1 comments about Successful Gun Trading (Outdoorsman's Edge) (Outdoorsman's Edge).

1. I grew up hunting moose in Newfoundland with rifle by driving them to other hunters who lay in wait. I recently switched to solo archery hunting and I wanted to learn more about the other methods to approach my annual moose hunt. There are numerous books out there on deer and elk hunting however information specific to moose hunting is very sparse, to say the least. As such, this book fills a huge gap. I found it to be very informative regardless of your weapon of choice and it specifically covers well the strategies of Calling, Using Decoys and Using Scents to hunt moose. This book will not teach you how to call moose however if you already know how to call then this book will provide you with good information to help you with your calling strategy. One thing in particular that I like about Mr. Kelso's writing is his use of actual hunting scenarios to explain his various strategies. This book is certainly a worthy read. For those that are looking to hunt moose using archery tackle then I would also recommend "The Bowhunter's Field Manual" by Judd Cooney as a good companion to this book as it has an excellent chapter on hunting moose with archery tackle.

4 comments about Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers.

1. This book is very well done, and has a picture for each gun. This book lists several popular firearms from each manufacturer and shows complete statistics. There's no history or information for each individual gun except statistics, but rather information on the company. Before the main part, there is a brief section on firearms, how they work, safety and ammunition. Great book that no firearm enthusiast should go without.



2. Definitely the best on-the-shelf guide to handguns. Comprehensive, many pictures, detailed specs. If you're in some serious studies, this is a must-have.



3. A beginner's guide, clear, concise, with color photos on every page, it reminds me of the excellent Jane's recognition guides to weapons and military equipment. Naturally, its strength is also its weakness: not enough details.

   Nevertheless, I find it very handy and fun to browse through. Published in 1996, it's not entirely out of date. Specialists and gun pros would not have much use for an "encyclopedia" this short, but it would do fine for me. I particularly like the fact that there are no antiques or collectibles here - this book is about current guns, and that's what I'm interested in. Also, slightly more pistols than revolvers are covered here - but few if any machine guns or paramilitary firearms. Hardly any rifles, which is just as well. I also wonder if there is an emphasis on European products. (The author is Dutch.) But no doubt the best-known American guns are well-represented.

   The frightening thing about this kind of book is that it gets you interested to find out more....




4. This book is a travesty! It claims to cover guns of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, but it is nearly devoid of useful information regarding handguns produced prior to 1970!. For example, there is no entry at all under Luger or DMW! Ironically, although there are a few late model Lugers in the Mauser entry, don't expect any useful information about broomhandle Mausers. What mention there is of historical pieces is so spotty as to be extremely frustrating. While there are a few old colt revolvers mentioned, there are no entries on the pre-1911, auto-loading Colt pistols. Did Savage ever make a handgun? Must be they never did, there is no such entry in this "comprehensive encyclopedia". To think, I bought it because wanted information on pinfire revolvers of the 19th century! This book is a huge disappointment.

1 comments about Firearms Collectors Log Book, Leather (Hardcover).

1. I purchased this for my father who is an avid gun collector. The book features everything a collector would need to document information on his/her firearms. I was so pleased with this book. I love that there is space for a photo of the gun being described. More importantly, this gives a great record of firearms for the family should the collector become incapacitated or deceased. As morbid as this sounds, it is a necessity for those who know nothing about willed firearms. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who has a family member that collects firearms. It provides a priceless service.

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5 comments about The Guns of the Gunfighters: Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys.

1. This volume by noted gun writer Doc O'Meara is a fun and informative work for fans of the Westeren, Gun Buffs and anybody who enjoyed Saturday shoot em ups. The writing is bright and jaunty, like the subject matter. Well documented, and a treasure trove of beautiful photographs of the Gunfighters and their tools of the trade. A good reference volume sure to attract attention, the books suceeds on all levels.



2. The Guns Of The Gunfighters: Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys by firearms historian and expert Doc O'Meara, is a meticulous and detailed survey of the weaponry carried by some of the most famous (and infamous) gunmen of the Wild West and the silver screen, including Wyatt Earp, Annie Oakley, Roy Rogers, and many, many more. Black-and-white photographs, extensive attention to detail, and a wealth of hidden gun lore make The Guns Of The Gunfighters a superb giftbook for gun buffs, Western American history enthusiasts, and those having a special interest in Hollywood portrayals of the Old West.



3. This is the most disappointing book I have read in a long time. There is very little about the actual guns of the gunfighters and the few facts presented are very general and broad brush. The author obviously is a fan of old Hollywood westerns as half of his "gunfighters" are in fact only Hollywood actors! He also includes several modern gun magazine writers. Worse yet, many of the noteable real western gunfighters are ignored. The editing is also poor. Several photos of the same gun appear in more than one place in the book. Spend your money elsewhere.



4. This book is about 1/3 on old gunfighters of the old west and 2/3 on the "B" Western cowboys. It is interesting to read but you should realize it is mostly movies.



5. Many people and guns missing,Jeff Cooper,George A. Custer, Gen. George Patton, Charlton Heston, Robert Stack, Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood and many others.
   I lost my money

4 comments about Complete Guide to Service Handguns.

