next trip to the range. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the double action revolver. 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. Jul 15, 2009 get handgun training and insights from realworld experience, in combat shooting with massad ayoob. Ed mcgivern certainly wants to impart his wisdom to the reader but is very wordy. On this one look for the later printing, paladin pres i think, as it is revised and slightly enlarged. They would soon be made by many european gunmakers, in numerous designs and configurations. Ed mcgivern needs no introduction to gun enthusiasts and serious marksmen. Here at westley richards many of us have collected books on our sport since an early age and are often showing off to each other the rare book we have just managed to acquire. I believe that terry miculek, who is probably the fastest doubleaction revolver shooter alive today, has made a video on the subject. This is nerf nation explore all nerf blasters and accessories including dart blasters, water blasters, and laser blasters.
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. Buy the art of revolver shooting by walter winans isbn. The following information comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. Shooting books for sale in uk 65 used shooting books. Getting started shooting a revolver personal defense network. Getting started shooting a revolver personal defense. May 15, 2014 some shooters say the lengthy trigger pull on a doubleaction revolver is slow and cumbersome. Fast and fancy revolver by mcgivern, first edition abebooks. Pistol and revolver shooting by himmelwright, abraham lincoln artman, 1865publication date 1916 topics. 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.
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. Recommended books for pistol marksmanship training. Reloading kit for 5mm, 7mm 9mm and 12mm pinfire cartridges new easy to use system. Included are personal tips and best advice from my years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor. What i consider a proper revolver grip is to use both thumbs, wrap them over, and pull tightly. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting. When it comes to competitive shooting in the arena of revolvers a lot of people do not know where to begin.
Pdn contributor and revolver expert grant cunningham has some pointers for shooting a revolver efficiently as well as tips for. Examine the currently available hunting revolvers and their intended applications. It was adopted by the fbi in 1982 and eventually became the. Folks, i would appreciate some recommendations for revolver shooting for at home study. You will definitely learn how to shoot a revolver if you stick with his. You might also look for two books no second place winner by bill jorden and fast and fancy revolver shooting by ed mcgivern. The gun digest book of hunting revolvers stands alone as the most comprehensive look ever at the revolver as a viable primary hunting tool. I cant name many bad gun writers but patrick sweeney is an example of a writer whos books are written more like extended magazine articles. I have tried to place only the pertinent information i felt was important in this text and left out the filler.
The following list was mostly correct as of 12115 i am in the process of adding a large group of books so the list will change from time to time. Shooting times cimarron model 1862 pocket navy conversion. Just not consistent like i am with the 45, which while not saying much, makes the revolver seem to be such a chore. Understand the hottest issues surrounding concealed carry. 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. Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. The stinger machine gun a frankenstein of necessity. Sig finds his dad dead out on the ice andunderstandablywants to learn more about how he died. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Andy stanford is a highly respected firearms trainer. Recommended titles for new and advanced pistol shooters and pistol competitors including usamu, enos, stoeger and golob books.
This book is the complete beginners guide to long range shooting written in simple everyday language so that its easy to follow. Whether youre a firsttime rifle buyer or an experienced rifle owner looking for formal, comprehensive firearms training, gun digest shooters guide to rifle marksmanship delivers the foundational marksmanship training you need. In the video below, ive shared some of the ways i think working with revolvers. 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. For the most part, revolvers even the best revolvers ever designed are no longer the handgun flavor of the day. Topics include safe pistol handling and storage options, ammunition, the pistol mechanisms and operations for both a revolver and semiautomatic pistol, and shooting skills. These are the only sixgun books in my meagre library. Originally published in 1904, this rare early work on the revolver and its use, is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Edward ed mcgivern october 20, 1874 december 12, 1957 was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting.
Basics of pistol shooting by national rifle association. A compelling tale of smalltown america drawn into the intrigue of tracking down and stopping a muslim terrorist with two suitcase nukes. I never liked long books with only minimal pages of usable information. The wide selection covers virtually every popular caliber and gauge, giving information on proven and tested loads. This selection of 10 revolver models currently in production can handle most anything. When six is not enough myths of the selfdefense revolver. Shooting sports usa top 5 revolvers for competitive shooting.
Browse a huge selection of calibers for all types of rifles from top firearm manufacturers to choose from at guns. Julie holds multiple national pistol shooting titles. Scoring scale for revolver shooting at figure or blank targets or waxbullet practice at individuals proportional values for speed and accuracy. Shooting a revolver is very similar to shooting other types of handguns. Complete reloading manuals with uptodate information from all the leading bullet and powder manufacturers. Its your guide to taking the hunt to the next level like only bigbore revolver hunting can. Looking for any good books on revolver shooting and techniques, please.
