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Gun Digest Book of the AK & SKS, Volume II: Complete Guide to Guns, Gear and Ammunition
by Patrick Sweeney"Things that are complex are not useful. Things that are useful are simple." --Mikhail Kalashnikov In Gun Digest Book of the AK & SKS, Volume 2, Patrick Sweeney picks up where Volume 1 left off and brings Kalashnikov's timeless firearm designs--the AK-47 and AK-74--plus their predecessor, Simonov's SKS, full circle into the modern era. In exhaustive detail and told in his own entertaining way, comrade Sweeney provides not only the historical perspective on these now-ubiquitous Russian guns, but also how to modernize and upgrade them for today's American-style tactical shooting. You'll learn how to order and build an AK from a parts kit, the differences between stamped- and milled-receiver AKs, and all about caliber choices, ammo considerations, AKs by country, legalities, magazines, stocks, handguards, accessories and optics. Sweeney blasts through the white noise, helping you choose the perfect new AK for your needs. Plus how to service and maintain the AK, disassemble, reassemble, repair, inspect and collect used AKs and SKSs. Processes for AK accuracy testing are taught, plus gun reviews of today's hottest models, including the Century Arms C39V2, Krebs Custom K-AC15 Mod 2 Long UFM and IWI ACE. You'll get:AK-47, AK-74 and SKS parts and functions, basic to advancedAmmunition and aftermarket accessory tipsHow to disassemble, maintain, customize and reassembleAccuracy testing and optics choices for the most recalcitrant AK!
Gun Digest Guide To Concealed Carry Handguns
by Dick JonesAre you interested in carrying a handgun for self defense, but don't know where to start? Perhaps you're already an armed citizen and are looking for a new carry choice? Let the Gun Digest Guide to Concealed Carry Firearms be your complete guide to the fast-growing world of concealed carry handguns.Author and certified firearms instructor Dick Jones answers your questions:Revolver versus semi-autoFull-size or compactBest calibersHolster and sight optionsTraining tipsIssues specific to womenThe book also includes the most comprehensive and up-to-date buyer's guide to concealed carry handguns available anywhere:Hundreds of full-color photosTechnical specifications for almost every concealed carry handgun on the market todayIn-depth reviews and shooting tests of some of the most popular modelsWith practical, real-world advice and insight from an author with decades of experience, Gun Digest Guide to Concealed Carry Firearms can help you make the best possible choice for a concealed carry handgun.
Gun Digest Guide to the Modern AK: Gear, Accessories & Upgrades for the AK-47 and Its Variants
by Jorge AmselleToday's modern, modular AK! In Gun Digest Guide to the Modern AK, no longer is the Russian AK-47 rifle merely a cobbled clunker pressed into service by rebel freedom fighters in Third World war zones. Now, author Jorge Amselle presents the AK as a state-of-the-art firearm, with endless accessories and upgrades, and used by the most elite shooting schools. For the recreational and tactical shooter, the ergonomic shortcomings and lack of accessories for the AK-47 have been completely resolved in recent years, increasing the rifle's appeal. Today, major manufacturers are producing new stocks, rails, grips, handguards, sights, parts and other upgrades for this tough rifle. Learn how to customize the AK, including a full listing of accessories and parts. Find out how to receive training in the proper and effective use of the AK and build your own custom rifle from a parts kit, with tips that will save time and trouble. You'll get:Gun reviews of the most popular AK modelsHow to build an AK from a parts kitTips for selecting the best AK-47, AK-74 or AK PistolThe hottest AK upgrades, parts and accessories
Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to AKs
by Marco VorobievUnprecedented guide to the AK-47!Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to AKs is the essentials reference book for any AK-47 enthusiast. As a former member of an elite Soviet Spetsnaz unit and avid AK historian, author Marco Vorobiev offers a detailed look inside the design, development, operation and maintenance of the most prolific firearm of all time. In the pages of this one-of-a-kind book, you'll find:Expert advice - Basic operation and maintenance of the AK rifleTraining tips - Shooting and practical applicationsMarket insight - Where to buy an AK and how much you can expect to payAccessories - DIY instructions, what to buy, and where to get itAmmunition - Advice about what to buy and the results you can expectHistorical data - The ideas behind its creation, and the simplicity of the AKVorobiev details the similarities and differences between the many AK-47 and AK-47 variants, helping you navigate the confusing and complicated civilian AK market and dispelling a few myths along the way. With hundreds of detailed photographs of AK rifles, old and new, and unprecedented coverage of historical details, this practical guide is a must-have for avid AK collectors, AK rifle shooters, and general AK enthusiasts everywhere!
Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Competitive Pistol Shooting
by Steve SiebertsCompetitive pistol events are among the fastest growing of the shooting sports. Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Competitive Pistol Shooting offers expert advice, tips and techniques to get started and advance your skills in the most popular competitive pistol shooting events in the nation. ~Learn what guns and gear to buy, and also what not to buy, potentially saving hundreds of dollars! ~Find out what modifications and equipment make sense to be more competitive, and discover equipment and techniques that help as your shooting skills advance. ~Get expert insight into the guns, ammunition and skills needed to excel in the most popular pistol shooting events in the U.S. today! Inside this handy reference, you'll find coverage of:IPSCSteel ChallengeBullseyeSilhouetteIDPACowboy Action ShootingNRA Action Pistol (Bianchi Cup)Glock Shooting Sports Foundation (GSSF)3-Gun CompetitionAnd more!With introductory comments by 17-time Bianchi Cup Champion and World Professional Shooter, Doug Koenig. Plus, shooting tips and drills from current U.S. Practical Shooting Association President and professional competitor, Mike Foley.
Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Shotgun Games
by Nick SisleyIN THIS INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE GAMES AND THE GUNS, YOU'LL FIND:Expert instruction and clay breaking how-toThe truth about shooting a moving targetExtensive coverage of the best shotguns for the gamesReloading tips for serious shootersWhether you want to improve your skills, find your next shotgun or just settle in for a good read, this is the book for you!
Gun Safety in the Home
by Massad AyoobWhether you own firearms as part of your livelihood, for protection or for sport - or if you don't own guns at all - Gun Safety in the Home by Massad Ayoob can help you understand safe handling and secure storage methods for firearms in the home, and replace your child's natural curiosity and ignorance with a basic understanding and respect for firearms, wherever they encounter them.This book will help parents - both gun owners and non-gun owners alike - educate their children about firearms.Topics include:safe handling of firearmssecure storage methodsteaching children the proper response in situations where a firearm is presentinstilling an informed, respectful, responsible attitude toward firearms
Gun Trader's Guide, Fortieth Edition: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Collectible Firearms with Current Market Values (Gun Trader's Guide Ser.)
by Robert A. SadowskiIf you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. This fortieth edition boasts dozens of new entries since last year’s edition and includes a complete index and a guide on how to properly and effectively use this book in order to find the market value for your collectible modern firearm. Determine the new prices for any firearm you want to sell or trade, whether its condition is in-box, excellent, or good. With new introductory materials that every gun collector and potential buyer should read, this book is the ultimate guide to purchasing classic or discontinued firearms. No matter what kind of modern firearm you own or collect, the Gun Trader’s Guide should remain close at hand.
Gun Trader's Guide, Forty-First Edition: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Collectible Firearms with Current Market Values (Gun Trader's Guide)
by Robert A. SadowskiThe one-stop guide to buying collectible firearms, with more than two million copies sold! If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. This forty-first edition boasts dozens of new entries since last year’s edition and includes a complete index and a guide on how to properly and effectively use this book in order to find the market value for your collectible modern firearm. Determine the new prices for any firearm you want to sell or trade, whether its condition is in-box, excellent, or good. With new introductory materials that every gun collector and potential buyer should read, this book is the ultimate guide to purchasing classic or discontinued firearms. No matter what kind of modern firearm you own or collect, the Gun Trader’s Guide should remain close at hand.
Gun Trader's Guide, Forty-Second Edition: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Collectible Firearms with Current Market Values (Gun Trader's Guide)
by Robert A. SadowskiIf you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader&’s Guide is the only book you need. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. The Gun Trader's Guide is a one-stop manual to buying collectible firearms. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. With more than two million copies sold and in its forty-second edition, this updated Gun Trader&’s Guide boasts dozens of new entries and includes a complete index and a guide on how to properly and effectively use this book in order to find the market value for your collectible modern firearm. Determine the new prices for any firearm you want to sell or trade, whether its condition is in-box, excellent, or good. With new introductory materials that every gun collector and potential buyer should read, this book is the ultimate guide to purchasing classic or discontinued firearms. No matter what kind of modern firearm you own or collect, the Gun Trader&’s Guide should remain close at hand.
Gun Trader's Guide Thirty-Sixth Edition: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Collectible Firearms with Current Market Values
by Robert A. SadowskiIf you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more.This thirty-sixth edition boasts dozens of new entries since last year’s edition and includes a complete index and a guide on how to properly and effectively use this book in order to find the market value for your collectible modern firearm. Determine the new in box, excellent, and good condition prices for any firearm you want to sell or trade. With new introductory materials that every gun collector and potential buyer should read, this book is the ultimate guide to purchasing classic or discontinued firearms. No matter what kind of modern collectible firearm you own or collect, the Gun Trader’s Guide should remain close at hand.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Guns & Ammo Guide to AK-47s: A Comprehensive Guide to Shooting, Accessorizing, and Maintaining the Most Popular Firearm in the World
by Eric R Poole Editors of Guns AmmoEverything you need to know about AK-47s from top firearms writers. The Guns & Ammo Guide to AK-47s is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques from the pros along with guidance on buying gear and firearms from experts including Tom Beckstrand, Jeremy Stafford, David M. Fortier, Jack Lott, and Eric R. Poole. The Guns & Ammo Guide to AK-47s has everything you could want to learn about AK-47s.