1. Gangarosa's book is a good source of information for those who seek reference material on standard-issue service hanguns (Glocks, Sigs and etc.) as well as more exotic, yet highly functional handguns (Astra, FEG and etc.). Complete with very good pictures, the book provides fairly detailed explanations of a very wide variety of handguns. This is definitely a must for those who are interested in handguns other than (or in addition to) the garden-variety found in local sports stores.



2. This is one of the best reference works out there for information about service handguns. It is a great combination of both factual data about subjective, expert opinion about a very large selection of standard handguns. The author gives the history of the weapon, the technical data, and shooting impressions. This is one of the few resources that give all three. The photographs are very good (not glossy but still very good), and the writing is clear and concise without being dry. The information is well organized with an excellent index. Finally, the author includes "classic" service handguns no longer in production as well as current models. Every gun I have been interested in has been in this book. I have read it from cover to cover just for pleasure reading. It is that good. If you are interested in firearms, I highly recommend it. The only downside is that it only comes in paperback, and I had to buy a second copy because I wore out my first one!



3. This book appeals to two groups of people: the nastalgic, who want to read about the pistols of yesterday, and the people who want to know about the latest plastic sidearms. It covers all well known revolvers (Smith and Wesson, Colt, Tarus, etc) and semi-automatics (Colt, Beretta, Glock, Sig, Browning Hi-power, etc), plus numerous less-expensive copies of said guns. It also covers less known guns, like the Nagant, Tunulov, and Broomhandle. The only downside to this book is that some guns (like the Browning) are reviewed several times in the different sections, making it a pain to quickly access information.



4. Gene Gangarosa is one of the comparatively few gun writers with the integrity to call it like he sees it. You will not see Gene rating guns based on how "cool" they may be perceived to be by others. Thus this book reviews guns based on their quality, features, and performance, regardless of who made them. Gangarosa is well qualified to write on this topic, and although all reviews of anything that anyone writes is subjective, including this one, you will find an even-handedness in this book, as well as the companion volume, The Complete Guide to Compact Handguns which is also available on Amazon or from Stoeger Gun Books, the publisher.
   
   First of all, these trade-size paperback books cover defensive handguns. Competition, hunting and plinking guns are not what these books are about. Service Handguns covers revolvers and pistols in the 4" to 5" size, guns which are normally carried in a belt holster. The companion Compact Handguns volume covers shorter and smaller version of defensive handguns. The books are organized into four basic sections, classic revolvers, classic semi-automatic pistols, modern revolvers, and modern pistols. The sheer number of models reviewed is staggering. Guns are all photographed in B&W, and fired for function and accuracy. With gun companies that make multiple versions of the same basic model a representative one or two might be fired, but all are discussed.
   
   I rate these two books a four rather than five just because nothing is perfect. I do have some minor complaints. I would have liked to have seen expanded coverage of the biggest selling handguns such as Glock, Smith & Wesson, and SIG. But it is hard to fault an author for covering all makes equally. Second, function and accuracy varies among individual examples of the same exact model handgun. I would like to have seen that emphasized. Gangarosa is no doubt well aware of this fact, but an unsophisticated reader might get the wrong impression, right or wrong, basing judgments on examples of one. I don't want to hammer this one, as this is a minor complaint in the grand scheme of the book. Finally, I have found one or two minor inaccuracies, which are going to creep into any book. One example that comes to mind is in the section on classic revolvers. In reviewing the Ruger Security-six Gangarosa mentions the Speed-six and calls it slightly smaller. In fact the Speed-six is exactly the same size as the Security-six, using the same exact frame. The only differences in these two guns are that the Sec-six used a square butt grip frame and has adjustable sights while the Speed-six has a round-butt grip frame and fixed sights. Again, these inaccuracies are rare and minor. At the moment I can't even think of another example.
   
   These books are now several years old, and given the dynamism of the handgun world of late, they are going to be slightly out of date. However I don't see that as a drawback. You read gun magazines to get the latest info on new releases, while you buy books as solid reference volumes which you'll refer to again and again. That is the type of books we have here.

2 comments about Naval Guns: 500 Years of Ship and Coastal Artillery.

1. Interesting book by a former east german who focuses on baltic, german and russian museums for photographs and gets pictures different from the usual american and english sources and has many unusual items. As an artillery junkie, I enjoyed it immensely. He has two other books out in German, one on field and fortress artillery which I have seen and looks very interesting and another on 500 years of field, antitank and antiaircraft artillery (my very rough translation) which I have not seen, but which will hopefully be translated soon. (However, I note that they have recently released in Germany all three volumes of Kosar in German, but no English translation seems forthcoming.)



2. This is not a complete review of all the guns that existed at the time. It is superficial and cannot be used as a reference for serious research. Some of the photos are good.

2 comments about Complete Guide to Compact Handguns.

1. Excelent book. A real nice choice for any one looking for a compact handgun for self defense. The autor makes a very detailed description of firearms and the most convenient way to carry them.



2. This book is a companion volume to Gangarosa's The Complete Guide to Service Handguns. I've written an in-depth review of that book under that title, but everything I said there applies to this book as well. I won't duplicate my review here, and would suggest looking under the other title to see my review if you are interested. Short recommendation? Buy this while you can still find it.

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