No comments about Walther P-38 Pistol Manual (Combat bookshelf).

5 comments about The 9mm Machine Pistol (Home Workshop Guns For Defense & Resistance).

1. This is a very good book defanatly worth the read. However it is still typical Bill Holmes type of book he dosent go into real detail on the design of the gun just this is what you need and this is how you put it togeather better than his last book though he dose go over makeing the magazine from scratch but you still have to buy a manufactured barrel and you must have a lathe to machine some of the parts however the end product is very finished and if care is taken at least as good of quality as anything that you can buy comercaly if your looking for something eaiser to build with just very common hand tools i would recomend "Expedient Homemade Firearms" by P.A. Luty.



2. Believe it or not, Bill Holmes almost got a contract to sell this gun back in the 80's, but it was dropped in favor of the H+K MP-5. Perhaps the reason for this was that the MP-5 actually had an EJECTOR for discarding spent rounds, essential for allowing any sub machine gun to work properly. Strangely enough, this gun doesn't seem to have an ejector (or anything resembling or acting as one), nor are there any instructions for making it. That, along with the fact that there are references to diagrams that don't exist suggest that either Bill Holmes knows nothing or the stupid publisher has omitted essential material. Either way : Avoid this book like the plague.



3. Never tried building it. You'd need a barrel and a lathe to make it. Making it as a pistol would be fun (you can get a licence for that here). What annys me is the reference to chemicals that I don't thing is available here in Europe (and that the measurements is not in metric, of course).



4. As all of Bill Holme's books, this is an iteresting read. I would recommend it for any student of gunmaking. As far as actually making a gun from this book, I'm sure you could. But why? It would be illegal, and while it might be possible to legally register one, it would be expensive, and hard. Plus, from my limited experience with full-auto shoulder fired weapons, only the fist sot would be lkely to hit the target - the rest would be over he targt. It takes a lot of pratice and a LOT of ammo to get even halfway accurate with such a weapon. However, a semi-automatic gun of this type could possibly be OK for plinking at tin cans, but it would be expensive to shoot, I'd recommend a .22 instead. If you just have to have one, I would recommend you go thru the legal channels and pay the money. It will take time, and it will cost, but probably cost less and be less frustrating than trying to register one you made; plus you won't worry about going to jail for having it. There are even legal seim-auto versons available for a few hundred dollars, if all you want one for is the look. I really enjoyed the book, and it gives a great understanding of how these guns work. Buy a copy, read it, enjoy it, don't make one.



5. more bill holms crapp DO NOT BAY
   se tha metral MP BOOK ITS GRATE

3 comments about German Handguns: The Complete Book of the Pistols and Revolvers of Germany, 1869 to the Present.

1. This book is not only a great reference to German pistols and revolvers, from the common garden varieties to the rarest of the rare. It is also extremely well written, and has provided me with hours of enjoyable browsing.
   
   Each piece is listed with a photograph, a brief history of its development, a description of assembly and disassembly, and then a table with all of the essential statistics.
   
   While I have no idea if this book is comprehensive, it is certainly a great resource for collectors and students of history.



2. Good coverage of handguns of German design and production between the years 1869-1999. Information is complete, including production number approximation where production was signficant, and picture(s) of each firearm. The supplied brief takedown descriptions would come in handy when trying to get into an unfamiliar firearm. The author provides interesting editorial comment regarding each gun's popularity and general strengths and weaknesses of design. The book's appendices are organized and useful; mostly cartridge ballistics and headstamp data. A section on Parabellum collector value based on unique variations was OK but a little out of place as beyond the scope of the book.
   
   The photography is historical, so the quality is uneven at best. It is more than satisfactory for the intended purpose of identification. The entire book, other than a very nice color jacket, is black and white - print graphics and photography. It is always nice to see some color plates for the very rare or very popular firearms. The only glaring omission is the lack of a table of contents or a well organized and cross referenced index. The firearms appear in alpha order by manufacturer. however, someone not knowing to look under Parabellum might wonder why Lugers were not included.
   
   Overall, I think this is a useful book that could use a little organization to make it a real gem.



3. While wide-ranging and very well written, deep coverage of the most important German handguns is sacrificed to make room for little known and inconsequential models. I have no idea whether the book lives up to its claim of completeness, but I found the sections on the Mauser C96 and Luger P-08 disappointingly superficial. The illustrations appear to have been afterthoughts and are of indifferent quality.
   In all, this book is overpriced by half for what you get.

5 comments about Hidden in Plain Sight.

1. This book is a great source of information for the person who is contemplating carrying a concealed firearm. Almost every conceivable method is covered. A vast selection of holsters from an amazing number of manufacturers are pictured and dicussed. The author discusses the pros and the cons of the various products and methods of carry. The unique needs of women are not left out of this book. There is a section that discusses purses designed for carrying a firearm as well as on the body holsters made specifically for the female anatomy. Finally there is the most complete listing of holster manufacturers with their addresses and phone numbers that I have ever seen in one place. I recommend this book to all my students.



