Any Good Books?

[ceestand]

I'm new to the world of handguns, and I was hoping to get a book or two to help me out. Any suggestions?

The things I'm looking for are:
Fundamentals. Right now I don't know an Isosceles stance from a Weaver stance. Before any book gets into a comparison, it might be nice to see a picture or two with an explanation. Same goes fortrigger control, grip, etc..
Generality. While my interest is leaning more towards revolvers right now, I'd like the info to transfer between guns easily. I've heard complaints (and seen it myself) about many firearms writers' personal preference getting in the way of objective thinking. If I want to hear why the 1911 is better than any Glock, well, I've got the internet for that.

I'd like this book(s) to cover a lot, and well. Maybe I'm asking too much, but my intent is to not learn any bad habits that will be hard to break later on.

I already have The Pistol Shooter's Treasury, it's a good book, that really covers sight picture and trigger control, but leans heavily towards info for the competative target shooter.

 

[JNewell]

One very good intro that's well illustrated is Jim Crew's Some of the Answer - Handgun book. You can learn more and order on his website

Another good intro would be the (now reprinted) The Modern Technique of the Pistol, which should be readily available from many booksellers.

There used to be a good intro text on pistol shooting published by the NRA, but I didn't see it last time I was on the website.

 

[Ala Dan]

"The Tactical Pistol" by Gabe Suarez

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[P95Carry]

Ever keen to keep things in ''the family'' ...... Stephen A. Camp's ............ ''Defensive Handguns'' ........... is a good reference work.

It is not quite a ''big publisher'' publication, as IIRC I believe he puts this out himself. He is a member here and maybe if you ''page'' him he will respond.

Otherwise and ...... hoping he won't mind this .... seeing as I so enjoyed his book .. email him perhaps at ..........

[email protected]

I applaud his efforts.

 

[sgt127]

I think a copy of No Second Place Winner by the old master Bill Jordan should be on every hundgunners bookshelf. Slightly dated, but, good reading.
"No one ever won a gunfight by being the first to make a loud noise."

 

[Soap]

The aforementioned The Tactical Pistol is great guide. I would supplement that with the Thunder Ranch defensive pistol video.

 

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. I'll second the good words for Mr. Crews' book. In fact, it is referenced as a good choice for folks interested in shooting better, learning how to shoot if they cannot get hands-on instruction and so forth. The other shooting books are very good as well. "Defensive Handguns" focuses more on other aspects than training, but is focused at newer folks within the shooting community, but I sincerely appreciate P95Carry mentioning it. I got to meet Bill Jordan twice and he was a heck of a shot and a good story teller. I would suggest starting with the very basic, "boring," steps required to build a solid foundation. The very best in your endeavors and I bet folks here will be willing to help you all they can.

Best.

 

[Smoke]

My reading lately has been limited to books by:

Stan and Jan Berenstain
Dr. Seuss
P.D. Eastman

 

[Jack19]

I'll second Alla Dan's recommendation. It's an excellent read.

 

[peteinct]

gun books I like

Hi there, I will recommend two gun books.
In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob and
Tactical Pistol Marksmanship by Gabe Suarez.


Tactical Pistol Marksmanship is even better than The Tactical Pistol because it is more basic. It has a ton of great info in it and is was well worth the money I spent on it.

I know some guys think poorly about Massad Ayoob. But if there was only one book I could have about shooting it would be that book. It is about when and why to shoot which I feel is as important as how to shoot.

I am hoping someday to take a class from either of those two guys.

pete

 

[JoeHatley]

"How to become a Master Handgunner: The Mechanics of X-Count Shooting"

and

"Advanced Master Handgunning : Secrets And Surefire Techniques To Make you a Winner"

both by Charles Stephens.

For $12 each, these are the best money you'll ever spend to improve your shooting(especially the 1st one). Dry read... "just the facts" type format. The author tells you how to do the fundamentals, how to self identify any problems, and then how practice to correct them.

Beginner to advance, there is info for any level.

Good Luck...

Joe

 

[Shawn Dodson]

1. "Shooting from Within", by J. Michael Plaxco -- IMO, the best book for beginners.

2. "Practical Shooting: Beyond Fundamentals", by Brian Enos -- read it AFTER "Shooting from Within". (see www.brianenos.com)

3. "Practical Shooting Manual", by Matt Burkett (Also his "Practical Shooting" training DVDs).

 

[MolonLabe416]

I'll second the nod for Jim Crew's "Some of the Answer. Handgun." I have all of his books, each is an outstanding resource that you'll review periodically no matter your level of training.

He's just released a CD PowerPoint type presentation on the handgun which is outstanding as well. His "Behind the Line", while aimed at instructors, has a wealth of information that would be helpful after you get some initial training.

Caveat. All of these will be helpful to you, as will most of the others mentioned in this tread. However, you need to take a class. Either a 3 day format form Jim, Randy Cain, Bill Jeans, Tom Givens, Louis Awerbuck, et al, or if you have the time Thunder Ranch or Gunsite. Between them you should be able to find something close enough to work for you.

I'd also recommend Principles of Personal Defense by Jeff Cooper. Doesn't talk about gunhandling or marksmanship, but about mindset. Mindset is what will win the fight. Required reading IMHO.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Anything by Louis Awerback (sp).