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"The textbook for experimental cartridge design. No matter your reloading goals, Reloader's handbook of wildcat cartridge design, 2nd edition, is the most comprehensive reference available for designing, building, loading and shooting wildcat cartridges. Calibers span the gamut, from the tiny .10 caliber to the brawny .50 cal. There is something for every interest! Following the first edition's success, this completely updated edition adds three new chapters, including modernized wildcats, recently developed proprietary and factory cartridges, ammunition sources, and options for procuring .22 rimfire ammo when it is not commercially available, plus brass sources and specialty suppliers. Inside you'll find: Dimensioned drawings and loading data; Detailed cartridge descriptions and performance; Historical wildcat cartridges and new designs; Wildcats vs. improved cartridges; Tooling, supplies and suppliers; P.O. Ackley and other wildcatter profiles! In Reloader's handbook of wildcat cartridge design, 2nd edition, learn how to make your own reamers and reloading dies and design new cartridges, whether your goal is increased velocity, improved accuracy, more extended range, or better terminal performance on game!"--

GET THE PRICE RIGHT EVERY TIME WITH STANDARD CATALOG OF(R) FIREARMSFor more than 30 years, the Standard Catalog of Firearms has been the gun industry's No. 1 illustrated guide to gun values. This extensively revamped edition offers more photos, prices, and guns, with hundreds of new entries of rifles, shotguns and handguns for virtually every gun made or sold since the early 1800s. Even if you have previous editions, this newest edition now features current values from a wide range of experts, editors and auction houses on antique models using the NRA's industry-standard antique pricing system. Make no mistake: 2025Standard Catalog of Firearms 35th Edition is your must-have guide to commercial firearms, past and present. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND: - More than 7,800 photos with extensive descriptions- Updated values in six condition grades for more than 100,000 prices- More than 1,200 makers and 18,000 models of firearms and their values- Antique firearm pricing for pre-1899 guns using the NRA's rating system! - Bonus color section: Insider look at collectible Special Edition and Anniversary models Don't sell too low or buy too high! Whether you're a serious gun collector, a casual gun-show trader, a hunter or a recreational shooter, if you buy, sell or trade firearms, the 2025 Standard Catalog of Firearms 35th Edition is your guide.

The World's Greatest Knife Book is Bigger Than Ever!Now with more than 1,000 stunning knives in full color, this 45th edition of "The World's Greatest Knife Book" is the annual showcase of the most remarkable custom and factory-manufactured knives available. Fixed-blade designs, folders, swords, kitchen cutlery, cleavers, tactical knives, and every other knife style and design imaginable can be found in this this worldwide collection. KNIVES 2025 also offers features on topics that inform and entertain anyone who has even a passing interest in the ever-growing and changing knife industry, including deep coverage of the latest trends in various blade designs and styles. Whether you're a seasoned knife buyer looking to add the next piece to your collection or a knifemaker looking for inspiration, you'll find it here. A knife isn't "just a knife." A whole world of knives is out there waiting for you, and KNIVES 2025 is you guide!

Join the Lever-ActionRevolution!The tried and true lever-action rifle is more popular than ever. Whether you’re looking to collect a classicWinchester for a family heirloom, or purchase a big-bore Marlin for hunting biggame, Lever Actions! covers it all! But this expansive bookdoesn’t stop with the classics—we included extensive coverage of today’shigh-performance tactical, competition, and high-performance big bores, plusthe latest .22 rimfire lever-action rifles for plinking and small game hunting. Inside You’ll Find:·       History and development of lever-action guns·       Collectible Winchesters, Henrys and Marlins·       Lever-action cartridges and rimfires·       State-of-the-art tactical lever actions!Lever Actions! alsoincludes an extensive full-color catalog featuring manylever-action rifles and shotguns available today, making it a valuablereference for both collectors and shooters.

The ONLY Source for Serious Collectors of Smith & Wesson Firearms! Now in its 5th edition, the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson outclasses every other source of information on America's most iconic firearms brand. Authors Jim Supica and Richard Nahas have added more than 100 of the latest Smith & Wesson models to this edition, bringing the size of this beautfiul, fully illustrated, hardcover book to nearly 600 pages. It it says Smith & Wesson on it, you'll find it here. Revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles are all covered in this thoroughly researched volume.From antiques to current models, the authors cover history, data and specifications of every iteration of Smith & Wesson firearms, along with real-world pricing across multiple condition categories. With listing organized to quickly and accurately identify firearms and nearly 1,000 models of Smith & Wesson guns and variants, including many moidels not found in other firearm pricing guides, this book is a must-have. Whether you're buying or selling, Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson provides the confidence you need to make the right decisions.