2. This is an excellent collection of Conceal Carry options. It is an unbiased, straightforward evaluation of your options with a super listing of vendors in the back. Truly a valuable tool if you plan to carry.



3. Although this book is well written, it provides almost no new usable info that I could not have gotten from a good holster dealer. About the only worth while thing was the two pages covering speed of draw for the different holsters and the list of holster makers at the end of the book. I was very surprised to find this book to be of so little use after having read the shining reviews published on it. Sorry peaple, it just is not worth the money unless you are totally unaware of what is avaible in the way of concealed carry holsters.



4. GREAT book. As a new CHL holder, it helped a lot in choosing the proper equipment. Well written and easy to read.



5. The author of this book has provided comprehensive overview of all different types of gun concealment, explained the pros and cons of different holsters, other ways of concealment and provided useful draw time speeds tables for persons with different skills. Very useful book and worth the time and money.

2 comments about Ruger .22 Automatic Pistol: Standard/ Mark I/ Mark Ii Series.

1. If you are thinking of buying a target pistol, can't decide exactly which to buy, but are considering a Ruger, then read this book. It will make your decision for you.

   The book covers the history of Sturm, Ruger & Company, the various models of the .22 automatic pistols, the chronology of their production, and brief descriptions of other firearms developed by the firm. Also covered are care and maintenance of the pistols, including field- and detail-stripping instructions. The book concludes with chapters on available accessories and a survey of ammunition for use with Rugers.

   The overall story is one of high quality, accuracy, continuous refinement of design, and innovation in weapons manufacture. Enjoy your new Ruger.




2. This book is essential for the Ruger semi-auto pistol collector. It only covers the Standard, the MKI, and MKII pistols, but that is all it should cover. The MKIII pistol is not present, nor are the Ruger revolvers or the Ruger 22/45. The book does cover a few Ruger MKII facsimiles and successful gunsmithing trends, as well as proper maintenance and detail stripping.
   
   The book is not a volume worshiping Bill Ruger. Rather it is an information packed publication of the origins and development of the most popular .22 auto-pistol of all time.
   
   For under $12, it's an absolute steal. Buy it.

5 comments about Concealed Carry: The Shooter's Guide to Selecting Handguns.

1. Very good, and written by an old hand at this. Expert advice, given clearly. I would highly recommend this one to any person that carries a self-defense firearm.



2. A good book on concealed carry. Good focus on guns that make for good concealment.



3. Wiley Clapp is very experienced with firearms, as he has a military and law enforcement background; he's also been a 'gunwriter' for several major firearms magazines for many years, and he writes better than most.
   
   Overall this is a very good book on the subject of choosing handguns for concealed carry duty, but its helpfulness depends on the reader's prior knowledge. This book seems mostly aimed at those who are new to firearms in general or concealable handguns in particular. If you fall into one of those categories, you'll probably learn some valuable things and get good food for thought for your firearm selection process. If, on the other hand, you're reasonably familiar with handguns, you won't learn very much. (About the only thing I really took away from this book that was new for me was Clapp's argument that a compact revolver often conceals better than a similarly compact automatic, because the revolver, despite its greater girth, has an irregular profile/outline, whereas the auto is blocky and generally has a lot of straight lines and right angles that can show more through clothing. I'd never thought of it that way before, but it makes sense.)
   
   One more weakness with the book: Because he focuses a lot on specific models, rather than just on general types and characteristics, the book runs the risk of becoming dated within a few more years. (The book's already 5 years old, and gun companies discontinue old models and add new ones every year -- often excessively so.) Still, on balance, this is a good book.



4. The author attempts to cover too many pistols in too little pages. He provides a generalized over view of a great number of pistols -- concentrating primarily on larger caliber handguns (9 mm Para and up). He raises issues regarding conceal carry which provides the reader things to think about. However, he doesn't really provide enough comparison between the various pistols nor a detailed enough explanation to aid the reader in making an acutal selection. He does provide a useful top picks list, but without little to no explanation on how those picks are better than the other guns described.



5. The book covers the hand gun aspect very well, but I thought that Concealed carry should also cover holsters. There wasn't much about holsters.I will say that there was much detail about the choices of hand guns.Overall it is a good informative book. I would recommend purchasing this book if you want to know about all the options for concealed carry hand guns.

2 comments about Glock Exotic Weapons System.

1. I was VERY disapointed with this book. If all you want to know about is converting the glock to full auto, you might like it, that is all it covers.



2. ....To make a glock full-auto. It is a 58 page book that gives you step by step instructions on how to turn a glock fully automatic including blue prints and schematics, its rather user friendly and easy to do. There is nothing else in this book other than directions to do what I mentioned above.

No comments about The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols.

5 comments about The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery.

