Nn410 revolver shooting books

Many people also like it because they can carry a levergun in. One box of ammunition expended per session is plenty. This list, created by german salazar, includes many classic treatises on marksmanship that. I dont have to worry about the magazine as a failure point, and unless ive fiddled with the internals to improve the trigger, i dont have to give the reliability of the ammo much thought, either. I purchased this book before attending the instructor led course and it made a big difference reading this book before the classroom course. Know anybody whod buy a da cap and ball, thru the mail. Included are personal tips and best advice from my years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor. Combination of two previous books, simplified rifle shooting and simplified pistol and revolver shooting. Jerry will teach what he does better than anybody else on the planet, revolver technique. I have handled the taurus judge, and it seems to be a well constructed revolver. I would suggest that you might focus on shooting wadcutters at a large paper plate at about 710 yards single action, and work on keeping all of the shots on the plate. The judge is imho the ultimate up close and personal defensive weapon, we are talking 0000 buck shot a five yards on paper targets it obliterates a four inch portion its a point and shoot. Many out of print gunbooks, over 1,000 gunbooks gun books, swordbooks and militaria books for sale. National archives and records administration arc identifier 4523715 local identifier 330dvic27541 fundamentals of double action revolver shooting department of defense.

At over 2,500 pages, it lists over 1,700 manufacturers, 22,700 models and over 500,000 individual values. Navy models to webleys from across the pond to continental rarities from france, belgium, and germany. This book is missing the dust jacket other than that this book is very readable no markings or hithlighting. Folks have been advised to attend a training class, enlist the assistance of a seasoned, qualified person, that has the ability to instruct. May 15, 2014 some shooters say the lengthy trigger pull on a doubleaction revolver is slow and cumbersome. According to the company, these guns were designed from the ground up to handle hardhitting calibers, so they are more than tough enough for the.

Finely tuned rifling is engineered to optimally guide. The complete beginners guide to precision rifle shooting paperback january 31, 2016. 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. Oct 17, 2007 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. May 10, 2008 the taurus judge is a unique revolver which can fire either a. The following information on choosing the best police revolver comes from section 39 of shooting by j. My grandfather died back in the early 60s and it has been in my parents dresser untouched since. Recommended titles for new and advanced pistol shooters and pistol competitors including usamu, enos, stoeger and golob books. I could do that, if i had enough ammo, and my hand didnt get tired from holding the gun, and if the sun didnt go. Any shooting after fatigue sets in is a waste of time and ammunition, and snubnose. Its quite a surprise to see how different revolver shooting is from shooting an.

Good doubleaction revolver shooting the sixgun journal. Theres a lot to be said for the simplicity of a wheelgun. Take midsouth with you on your next trip to the range. May 15, 2012 if you value your skin, be sure to hold a revolver correctly. The taurus judge a revolver that can fire shotgun shells.

Complete reloading manuals with uptodate information from all the leading bullet and powder manufacturers. Basics of pistol shooting by national rifle association. The shooter got 27 years, i think, although im not sure he deserved that long. Also, for the person or two who keep trying to repost the same goofy comment, anybody who cannot see that the paper is cut at the. For a concealed carry revolver, the ruger sp101 is a good one. Using advanced equipment, litz measured the actual drag of over 175 popular bullet types in the field. The first two things to concentrate on are mastering the long, heavy doubleaction trigger pull and the reload. Getting started shooting a revolver personal defense video. There is only one, easily fixed potential downside to a high hand grip. Miculek currently holds five world records in exhibition revolver speed shooting. Once youve decided on your characters firearm, you have to decide how he or she will carry it while working in plainclothes.

Fanning is a revolver shooting technique in which one hand holds the trigger and the other hits the hammer singularly or repeatedly without any part of the cocking hand remaining in contact with the revolver or support hand. Last but not least, julie golobs new shooting book covers pistol marksmanship, along with 3 gun competition. The revolver is designed with a ramp front sight and a fixed rear sight, and comes with moon clips. 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. Now in its 37th edition, the big book of gun values is the most used reference in the nra museums office. Jan 31, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of target shooting books online. Due to the shot pattern, it was easier to harvest the fast moving little critters. Shop online for 410 ga 45 long colt pistols and revolvers from top brands like bond arms, comanche, taurus, and more.

Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting ed. Ross is my go to man on anything guns, especially anything wr as well as ball and shot guns. Regarding ammunition, the choice for use in a snubnose. Julie holds multiple national pistol shooting titles.

Feb, 2015 a revolver doesnt need nearly as much range testing. 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. Pdn contributor and revolver expert grant cunningham has some pointers for shooting a revolver efficiently as well as tips for shooters who are new to the doubleaction defensive revolver. Walter winans was an acknowledged expert on the subject of firearms and shooting of all kinds in the early years of the 20th century and his comprehensive guides to the subject are well known and highly regarded. By adding this item to your wishlist, you will be notified automatically via email when this items price has. The third feature of a proper revolver grip is the use of the nonfiring hand. Revolver and pistol repairs adjusting trigger pull.

The sp101 can be field stripped down into the upper frame and barrel, cylinder and yoke, and lower frame action assembly for easy cleaning. Buy a copy of a book named, no second place winner by bill jordan. Some of our most collectable antique pistols and handguns can be found in our cartridge pistols and revolvers category. If you want to get involved in pistol shooting you should get this book. A critical look at revolver accuracy and reliability. Anyone hunt with a 41 magnum shooters forum a shooting.

Shooting twohanded allows the shooter to cock the gun with the off thumb of the support hand, which is much more efficient than using the thumb of the gun hand. Topics include safe pistol handling and storage options, ammunition, the pistol mechanisms and operations for both a revolver and semiautomatic pistol, and shooting skills. 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 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. Top of barrel says harrington and richardson arms co. A comprehensive guide to every aspect of pistol, revolver, and rifle shooting. Choosing the best police revolver revolvers for police. Dealers please contact us about this book and others published by. Scarce manville tear gas revolver with 410 gauge inserts. Military revolvers nonus for sale guns international. Various types of handgun are illustrated and described as is the ammunition that accompanied them. Up to this point noone ever made a shorter, less recoiling. The following information on revolver and pistol repairs comes from section 26 of shooting by j.

I recently rekindled a love for shooting revolvers after several years away from the range and decided to read this book to learn more about the gun i first shot in college. The variables of hand size, hand strength and handgun grips make it an individual journey, which can be made easier by a shooting coach that knows his stuff. Top 8 revolvers from combat handguns in 2014 rugers gp100 match champion by denis prisbrey the aptly named ruger gp100 match champion is intended primarily but not exclusively as a readytogo ruger for international defensive pistol association idpa competition. But why would you choose a revolver when there are so many semiautomatic pistols available. Examine the currently available hunting revolvers and their intended applications. What i consider a proper revolver grip is to use both thumbs, wrap them over, and pull tightly. He is the unchallenged champion of revolver competition worldwide. 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.

Grants wellwritten and easily understood discussion of all things revolver detepened my understanding of and appreciation for the type. Jul 15, 2009 on the revolver, the web of the hand should be at the highest point of the gripframes backstrap. From my research it seems to be a premier but there are some things that are unclear. Thank you richard, we will put some other lists up later which will hopefully interest and add you to the contributors list. For many years i have followed the adventures of the amateur gunsmith and have observed the results of his labors. And so it was that i dismissed the fanfare that greeted the judge when taurus introduced this. One of the big news stories to come out of the recent nra annual meeting was the partnership between nighthawk custom and korth arms to. Explains fundamentals of handling double action revolvers. Now, while i agree that double action shooting should be practiced almost exclusively once single action is mastered, for singleshot accuracy shooting the revolver in single action is giving you just as good practice of the fundamentals as a. These cap and ball black powder revolvers never existed in the nineteenth century, but they are very popular. Its your guide to taking the hunt to the next level like only bigbore revolver hunting can. Usa the 41 magnum ammunition is the most underrated, and unappreciated of all magnum handgun cartridges. As the groups get smaller, gradually move the target back. The boards are flat and square binding and spline are straight and tight.