Guns & Ammo Guide to AR-15s: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Guns
by Eric R Poole Editors of Guns AmmoEverything you need to know about AR-15s from top firearms writers.The Guns & Ammo Guide to AR-15s is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques from the pros along with guidance on buying gear and firearms from experts including Patrick Sweeney, David Faubion, SGM Kyle Lamb, Tom Beckstrand, and Eric R. Poole. The Guns & Ammo Guide to AR-15s has everything you could want to learn about AR-15s.
Guns & Ammo Guide to Concealed Carry: A Comprehensive Guide to Carrying a Personal Defense Firearm
by Eric R Poole Editors of Guns AmmoEverything you need to know about concealed carry from top firearms writers. The Guns & Ammo Guide to Concealed Carry is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques from the pros along with guidance on buying gear and firearms from experts including Massad Ayoob, Jason Teague, Tom Beckstrand, and Richard Nance. The Guns & Ammo Guide to Concealed Carry has everything you could want to learn about personal defense firearms.
Guns & Ammo Guide to Sniping: A Comprehensive Guide to Guns, Gear, and Skills
by Editors of Guns AmmoEverything you need to know about sniping from the top firearms writers. The Guns & Ammo Guide to Sniping is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques from the pros along with guidance on buying gear and firearms from experts including Caylen E. Wojcik, Tom Beckstrand, Todd Hodnett, and Jeff Hoffman. The Guns & Ammo Guide to Sniping has everything you need to know about sniping!
Guns the Right Way - Introducing Kids to Firearm Safety and Shooting
by Jerry LucianoRegardless of age, every child can benefit from learning about gun safety. Whether you want to introduce your child to firearms for hunting or sport - or simply ensure that he or she knows how to be safe around firearms - this is the book for you! This straightforward teaching aid can help you understand the unique issues associated with kids and firearms:When a child Is "old enough"Young children and guns"Tweens" and gunsTeenagers and gunsDo video games help, or hurt?Teaching "The Ten Commandments" of gun safetyPutting deadly power in a child's handsHunting and competitive shooting sportsOne rule that is never violatedAnd much more!Youth firearms safety instructor Jerry Luciano provides expert, step-by-step instruction in the proper and safe process for introducing kids to firearm safety and guns, regardless of age. Whether or not you own guns, this book can help you teach your kids to be safe around firearms, and introduce them to a sport they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.
Gunsmithing Modern Firearms: A Gun Guy's Guide to Making Good Guns Even Better
by Bryce M. TowsleyOne of America's foremost experts on gunsmithing, Bryce Towsley is back again to provide even more projects for anyone interested in building, customizing, or maintaining firearms. He offers detailed explanations and includes color illustrations for just about every aspect of gun modification and repair. Featured tutorials include: stock modifications, accuracy enhancement, weather preparation, a total rifle makeover, and much more. Beginning with shop design and maintenance, Towsley builds on the knowledge he provides until ending with directions on rifle building from scratch. For anyone interested in fixing or building guns, Towsley’s new book is the best guide to getting the most out of a rifle through personal modifications.“My experience working with Skyhorse is always a positive collaboration. The editors are first-rate professionals, and my books receive top-shelf treatment. I truly appreciate our working relationship and hope it continues for years to come.” –David Fischer, author
Gunsmithing the AR-15, The Bench Manual
by Patrick SweeneyLike Taking an Armorer's Course for the AR-15! For the casual shooter or first-time owner to the advanced practitioner, author Patrick Sweeney teaches you how to remove, replace, maintain and upgrade every single part on your AR-15 rifle with Gunsmithing the AR-15: The Bench Manual. More than just a step-by-step manual, this insider's guidebook is chock full of insights on how to change or replace worn, broken or obsolete parts--truly the must-have guide to get the job done right! In this companion volume to Gunsmithing the AR-15 Volumes 1 and 2, Sweeney goes beyond basic repair and maintenance and provides project instructions and expert tips to install some of the most popular brand components, including parts from:GeisseleDaniel DefenseYankee HillAlexander ArmsTimneyRock RiverCMCWilson CombatAnd more!The Bench Manual is a must-have resource for AR-15 owners who want to transform their vanilla-plain AR into a firearm that is ready for anything.
