It is one of the better books complied on this particular Luger pistol
593335
The book arrived promptly. It is one of the better books complied on this particular Luger pistol.
Thank you Mr. Tinker and Mr Johnson!
3067749
This is a decent little book that goes into detail about a lot of the AR 15 products and has some good Gunsmithing techniques and tips...
4425870
This is an excellent book.  It has information for beginners, but there's lots of material for skilled shooters.

I always wonder about the "experts" who scoff at a "beginner's book".  Not sure what they're looking for.  A book on how to shorten or soften the trigger pull?  Or how to file down the hammer spur?  These things are taught at a gunsmith or armorer school.  The title of this book makes it pretty clear what's inside.

Mr. Campbell likes 1911s but I didn't find him overselling them.  Buy what you like.

In not too overly large a book, everything is covered here: handguns, rifles, shotguns, and their use in different situations.  Included in each discussion are a number of useful tricks and tips.

A few good books by Ayoob, the manuals for your own firearms, and the latest guides to what's out there make a good little collection.  This book is a good addition.
4260611
This book was bought in addition too the Hornady Reloading manual, Data From hodgdon's reloading data center and Sierra.  This book does not include some of the new Powders (CFE223) but it does have a lot of information for cast bullets and and is not vender specific.
2048790
Very good overview of the development history of a number of usually well-known handguns along with the author's experiences with same. A surprise was the Hi-Standard Sentinel. there is some repetition and several of the greatest are really variants of other greatest.
2925828
This book is for the Glockmeister, if you don't know what a "Glockmeister" is you will know by the timr you finish this book
2225087
Well, I'm an old timer (70) and was prepared to dish this book, what with being a number one fan of the the original Savage Pistol by Carr.(No relation.) I must say I was most impressed by Brower's work.  While Carr's work (My Bible) was highly technical and a collector's dream, the other book, 10 Shots Quick by Stern was mostly color and background.  Brower's book has combined the two and added a few new facts and areas of particular interest to collectors, like the boxes and many other things.  While some of the production figures are at odds with Carr's, which is normal for later authors, one can only hope he has done his homework and they are more accurate.  Always open to debate.  Nevertheless, the newest book is a MUST HAVE for Savage collectors and I would recommend it highly to everyone with a interest in the wonderful little guns. And the price, I don't see how it can be selling that cheap?  It is worth many times the selling price.
711764
The author had the opportunity to interview the inventor of this book. All details of the company from the initial design,through production up and until the company "went under' are covered. Excellant photos and blueprints re included.
For any one who is interested in this pistol, this is an excellant book.
Unfortunately, Mr Taglienti passed away shortly after publication of his fine book.
3691304
This book is a continuation of the series that up dates the latest developments.  Most of the information in it is useful and needed.  The only reason I rated it down to 4 stars is because of chapter 16, the evaluation of the new personal defense ammunition.  I feel like they are backsliding on their original opinions of ammunition in this chapter.  My opinion of this ammunition is not nearly as high as theirs.  I believe that the muzzle velocities are too slow and the resulting energies are too low.  The Fuller index gives ratings that are way too low which shows that it is not properly designed for personal defense.  The chapters on shotgun slugs and Triton ammo were excellent.  As usual, the was no information on the distance at which the ballistic gelatin was shot.  This is a needed addition to the series.  A section on effective ranges of the listed cartridges would be most helpful.  As it is, all of these books only give evaluations on point blank range.  Overall, this book is a needed update and is well worth the money for students of terminal ballistics.
2973710
In this book, established and well known firearms instructor, John Farnam gives very detailed instruction on how to operate handgun in defensive purpose. There is also some discussion about tactics, and even of such less-discussed subjects (in this context, anyway) as information security and the like.
The book starts with chapters on mental toughness, personal tactics, law and other "mental skills". There is also chapters on different defensive weapons, first aid for gunshot victims and instructions on dealing with police in case you have to defend yourself with a firearm. This is interesting stuff, although I found it a bit strange that this information was the fist thing in the book. Usually, these things are discussed only after instructions on how to operate the gun. But it is a matter of opinion if this arrangement is good or not. What really strike me as odd, was that Farnam seems to have somewhat paranoid attitude towards police and legal system. That is especially strange concerning that Farnam has a backround in law enforcement.
After that there is a very detailed instruction on different handgun operating systems, mechanical systems and general technical details of a handgun. For someone interested in technical details, this might be interesting reading. But I suspect that an average reader is not this much technically oriented, and therefore this information is too detailed for a book like this. After all, I suspect that there are not that many people who go to a gun store to buy "a rotary barrel handun for self defence", rather they might ask for a Beretta, for instance. Therefore I feel that most of there pages devoted for technical detail, would have been spent better if they had been used for discussing tactics.
The last part of the book handles the basic operation of handgun. As with the previous part, the information is very detailed. However, in this subject there is really need for detailed information, as not all people carrying a handgun get hands-on instruction from a qualified instructor. Therefore, this part of the book can be recommended for a novice shooter.
If you are a novice handgunner, and are buying only one book on the subject, this fills the bill very well. In addition to instructions on basic handgun operation, there is lots of material on laws and other aspects of the issue. If the mechanics section does not interest you, you can always skip it. What really bothered me was that Farnam has somewhat paranoid attitude towards society in general, and law enforcement in particular. But you can decide yourself, how you feel towards those things. For more advanced student of defensive handgunning, this book can still offer some interesting pieces of information.
1062871
I like the book - very well done.  However, "double shotguns" also includes over and unders...doesn't it?  You won't find a single mention of them in this book.  I own several 1900 models (SxS), as well as a couple early 32's and first year production 3200s (both o/u) - nothing about those fine guns in this book.  However, it does a through job on the SxS guns.  I'll give it a three for their ommission, but it's a strong 4 if all you want is side-by-side information.  Some of the graphics and photos date this book to an earlier time in publishing history which left me wondering why it cost so much.
736008
The book is worthwhile, unfortunately it is now out of print. Anyone serious about collecting BB guns should own it. It contains chapters on all the known American manufacturers. I refer to it as an overview because while it gives all the models of each manufacturer (most of which disappeared early in the twentieth century), it is not a technical manual. Minor variations may not be included and construction details, diagrams and servicing information is not included. What it does do is give one a sense of the entire field and an introduction to all the important manufacturers.
3426680
If you are interested in firearms and identifying weapons, this is the book to read. I did find it confusing in parts. The author does a good job of trying to use explanations everyone can understand. It's difficult sometimes not to jargon, but he does the best he can given the specifics of guns and the evidence that comes with it.  If you are a CSI fan, then this will help you understand what they are saying about ballistic evidence. The author does help you understand through the use of examples with pictures to assist in your understanding.  This is a book to help with interests in firearms or evidence.
409897
This was the last edition of this book and was reputed to discuss Wesson's experience hunting with the .357 Magnum.  It did so, but not in the detail I was hoping for.  Regardless, it is an interesting read and contains information on the fundamentals of handgun marksmanship that still applies today, as well as the history of the .357 Magnum
2653736
Nice quality book and layed out well. Shows data for 3 powders each of IMR, Alliant, and Hodgdon. So generally there is 9 loads for each cartridge and bullet combination. The book also has ballistics charts for each cartridge and a lot of interesting information... I'm happy with the book and it's a nice addition to my library. There's not a lot of available load data for the Scirocco that has been verified, and it has a different construction from similar bullets like the Accubond, so using data for a "similar" bullet must be approached with care, so I suggest getting the book if you like the Scirocco or A-Frame so you'll know exactly how to approach your load development. Also, Swift is really good about taking calls and is willing to talk and answer any questions..I spoke with Bill and he was a wealth of information and very friendly. Minus a star because it doesn't have data for some of the less mainstream cartridges.
1450568
Yes this book is outdated in the section relating to handguns/calibers however; most people probably already have a good idea of what they'll be buying for self defense anyway.

