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It does describe what a revolver is, and how it's different from an automatic, how a centerfire is different from a rimfire, and safety tips.that sort of thing. Despite the fact that there are few photographs, the language is bland and uninteresting, many of the facts and recommendations wrong and having inadequate information, still, you may find something useful in it if you can stay awake. It also doesn't have a decent breakdown of the various calibers and loads that are effective in home and concealed self defense. It might be a good idea to check out the "Look inside" feature. All in all, this is the worst book in a collection of many other books, some better than others. Unfortunately, the cover is the most interesting thing about the book and, speaking of instruction manuals, the book reads like a giant one, itself. revolver (it's really a.357); bad advice, like recommending the Beretta.32 ACP Tomcat as reliable and dependable (it really has a congenitive problem with frame cracking), and finally, inadequate information (about one and three-quarters page on Smith & Wesson).
The photos that do appear are tiny and many times, indistinct. My recommendation is to shop around for something better. I had high hopes for this book after reading the reviews, but having just received it and read it (or as much of it as I could bear), I have to say, if you're brand new to guns and only know what you've read in the instruction manual, this book may be for you. There are numerous technical errors in the book, like referring to the S&W 66 as a.38 Spc. No personal stories are included and, as I said, the text is dry and uninteresting.
It's a must-read for anyone new to shooting or anyone considering purchasing a firearm. After owning it for over a year I still refer back to this book occasionally and it's worthy of keeping in my home library. This is a comprehensive and informative reference guide to the basics of all things related to handguns. However, advanced shooters can still gain from it.
It encompasses the technical specifics of handguns and explains the responcibilites for anyone who owns a handgun or is planning on purchasing one in the future. This is definitely a book that should be included in every gun owner and enthusiast's library. I found the book to be very comprehensive for the description and function of handguns. The contents of the book are concise and too the point.
It gives you an overview of all of the options and rational for choosing a handgun to fit your needs and goals. This is a good book to obtain if you are buying a handgun for the first time. It helps you buy the right gun the first time, and you can,t take the gun back once you have purchased it.
This book should prove a constant resource for those who own it. I also found a single resource of practical information not found in other books.
I strongly recommend this book. From firearms, flashlights and pepper spray this book is as solid as it gets.
As far as a "standard" I couldn't recommend any other. It's a great foundation for responsible concealed carry.
I have met Bruce Eimer and received my Florida non-resident CCW from his class here in Pennsylvania. What I found refreshing about this book was the "no punches pulled" approach when it came to personal recommendations of various products offered in this book.
If your a novice or expert this book has something to offer and as Gabe Suarez put it: A one-stop-source of information.
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