Gurdjieff: An Analysis In Terms Of Astrological Correspondences (Routledge Key Guides)
by Sophia WellbelovedThis unique book offers clear definitions of Gurdjieff's teaching terms, placing him within the political, geographic and cultural context of his time. Entries look at diverse aspects of his Work, including:* possible sources in religious, Theosophical, occult, esoteric and literary traditions* the integral relationships between different aspects of the teaching* its internal contradictions and subversive aspects* the derivation of Gurdjieff's cosmological laws and Ennegram* the passive form of "New Work" teaching introduced by Jeanne de Salzmann.
Guru Nanak: The Thinker and the Poet
by Astri Ghosh`He who regards all men as equals is religious.? Insightful, compassionate and benevolent, Guru Nanak Dev was a scholar, teacher, mentor and guide. Both a man of God as well as of the people, he believed that religion was a means of bringing everyone together and upheld the equality of all human beings, whatever their caste, beliefs or gender. Unusually spiritual even as a child, Guru Nanak stood up bravely against the social and religious rituals of the times. He travelled far and wide, in India and beyond, for more than 20 years to spread the message of peace and humanity. His sermons, songs and stories are recorded as hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhism, the faith he founded. This book brings together the extraordinary life of Guru Nanak and his most important sayings and beliefs. From his steadfast pursuit of truth and equality, and his love for all, you too can learn to be a little bit like Guru Nanak. PLUS ? Flipbook-action page corners ? Timeline: A chronology of Guru Nanak?s life ? The Japji Sahib ? Bonus Quiz: How much do you know about Guru Nanak?
Gustav and Alma Mahler: A Research and Information Guide (Routledge Music Bibliographies)
by Susan M. FillerThis revised edition of Garland's 1989 publication updates the core bibliography on Gustave Mahler (as well as his spouse and fellow composer Alma Mahler) by incorporating new research gathered over the past dozen years on his life and professional works. Gustave Mahler, renowned conductor and composer of symphonies and song cycles, is one of the foremost musical figures of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His symphonies continue to be widely performed and studied through the twenty-first century. Organized in sections according to subject matter, references are arranged alphabetically by the names of authors or editors. Filler’s research has produced sources for musicologists and students in nineteen languages, offering a resource that expands traditional English-language music scholarship.
Gustav Holst: A Research and Information Guide (Routledge Music Bibliographies)
by Mary Christison HuismannFirst published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Gut Health Hacks: 200 Ways to Balance Your Gut Microbiome and Improve Your Health! (Hacks)
by Lindsay BoyersHack your gut health and unlock a variety of benefits that a healthy gut brings with these 200 easy, accessible tips for promoting good bacteria, achieving balance in your gut microbiome, and feeling your best every day.Bloating. Heartburn. Weight gain. Frequent visits to the restroom. It&’s no surprise: bad gut health can have a big impact on your daily life. But what if there were quick and easy ways to improve your digestive system so you could feel your best every day? In Gut Health Hacks, you&’ll find 200 practical tips and tricks to support good bacteria and achieve a balanced gut mircrobiome. From ways to hack your meals to simple lifestyle changes, you&’ll find tips and tricks like: -Consuming ginger has a calming sensation for your digestive tract and can relieve gas and bloating. Sipping some ginger tea before bedtime can lead to a restful night&’s sleep. -Mental stress leads to digestive stress. Give yourself a designated relaxation time every day to help both your brain and your belly wind down. -Incorporating light yoga techniques into your everyday routine can help stimulate blood flow to your core, which can keep things moving with your digestive tract. -And much more! From improved mental health to weight loss to resolved digestion issues, balanced gut health can make all the difference. Now you can start feeling your best today with a little help from Gut Health Hacks.
The Gut Reaction Eating Plan: Choose, prepare and combine foods to cleanse your system and revitalise your health
by Gudrun JonssonThere is no such thing as a panacea diet to suit every digestion. Each one of us comes into the world with our own individual set of generic strengths and weaknesses, which we tend either to capitalise on or undermine through food fads or preferences. Good health and its maintenance depend on our ability to assess the state of our digestion and to select and prepare foods that are appropriate to that state.These simple truths form the cornerstone of Gudrun Jonsson's new book The Gut Reaction Eating Plan. It demonstrates that it is possible to enjoy a delicious and broad range of foods against a background of what may seem to be chronic difficulties with digestion - simply by recognising your problem and eating only what is best for you. The book is packed with mouthwatering recipes that are coded to tie in with the many and varied eating plans, as well as tips for overcoming colds and hangovers. It even suggests how you can stay better once you are better.
Gutsy Women
by Marybeth BondThis is a must-have for any woman traveler, and a great gift for young women just heading out to see the world. It is packed with funny, instructive, and inspiring advice, including how to stay healthy, how to thwart unwelcome advances, how to avoid "travel budget killers," and much more. This revised and expanded 4rd Edition incorporates numerous new anecdotes, tips, and wisdom on a variety of relevant topics, including: First Time Travel; Solo Travel; Women's Online Travel Community; Health and Safety; Traveling with Children; Resources for older women travelers, and much more.