Most of this book gives a very practical approach to the use of a handgun in self defense situations although I would personally recommend that in addition to this book, the reader also find their state law pertaining to defense justification and read it thoroughly. As Ayoob touches on in this book, you should be prepared for how you'll react before the situation occurs so that you'll avoid precious seconds lost to hesitation.
562401
DECODING THE FG HI-POWER by Jerry Paregien

Kindle Edition.

I am a late-comer to the world of the Hi-Power pistol. I purchased my first only a couple of months ago, and fell in love immediately.

It's an old design: 1935; the pistol is sometimes referred to as a P-35. Over the course of the years, there are an amazing number of companies that have produced the Hi-Power under license, or made an identical or similar pistol after the patent had expired.

Recently, I discovered that a fellow enthusiast had purchased a Browning Hi-Power with significant accurizing work done to it, then discovered it was not a Browning at all; the frame, which is the part of the pistol that is defined as the firearm, was manufactured by a Hungarian company known as FEG. And beyond the ethical/legal issues which abound in such a transaction, I discovered that establishing provenance on FEG pistols is peculiarly difficult. In fact, I don't know how ANYONE could make sense of the origins of a FEG pistol they may be considering.
And that's where Jerry Paregian shines light into the darkness. NOTE: It may STILL be impossible for you to determine provenance on your FEG pistol after reading the book, but at least you'll know what some of the issues are.
It had to be an act of love, to chase down as much information as he did. Not only is the manufacturer in Eastern Europe, they also closed their doors several years ago. In addition, two of the chief US importers of the FEG have also gone out of business. Despite these limitations, Jerry still did a wonderful job of getting to the core issues, as far as I'm concerned.
And by the way, here's my take-away: If I'm going to buy a used Hi-Power, I need to see for myself whether it's a Browning, or an FN, or one of the off-brands. It might shoot just as well as a genuine Browning, BUT it will not have anything like the collector value. Jerry goes into much more detail on the differences, but that's the money bit.
Even if I never touch or see a Hi-Power other than my own former Israeli police model, there are brain spaces filled by this book that I appreciate.