1. I was very disappointed when I received my 6th edition of Combat Handgunnery. I own the 5th edition, also by Ayoob, and loved it. I incorrectly assumed that the 6th edition would be updated, but as far as I can tell, it is simply a reprinting of the 5th edition. The chapters and text appear to be identical. I could not tell this from the descriptions or reviews that I read on Amazon. It is a great book, but don't buy it if you expect it to be different from the 5th edition.



2. A disappointment...Ayoob is an awesome author, but if you've already purchased the fifth edition this is almost identical. I own all six and have loved this series as my favorite in the subject. I was so dissapointed when I found out Ayoob just added a couple pages and resold the book as a new edition. Editions 1-5 were always relevant and had a lot to say, but 6 was just a reprint of 5 with a couple new pages. not sure why he didn't write a whole new book like the others always were, however his authority on the subject is without question near the top five in the country.



3. Mr. Ayoob, as always does an excellent job whenever it comes to gun topics. If you have a gun in the house I would urge you to read his books. Even my wife who knows almost nothing about guns found the book interesting.



4. This book will allow you to look at what is available in the current field of combat handguns. The book covers pistols, revolvers, larger frame.service size handguns, compacts, subcompacts, and little "mouse" guns. Also covered is the most popular self defense calibers and suggestions on the best loads for your favorite caliber. Also covered, as a primer really, how to carry your weapon and some product suggestions. There is also a section introing the reader to drawing your weapon and shooting your weapon. Some shooting sports is also covered.
   
   Mr Ayoob has done a great job of putting together a complete book on the top choices in handgun seceltion, caliber choice, and load offerings from his own persoanl experiance and from other well know professionals in the shooting/defense field. There is $400 to $100 handguns in here, something for everyone's budget. The book is ment to be a primer for the novice, but experiance shooters can learn also.
   
   Alot of the chapters are sometimes a "refresher" from Mr Ayoob's other books on shooting and self defense. I've read all of his books and I haven't found a bad one yet. The beginner is well advised to search out his other books as well.



5. I have read nearly all Massad Ayoob's books and many of his articles. When I got into guns recently, in particular handguns, I ran across his writings. They changed my life. Not only is he an authority on self defense with and without handguns, his analyses of guns and manufacturers of guns are superb. Anyone looking to learn about modern handgunnery ought to turn to Mas Ayoob's writings. His style is concise yet exploratory; his coverage is complete; his demonstrations and illustrations and/or photos are informative; and his message is clear: handgunnery is a serious subject, one that can take many hours of anyone's time, and it should be analyzed carefully along the way. And, finally, Gun Digest is an authority as well, so this combination of publisher and author is one with which you cannot go wrong.

5 comments about Tactical Pistol: Advanced Gunfighting Concepts And Techniques.

1. There are some good reviews here - perhaps enough to determine whether this book is for you. I just thought a few things could be clarified. To suggest that the only viable market for this book is someone belonging to a militia is to suggest that only the militia are interested in self-defense. It is perhaps desirable to point out that not everyone purchases a firearm to be enthused. Nor does this fact equate them with more dubious individuals or groups (for all my fellows follow the law). Furthermore, to assert that this book is not intended for citizens authenticates the ignorance (or motives) of the writer.
   
   The author of this book does not advocate nor teach the indiscriminate killing of individuals. Conversely, he advocates the discriminate use of deadly force to prevent the loss of one's life. If the reader cannot determine the intended audience at introduction, he should perhaps be reading this book to fine tune his reading comprehension skills rather than skills as a marksman.
   
   The author does not "pander to our primal fears" but illustrates the need for tactics introduced. The only disturbing viewpoints that I was able to find (outside of comments to ignore some such individuals as have commented on this book) were the ones that advocated your Bill of Rights and ideas about freedom (conveniently located at the rear of the book). - I love America!
   
   For those looking to purchase this book, I will spell it out. This book is about actual combat, not sharp shooting or being enthused. If this is your first book and you do not have any formal basic training, do yourself a big favor and purchase that with this book (its for your benefit as much as anyone else's). Also, become familiar with your local handgun laws if you have not already (also suggested by this author and common sense). -peace



2. This book should be required reading for anyone looking to use a handgun in a self defense manner. Whether you have your pistol in the bedside table drawer, or carry every day, if you intend to defend your life, and those of your family this book is a must read! Mr. Suarez knows his topic. The Tactical Rifle and The Tactical Shotgun should also be on your list.



3. The author knows his stuff and presents it in a clear, logical manner. He's a regular cop, not some champion marksman that names all sorts of techniques after himself, like the "Suarez Squat Shot", like some other shooting authors do.



4. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in learning shooting from the ground up. Suarez takes a hard stance on technique and ideology in his first book, however the follow on series hits the mark.
   
   Suarez appears to speak from experience, is definitely a focused shooter, and puts the reader in a frame of mind that is engineered towards combat effectiveness.
   
   Some might find the intensity of attitude off putting but the knowledge provided far out weights the aformentioned intensity.
   
   I would definitely recommend this book, along with several others as an addition to a shooters library.



5. very very good. Interesting book from somebody who has been there, done it and is still there.