Both are very good in my opinion, and highly rated by others. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The gun digest book of the revolver by grant cunningham. Gun digest book of hunting revolvers gundigest store. Im still working through this book as it is a actually a text book that needs to be studied. Shop our extensive collection of clothes, gear, accessories, tactical items, jewelry, collectibles. Hints on revolver shooting by walter winans, paperback. A bible here, a match there, a frozenover patch in the iceit looks like sigs dad, einar, froze to death out on the arctic lake. Brownells is your source for rifle shooting books,books at brownells parts and accessories. You can call them obsolete if you like, but mastering the double action revolver imparts more benefits than many shooters realize. His opinions flood the pages and he sometimes goes off on a tangent on things that have nothing to do with the gun. 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. Gun digest book of hunting revolvers and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. We have arranged our shooting books selection in to categories to help you find the title you are looking for more easily.
After all, if you know how to use the gun, you shouldnt need more than a couple of shots. 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. The art of revolver shooting by winans, walter, 18521920. The latter one is dated, having been writen in the late. Edward ed mcgivern was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. Find ear and eye protection, to range organization, to shooting rests and accessories for sale here. So sig starts using clues his dad left him to piece together the mystery of his death. 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. We offer a wide selection of shooting titles from a selection of popular authors. 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.
To learn more about nerf blasters, check out the featured videos. Of course its informative, but its also got surprisingly lively writing. Check out our selection below and make midsouth shooters your library headquarters. Brownells is your source for rifle gunsmithing books,books at brownells parts and accessories. This book starts with you in front of a jury explaining why you shot and possibly killed someone. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into handgun shooting, particularly with the doubleaction revolver. Recommended books for pistol marksmanship training daily. It covers all the basics needed to understand the sport of long range shooting in detail, so if you have a basic understanding of what a rifle is and how it is used this course will teach you new skills so that you can become a better shooter, fast. A good personal selection of manuals and books to answer all of your questions. Reloading of this tricky cartridge is now very easy to perform with this special and unique kit. But lets focus on revolver shooters from the 20th century to the presentsome famous, others less knownwho have influenced the design and use of revolvers and their ammunition.
Buy a copy of a book named, no second place winner by bill jordan. Last but not least, julie golobs new shooting book covers pistol marksmanship, along with 3gun competition. Safari press is a publisher and seller of fine quality hunting and firearms books. As to recreational shooting, well, what else needs to be said. His book, surgical speed shooting offers many proven techniques to shoot faster while improving your hit rates. Magnum revolver for woods carry if you have to carry a big gun in the woods, one of the best choices is a ruger gp100 or other servicesize magnum revolver. Instead of gathering dust on the bookshelf, the seven books chosen here are ones that after the first reading, weve returned to them for subsequent readsbecause they are that good. Pistol shooting by standl abebooks passion for books. Each book is tailored to a specific caliber or gauge. The revolver market does not get as much exposure as it had in previous decades with everyones lust for highcapacity magazines and cerakote colors spanning the entire rainbowtwo characteristics that you will never see from revolvers. Fast and fancy revolver shooting is a great book that is hard to read because of the small print. The page contains a dozen toprated books and story collections for hunters, marksmen, gun owners, and gun enthusiasts. This list, created by german salazar, includes many classic treatises on marksmanship that still have value for todays competitive shooters. Folks have been advised to attend a training class, enlist the assistance of a seasoned, qualified person, that has the ability to instruct.
The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print. This is not a narrow book for gun nuts but a more general treatise on the importance of awareness, attitude or mindset, tactics and the law. Pistol shooting as a sport by hans standl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pistolshooting heinz reinkemeier sportpsychologe trainer. The a b c of rifle, revolver and pistol shooting reeves, ira louis on. The cylinder can be safely loaded with five cartridges, as slots are machined into the outside rear of the cylinder as a rest for the firing pin, which is integral to the hammer nose. Jan 31, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of target shooting books online. Introduction to shooting this book was written for the express purpose of making shooting, coaching, and wind reading easy. Im looking for a book that covers techniques and concepts.
In true combat handgun training, as opposed to recreational shooting, you are preparing for a fight. Books for arms collectors about guns, edged weapons, ammunition, and ordnance check our books on military history check our military manuals and other government reports and publications. 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. There are many guides to defensive pistol shooting, but combat shooting with massad ayoob has won praise from readers, and ayoob is an entertaining writer. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We are now republishing it, using the original text and artwork, in a high quality, affordable, modern edition. The definitive text on the art of the fast draw by a guy who holds tons of records for trick shooting. Mcgivern performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting. Apr 29, 2015 books and print manuals for pistol and handgun shooting skills and markmansmanship.
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