Contrary to what you may see in a lot of the popular firearms media these days, the revolver as a selfdefense tool is not dead. At a young age, i was introduced to it as an alternative to the. Practical pistol shooting champion and a member of the usa team at the 2011 world pistol championships. Rdgunbooks gun books firearms reference, gun books knife. 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. Sell your 410 pistol for free today on gunsamerica. The longest revolver shot i ever made at a big game animal was 125 yards on a texas whitetail buck. Folks, i would appreciate some recommendations for revolver shooting for at home study.

Selling gun books knife books gun smithing reloading shooting collecting weapons shotgun handgun rifle pistols military weapons machine guns revolver winchester colt glock mauser browning m1 garand ww 2 ww 1 swords. Again, deciding how to wear a concealed handgun is a matter of personal preference and compromise. In fact, there are quite a few options available for those seeking a revolver for home defense, concealed carry, or recreational shooting. A guide to handguns and shooting himmelwrights guide to pistol and revolver shooting will particularly interest those who collect or shoot historical firearms. This is a hardback book second edition updated in 1982 by jack oconnor a complete book of shooting. 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. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the double action revolver. Feb 01, 2020 shooting a revolver is similar to shooting other handguns, except for loading and cocking it. Shooting at long range with a handgun is unlikely to produce pretty little groups.

These antique pistols for sale include everything from u. I would suggest that you focus on one revolver at the moment, and learn the basics with it. The art of revolver shooting by winans, walter, 18521920. We have paper, metal, reactive, plastic targets, and zombie targets. Antique pistols and handguns for sale collectors firearms. Rare 4 barrel issued to the 3rd military district, australia. A collector of both firearms and books, ross was unable to count 10 books and gave us 20. Heres my current ones and ive got one of ranch dogs non gas checked versions. Handgun recommendations for new shooters lucky gunner. Appears in 14 books from 19111922 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. Nov 29, 2016 the foundation element of good da revolver work is the grip, and you simply cannot tell someone how to do that. Each book is tailored to a specific caliber or gauge.

This page is part of a larger site on a priceguide to gunbooks, swordbooks and militaria books. Recommended books for pistol marksmanship training daily. Dec 01, 2012 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. To load a revolver, youll need to open the cylinder, load a round into each chamber, and push the cylinder back in until it clicks. Just a nice book to enjoy reading or add to your collection. This gun is part of the companys big frame revolver bfr line that includes wheelguns that shoot heavyrecoiling rounds such as the. Later, i was introduced to bird hunting and quickly realized those old men were not shooting the.

Best handguns for detectives in fiction the writers. The verdict is in and the judge has ruled in your favor when it comes to portable power and versatility in a handgun. Singleaction and doubleaction revolvers cheaper than dirt. Developed a load with it for the blackhawk to take to alaska but decided to take the smith 58 instead. Pistol revolver shooting abebooks shop for books, art. Aug 04, 2008 yes, there was a guy killed a few years ago in buellton ca, by another guy using an naa mini. 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. Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. Once youve loaded it, grip the revolver and support it with your nondominant hand to help distribute the recoil. The author discusses shooting positions, target shooting and the reloading of. Simplified pistol and revolver shooting charles edward chapel, sanford strother on.

In this book he explains the evolution of the revolver and the selection of the right pistol to suit an individual. Apr 29, 2015 books and print manuals for pistol and handgun shooting skills and markmansmanship. Gun digest book of hunting revolvers gundigest store. The wide selection covers virtually every popular caliber and gauge, giving information on proven and tested loads. This is a common combination for hunters in heavy brush, as well as in certain cowboy action shooting competitions. The larger site offers many related items for sale and has many related links. If the grip tang has sharp edges, as on the older versions of the 1911, this can dig painfully and even lacerate the hand. Believe he renamed it 265 as it cast 269 with clip on wheel weights for me. This target shows the results of 30 rounds fired at 100, 200 and 300 yards for a total of 11 hits, or a 37. This list, created by german salazar, includes many classic treatises on marksmanship that still have value for todays competitive shooters. This is the book you will get if you take the instructor led nra basic pistol shooting course, all day course. Older smith revolvers are fine, but any used revolver needs to be thoroughly looked over by a qualified gunsmith before you use it.