"For nearly eight decades, Gun Digest has served as the trusted source for up-to-date, detailed, and exciting information about firearms. Gun Digest is the finest collection of great stories, historical reflections, in-depth reviews, and new-product roundups available anywhere. If it has anything to do with firearms and shooting sports, you'll find it here: more than 600 pages covering rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, airguns, optics, ammunition, and accessories will feed your need for gun information and entertainment. And it's all written by some of the most knowledgeable gun experts in the industry. This comprehensive collection of all things firearms is why, since 1944, Gun Digest still reigns as 'The World's Greatest Gun Book!'"--

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Like Taking a 1911 Armorer’s Course!From the first-time 1911 owner to the advanced shooter, authorPatrick Sweeney teaches you how to take your 1911 handgun to next-levelaccuracy and performance with Gunsmithing the 1911: The BenchManual. More than just a step-by-step manual, this insider’sguidebook is chock full of insights on changing or replacing worn, broken orobsolete parts—truly the must-have guide to get the job done right!Sweeney goes beyond basic repair and maintenance andprovides project instructions and expert tips to install some of themost popular components, including:• Trigger kits and modifications• Night sights and competition sightupgrades• Custom barrels for top accuracy• Precision and custom touches formaximum reliability• And more!Gunsmithing the 1911: The Bench Manual is amust-have resource for 1911 owners who want to transform their vanilla-plain pistolinto a firearm that is ready for anything.

THE 78TH EDITION OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST GUN BOOK!For nearly eight decades, Gun Digest has served as the trusted source for up-to-date, detailed, and exciting information about firearms. Gun Digest is the finest collection of great stories, historical reflections, in-depth reviews, and new-product roundups available anywhere. If it has anything to do with firearms and shooting sports, you’ll find it here: more than 600 pages covering rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, airguns, optics, ammunition, and accessories will feed your need for gun information and entertainment. And it's all written by some of the most knowledgeable gun experts in the industry. This comprehensive collection of all things firearms is why, since 1944, Gun Digest still reigns as “The World’s Greatest Gun Book!”IT’S ALL HERE!In-Depth Features from Top Gun WritersReports on New Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns & MoreGun Catalog and Buyers’ GuideUpdated Ballistics TablesAdvice on Selecting Ammo & Optics

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A master class in concealed carry! With concealed carry handguns, ammo, gear and techniques evolving rapidly, it's more critical than ever to stay current. Previously available only inside the walls of his classroom, Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry Volume 2 gives armed citizens access to Massad Ayoob's treasure trove of experience in handgun selection and shooting technique, tactics, gear choices, best calibers and how to navigate an increasingly complex legal terrain. No single book could reveal everything Mas knows, but this new volume takes you further than any other resource available, outside of actually attending a week-long training program with the man himself.Latest concealed carry trendsAdvanced subtleties of concealed drawHardware to avoidCCW social issuesMyths about concealed carryConcealed carry caliber choicesWhen it comes to concealed carry, start with basic information, but don't rely on it to pull you through. Get Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry Volume 2 to arm yourself with cutting-edge advanced instruction. When the chips are down you deserve every edge you can get. This book can give you that edge.

Showcasing more than 1,700 firearms in full color!From the earliest hand cannons dating back to 1350, to the finest sporting rifles of the 21st Century, this 2nd edition of The Illustrated History of Firearms covers them all. Spectacular, full-color photos of more than 1,700 guns with detailed captions walk readers through the background and development of virtually every type of firearm ever created, and the people who influenced their use and designs.More than a reference book, The Illustrated History of Firearms brings context to the role firearms have played in shaping world events while also charting the development of today’s guns for self-defense, competition, recreation and hunting. Painstakingly researched by expert curators at the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia, this 320-page, hardbound work of art is as educational as it is beautiful. Whether you're an avid gun collector or shooter, a history buff, or simply want to better understand the seemingly countless types of firearms in today's world, this book is a must-have.

The book military firearms collectors have come to know and trust keeps getting better! In addition to updated values and bayonet listings, a collectable clips and magazines section has been added making this a one-stop guide for collectors needing accurate, up-to-the-minute pricing. Over 1,600 photographs detail the world's greatest military firearms of the last 130 years.

Author Patrick Sweeney leads readers through Smith & Wesson's dizzying array of handgun models and options. From plinking revolvers to the new .500 S&W hand cannon, Sweeney reviews S&W models inside and out for performance, function and versatility, letting the reader known which models will work best for self-defense, hunting or target shooting.With information on basic troubleshooting, testing used guns for reliability and reviews of specific models from every major S&W group, "The Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson" gives readers an accurate overview of the offerings of this fine American gunmaker.