Since Glocks made their debut in 1985 amid a storm of controversy, they have come to enjoy overwhelming acceptance among law-enforcement professionals and civilians alike. So it should come as no surprise that the appetite for information on Glock pistols has grown exponentially. Author Robert Boatman is a die-hard Glock convert who has relied on Glock pistols both personally and professionally for years. In his raw, no-holds-barred style, the former undercover cop and VIP bodyguard shoots straight and tells it like it is. , calling the Austrian pistol that rare thing you can trust with your life -and explaining why in no uncertain terms. Whether your customers’ focus is on concealed carry, home protection, hunting, competition, training, or law enforcement, Living with Glocks covers all the bases, examining these pistols from every conceivable angle. With handgun sales on the rise and interest in Glocks at an all-time high, this definitive, up-to-the-minute resource on the pistol that rocked the handgun world offers straightforward answers, experienced insight, and highly engaging reading in one tight package. Those who own a Glock or are considering investing in one need look no further: Robert Boatman has done all the research for them. Living with Glocks is truly the Glock bible.

Living with the 1911 is like no other book you’ve ever read on the Model 1911 .45 pistol. Written by best-selling gun writer Robert Boatman, a man who has relied on the 1911 personally and professionally for almost 50 years, it is a fresh new view of the greatest fighting handgun of all time. With his trademark wit and hard-hitting honesty, Boatman covers the history, hardware, personalities and politics surrounding the 1911 as no one else can. You will get the lowdown on the big three makers of factory-model 1911s and the three leading custom builders working today; exclusive insights from such 1911 masters as Jeff Cooper, Louis Awerbuck and Max Joseph; and a healthy dose of informed opinion on the proper way to carry a 1911, practical vs. sport training, personalizing and tuning the 1911 and the future of the fighting gun. Boatman provides answers to every question you’ve ever had about the 1911, plus some you’ve probably never even thought to ask. 8.5 x 11 , softcover, photos, 144 pages.

This large, 81/2"x11" book combines complete coverage of both civilian sporter and military variations and late developments. It gives specs on such military developments as the Commando SMG, .223 Heavy Barrelled Automatic Rifle and 40mm grenade launchers. Every facet is covered: from use, detail disassembly and inspection to complete repair and maintenance for the various models. The complete story of the controversial M-16 family is contained in this large volume of over 100 pages with hundreds of detailed illustrations. A must book for every AR-15® owner, gunsmith, police armorer or military user of the M-16. Softcvr.

Ruger 10/22 owners! Here’s a conversion system you can bet your life on! Now you can transform your Ruger 10/22 into a selective-fire, close-combat gun you can trust. With simple hand tools, you can build the parts that will convert your reliable Ruger 1022 into an ideal, affordable weapon that can fire over 1,000 rounds per minute on full auto - all without modifying the receiver or trigger housing in any way! Just drop in the conversion parts and you’re ready for whatever - or whomever - comes. Machinist’s drawings, full-scale templates and over seventy close-up photos accompany the detailed instructions. Unlike some other conversion plans on the market, this complete plan really works. 9x12, softcover, illus., photos, 96 pp.

The A-2 manual for the COLT® AR-15®/M-16. Everything you need to know, this manual has it. Do you want to know the cycle rate? What ammo can be used? How do I disassemble the new rear sight? Many illustrations and all subjects are covered. If you own a new A2 or are thinking about getting one, this manual is a must. Complete armorer’s section. And parts numbers to all parts. TM 05538C-23&P/2, Aug. ’87, 262pp., 81/2x11, illus.

The tough G3 rifle and its huge number of spinoffs has long been a favorite of soldiers, policemen, and civilians alike for some time. Well-designed and tough, these firearms are often found in the hands of anti-terrorist groups including the DELTA Force as well as agents with the FBI, DEA, and BATF. Now firearms expert Duncan Long reveals the little known history behind this fascinating family of weapons, tracing its beginnings from the ashes of WWII to the present time. Long includes behind-the-scenes looks at little-known versions of the rifle and tells how some off the shelf versions have proven to be better than guns specified by military purchases. The book goes on to show the probable direction Heckler & Koch’s designs will take in the future and tells why the G3 and its variants will remain popular during much of the next century. The author also examines customized versions of the .308, .223, and 9mm rifles and submachine guns and semi-auto versions as well as other chamberings of the G3 spinoffs (like the HK-91/93/94, SR-9, SAR-3/8, SP-89, etc.). The HK11/21/23 and other machine guns are also explored with a whole chapter of the book devoted to Heckler & Koch and aftermarket accessories. Whether you’re a SWAT team leader searching for a weapon to get you out of tight spots, a citizen wanting a quality self-defense gun, or just interested in the many spinoffs of this family of firearm, you’ll find this invaluable. 81/2"x11", 128 pgs, illus., softcvr.

