The Gun Digest Book of the Revolver

Judging from the reviews, a few people bought this book expecting something different based on the title. It is about the modern double action revolver with a focus on self-defense.For a new shooter like me it gives a wealth of information. It gives Grant Cunningham's thoughts and opinions on selecting, shooting, and maintaining a revolver. I have learned that when it comes to shooting and guns there are as many opinions as there are shooters. Grant is a master gunsmith, instructor and competitor. He has been there and done that.In this age of high capacity polymer wonders, why choose an old fashioned revolver? The book starts out with his thoughts on the advantages (and disadvantages) of the double action revolver. I have learned from experience that an autoloader is a bit more complex device to use. If I am ever forced to use a gun for self-defense(hope that never happens), I don't want to be thinking "Oh nuts, I forgot to . . .". Also, I like the look more than autoloaders. Finally, there is just something American about revolvers. They remind me of the old west six-guns, John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Dirty Harry and all those old movie and TV detectives with their snubbies.This book will help me going forward in selecting and using the right gun.

I am not able to train as hard as I need to to always operate a semi at peak efficiency. I also find that carrying the semi in anything other than the specific holster /rig can lead to problems. I also find the occasional problem with ammunition presents more of problem with the semiautomatic. This makes a revolver and specifically a short (relative to use) barreled one my pistol of choice. This book gave me new information and reinforced what I learned when I carried on the job.

This is all you need to know or want to know about revolvers. Cunningham lays out the pros and cons of this type of firearm. The biggest issue is learning to fire double action because of the high trigger effort. If you're debating on getting one of these versus a semi-auto read this book and you will know what you want. Wish all books explaining something were this thorough.

Whether you already own a revolver or are considering purchasing a revolver, this book should be on your reading list. 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. Grant's well-written and easily understood discussion of all things revolver detepened my understanding of and appreciation for the type. My wife (who is a newer shooter) and I have both applied the information in this book to own revolver shooting and have increased our enjoyment of, and skill with, revolvers as a result. Grant's insight into the revolver both honors the types history and heritage and proves that revolvers are both relevant and effective in the modern day. It's well work the investment to read and add to a shooter's library.

This book is perfect for a revolver owner of any experience, from new owner to seasoned pro. Cunningham has a down-home flavor of discussing firearms and their options, as well as maintenance and some gunsmithing of the revolver. While nobody will find every word valuable, everyone will find something in this book that will teach them, reassure them or help them understand their current or future gun.This book is also pretty current and covers revolvers from the dawn of time to the Star Trek era, or at least the 1800's to now. While many revolvers are similar in nature, even direct copies, Cunningham explains the important differences among various models, helping the reader to get the most out of their particular choice of handgun. Advice on choosing that perfect for revolver to meet your specific needs, hunting, target sports or self defense, is also included. If you have, intend to have or just plian may want a revolver some day, this is one of the books you "Must Have."

The book is geared to the double action revolver only. That is fine, as long the the buyer understands it up front. It also mostly focuses on Colt and Smith $ Wesson revolvers, with some mention of the "smaller" Ruger double actions - very little about the Ruger Redhawk and Super Redhawk guns. That said, it does have some good information on handling, shooting, and caring for the double actions it mentions. There is also good information about speed loaders.

The author demystifies great deal about revolvers in this fine book. I, for one, learned all about how to get the right fit in your hand, something I have never been taught about before. I also think the section about how women should choose their own firearm provides outstanding advice to every man who would pick up this book. There are other excellent books that teach the fundamentals of self-defense, but for someone planning to purchase a first revolver this book would provide a good deal of honest information.

When I ordered this book I expected it to be basically a compilation of Mr. Cunningham's previously published articles. Make no mistake, that alone would justify the cost to any serious revolver shooter. However, this book is much more than that. The author brings together his experience as a gunsmith, competitive shooter and self defense instructor and distills it into readily understood explanations.This is not fanboy book. If you expect to read a paean extolling the revolver as the solution to all shooting problems you will be disappointed. The author clearly discusses the strengths of the revolver as a tool for recreation and self defense but also candidly presents the weaknesses of the platform.If you own a revolver or are considering upgrading to one, then you want to read this book.

Obviously not much use in England. I should have read the description. I thought it was more about revolvers in general but this is about carrying concealed weapons.

Great book

GREAT REVIEW NOW WHERE CAN I GET ONE.

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An interesting book about wheel guns, with information about handling (safety, quick loading techniques, some tuning), (dis-) advantages, some maintenance. In all: good basics for a beginner. I had expected a few more details on performance, ballistics etc.The print is poor, the text appears grey on white due to "pixels" ( I am not sure what the word is) and a strange font. This is unnecessary.