Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a. Topics include safe pistol handling and storage options, ammunition, the pistol mechanisms and operations for both a revolver and semiautomatic pistol, and shooting skills. Ive been posting on this board impersonating a gun nut for two years just waiting for the right time to ask for some stories about people shooting each other with mini revolvers so i can prove to my fellow gun grabbers just how evil guns truly are. Julie holds multiple national pistol shooting titles.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. There is only one person in the world who i would allow to talk to my students, and that is brian enos. Aug 04, 2008 yes, there was a guy killed a few years ago in buellton ca, by another guy using an naa mini. Fs snubnose revolver holsters and two copies of fast and.
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. The magazine will be filled, the piece loaded with one cartridge therefrom, and the safety lock turned to safe. This fiveshot revolver produces 2,600 footpounds of muzzle energy, making recoil a serious consideration for its operator. Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. Basics of pistol shooting by national rifle association.
One box of ammunition expended per session is plenty. Feb 08, 2017 the steel used in ammunition is of a low grade. Scoring scale for revolver shooting the book of the pistol. Nra basics of pistol shooting handbook nra basics of pistol shooting handbook pdf pdf nra basics of pistol shooting handbook pdf download. Jan 28, 2020 this wiki has been updated 23 times since it was first published in august of 2015. Ed mcgivern needs no introduction to gun enthusiasts and serious marksmen. 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.
Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. Shooting a firearm is one of the most exciting things that you can do, and can easily become a lifelong hobby. In this book, massad speaks about mindset and jumps right into the aspects of learning combat shooting. Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Next, he highlights three gunfighterswyatt earp, colonel charles askins and jim cirilloand the lessons we can learn from each.
Now its entirely possible, this being my first revolver, that im using the wrong sight picture with the front dot cradled by the rear sight think three dots in a row, except with a blank rear sight. This list, created by german salazar, includes many classic treatises on marksmanship that still have value for todays competitive shooters. Precision shooting 1 delivers vital information about your rifle, scope, how weather and atmospheric conditions affect your bullet. First let me say i am not a competition shooter and never have been.
In order for shooters to be able to compete with their peers, idpa competitors are divided into classifications within each division based upon their skill level. Mcgivern performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the doubleaction revolver. Dec 01, 2012 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. For over 40 years, creedmoor sports has been serving the precision rifle shooting community. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. Balance and mobility can never be compromised in a fight. Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books daily.
Shop for 9mm handguns, semiautomatic pistols, and revolvers on sale at cabelas today. Buyers and sellers are required to comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Scoring scale for revolver shooting at figure or blank targets or waxbullet practice at individuals proportional values for speed and accuracy. These are the only sixgun books in my meagre library. The case being about a tenth of an inch longer continue reading. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Are there any other revolvers that shoot more than one type of ammo. The third feature of a proper revolver grip is the use of the nonfiring hand. Very common in gun shop discussions, shooting magazines and books, as well as on the internet are incessant discussions on which caliber is the best. Instead, this book follows the very conventional approach of teaching basic gun handling techniques first static positions, firingline, no cover, and then some. Recommended books for pistol marksmanship training daily. Pistolshooting heinz reinkemeier sportpsychologe trainer. 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. Shooting at long range with a handgun is unlikely to produce pretty little groups.
Whether you are a collector, an historian, a repairer, or simply looking for some instruction, our selection of fascinating gun books includes something that will definitely pique your interest. Combination of two previous books, simplified rifle shooting and simplified pistol and revolver shooting. 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. 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.
Of course its informative, but its also got surprisingly lively writing. Pistol will be fired once with a cartridge in which the primer has been thinned so as to insure piercing. May 15, 2014 some shooters say the lengthy trigger pull on a doubleaction revolver is slow and cumbersome. This went through the ballistics best that will stop with the 240 grain. Fs book of fast and fancy revolver shooting, anniversary copy i have a second used copy, please pm me for pictures. In true combat handgun training, as opposed to recreational shooting, you are preparing for a fight. Mar 02, 2012 free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. Jan 31, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of target shooting books online. There are many definitions and talk about the guns of the time and how to shoot and how to set up a range, etc. Just like the title says this course is designed specifically for those who are looking to improve their revolver skills and to assist with. Recommended titles for new and advanced pistol shooters and pistol competitors including usamu, enos, stoeger and golob books. The following information on choosing the best police revolver comes from section 39 of shooting by j. 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.