The SKS is an enigma in the world of assault weapons. Did it gain its place on the battlefield because of politics or performance? Has it survived because it is cheap to construct, or does it stem from its functionality and reliability? Duncan Long reveals the answers to these questions and many more, beginning with the history of the SKS and advancing to the practical aspects of operating, maintaining and modifying this abundantly available rifle.51/2"x81/2", 110 pages, photos, and softcover.

Have you looked at the various do-it-yourself kits and decided that they might be too tough to tackle? If yes, then this is the book for you. You can build your own AR-15 for no more than the costs of a stock rifle and have a one of a kind weapon that you can truely call your own. 5.5" x 8.5", illus. & photos, softcvr.

The Competitive AR-15 by Glen D. Zediker details the AR15 as a tremendous, super accurate precision target rifle. It includes detailed applications for NRA High Power Rifle, IPSC, and configurations for varmint and special purpose needs. If hitting the target matters, and if it's an AR-15 launching the bullet, this book shows you how to get it there! Also included is a full listing of sources for parts, gunsmiths, reloading components, and shooting gear. 284 pages, softcvr.

Nowhere are the big guns covered in more detail. Before Sgt. First Class Dean Michaelis (ret.) wrote the book on sniping, he wrote a first-of-its-kind program of instruction for the Special Operations Target Interdiction Course. A member of the 1st Special Fources Group, he taught students everything they needed to know to succeed and survive. Now he brings that information to you, covering every aspect of the sniper's art: the history, equipment, skills and missions. He also inclues reproducible forms, a military-issue.50 caliber cartridge tip color guide and his exclusive Program of Instruction for military and civilian shooters alike. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 576 pp.

With Easy-to-Follow Full Scale Drawings. This is the book that do-it-yoursefers have been demanding since the best-selling Home Workshop .50-Caliber Sniper Rifle video came out! In this companion book, master gun maker Bill Holmes takes you step-by-step through the construction of your own .50-cal rifle. Comes with fold-out drawing and precise dimensions. 72 pages, softcover, 8.5 x 11 .

The 50-caliber rifle is infinitely more powerful than any other shoulder-fired rifle on the planet. No matter how you measure energy or stopping power, the .50 BMG is well off the charts. In the hands of police and military snipers, it can reach out, over, through and into places and things no other rifle can come close to approaching. In the world of civilian shooters, a rapidly growing international group of competitive marksmen cover five-shot groups on targets 1,500 yards away with the palms of their hands. For hunters, it’s possible to kill a bull elk cleanly at more than 900 yards with the .50 BMG. Living with the Big .50 is the most thorough book ever written on this powerhouse rifle. Author Robert Boatman takes the reader out to the range and examines the single-shot, bolt-action, semiautomatic and full-auto variations of the rifle; advanced and specialized ammunition for military, police, competition and hunting applications; and recoil compensators, muzzle brakes, sound suppressors and other heavy-duty accessories. He then documents the words and wisdom of 13 of the biggest names in 50-caliber shooting today, including premier rifle builders Robbie Barrkman and Rock McMillan and renowned shooters Skip Talbot and Max Joseph. Perhaps more than any other firearm, the Big .50 is under assault by gun banners who see no "legitimate purpose" for such a powerful rifle. Read this book and learn not only its many purposes but why it is vital that free citizens maintain the right to own one. 8.5 x 11 , softcover, photos, 176 pages.

Build Your Own Legal AR-15 without Paperwork. Now home builders have a way to create their own multipurpose AR-15 with common tools at a fraction of the cost of buying each rifle separately. By purchasing a partially completed lower receiver (available commercially from a number of outlets) and following the step-by-step instructions in this book, anyone with a small workshop can make his own AR-15 for target shooting, hunting, collecting or home defense. Because the resulting rifle is classified as a homebuilt firearm by the BATF, there is no legal requirement to register it with the government, making it the ultimate expression of a free, law-abiding citizen’s right to keep and bear arms. The Workbench AR-15 Project contains the easiest, most straightforward method to complete the job as well as a number of improvised techniques, advice on substitute parts and simple ways to fix mistakes as you go. Author D.A. Hänks walks you through the entire process with clear text and detailed photos—staying legal, finishing the lower receiver, assembling all the parts and test-firing your completed rifle. For academic study only. 8.5 x 11 , softcover, photos, 80 pages.

Your fighting skills, no matter how finely honed, won’t carry you even halfway through a fight without the mental attitudes necessary to take on the aggressor and defeat him. Jeff Cooper, an expert in the deadly art of combat pistolcraft explains how alertness, decisiveness, ruthlessness, speed, aggressiveness, coolness, precision, and surprise can save your life when you are faced with a violent confrontation.

One of the greatest books on modern military combat is now back in print! McBride left the U.S. for Canada in 1914 to be in World War I as soon as possible. His extensive experience involving firearms (he was a National Match competitor) was put to good use in France with both the machine-gun & sniper rifle. Thus, the great bulk of this fascinating book deals not with military history , but with the use of all types of personal weapons in battle. Jeff Cooper calls it a true classic .