I just got MEC's "Percussion Pistols and Revolvers" from Amazon.com (slow shipping - not MEC's fault). I have a collection of books on the subject - Wilson, Fadala, Chicoine, Rosa, Albaugh, Adler - but I gotta say, MEC's book is right up there with all of them. It covers exactly what I want to know about BP revolver/pistol shooting. It's a simple book, black and white pics (which is fine) but it's loaded with information that I wish I had when I first got into this sport. Colts, Remingtons, Rugers, Lemats, pistols, deringers, a timeline, history...it's all there. And...AND...the author is accessible via this forum. Can't beat that...
Newbies, this is the book for you (and old timers, too).
I bought it new, though you can buy used copies.
Newbies, this is the book for you (and old timers, too).
I bought it new, though you can buy used copies.