New concepts in pistol and revolver shooting by paul b. They would soon be made by many european gunmakers, in numerous designs and configurations. Last but not least, julie golobs new shooting book covers pistol marksmanship, along with 3gun competition. With the mechanism closed and both ends of the barrels tightly corked, pistol will be exposed, in a box prepared for.
Gun digest shooters guide to rifle marksmanship paperback. Pistol rules competitive shooting sports logo official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all nra precision pistol competitions national rifle association. Since the establishment of the smallbore distinguished award in 1965, the nra has expanded its distinguished program to include revolver, high power rifle, action pistol, and air gun anyone can compete for these distinguished designations by shooting in. Combat shooting with massad ayoob is written by americas bestknown combat pistol shooter, massad ayoob, who is credited with the idea of stress fire. Publication date 1911 topics revolvers, target practice publisher new york and london, g. A revolver is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers.
Buy all your ammunition, guns and shooting gear from cabelas. Freedom arms began back in 1978 as a joint venture between dick casull, the coinventor and developer of the. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the double action revolver. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. 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. Im a deepcover anti gun mole for the brady campaign. 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. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. Shop online today for competitively priced reloading supplies, gun storage, and bulk ammunition so youre ready for the range. While firing a gun is easy, becoming proficient with your accuracy, speed, and timing are all.
Be honest, how many of you own, carry or rely on a revolver for home or personal protection but never practice with it like you do your pistol. Precision shooting 1 the book a precision shooting 1 the. 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. This target shows the results of 30 rounds fired at 100, 200 and 300 yards for a total of 11 hits, or a 37. The gun digest is an annual firearms book published in the united states by gun digest media. The art of revolver shooting by winans, walter, 18521920. Included are personal tips and best advice from my years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940. Find new and used guns for sale at the largest online gun auction site gunbroker. Be they on guns, rifles, wing shooting or big game hunting the choice is far and wide. The definitive text on the art of the fast draw by a guy who holds tons of records for trick shooting.
The following information comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. The shooter got 27 years, i think, although im not sure he deserved that long. Gun digest book of the revolver covers all aspects of living with the doubleaction revolver. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the pistol committee in care. Failure to abide by this rule is grounds for immediate permanent banning from pistol.
Be they on guns, rifles, wingshooting or big game hunting the choice is far and wide. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Dealers please contact us about this book and others published by. Shooting books for sale in uk 62 used shooting books. This is pretty old stuff so its fun to read in the light of history of pistol and revolver shooting. What i consider a proper revolver grip is to use both thumbs, wrap them over, and pull tightly. Another book i strongly recommend for new shooters is the perfect pistol shot by albert h league iii. Last but not least, julie golobs new shooting book covers pistol marksmanship, along with 3 gun competition. Apr 07, 2015 any shooting after fatigue sets in is a waste of time and ammunition, and snubnose. When all is ready in the pit the targets to be fired upon will be drawn fully down the rear targets being blank or targets of another class than those being fired upon, and a red flag hoisted at the center target. Days after a mass shooting in las vegas left 59 dead, books that ponder the gun control debate and effects of these tragedies.
Andy stanford is a highly respected firearms trainer. Pistol and revolver shooting by himmelwright, abraham lincoln artman, 1865publication date 1916 topics pistols, revolvers. Choosing the best police revolver revolvers for police. Jul 15, 2009 get handgun training and insights from realworld experience, in combat shooting with massad ayoob. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting. The nations leading shooting sports distributor specializing in wholesale firearms, optics, ammunition, and accessories. When a friend or relative wants to learn to shoot a handgun, i buy. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting ed.
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Montana, was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. Regarding ammunition, the choice for use in a snubnose. Real l shooting books used oncebought for 80 come from clean smoke free pet free home in lockerbie. Feb 10, 20 in this video ill be shooting a replica of remingtons model 1866 revolving rifle. Also included will be questions and opinions on which load leads the pack for a given caliber. From fun plinking at the range to home defense, pistols and other firearms are versatile tools to keep in your home. This is done to save money, but it is also done because they want the steel to be somewhat pliable ductile the way brass is. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Top five reloading books every ammunition reloader needs apache junction, az anyone who contemplates getting into ammunition reloading needs a. 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. 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 had other books, but just kept coming back to this one. A comprehensive guide to every aspect of pistol, revolver, and rifle shooting.
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