Chic Gaylord's Handgunner's Guide (first published in 1960) is the definitive manual on modern handguns and their use, written by a man who was a quick-draw record holder and an expert on combat shooting. This guidebook gives you step-by-step analysis and advice on: - choosing a handgun - adapting a gun to your individual needs - drawing and firing for speed and for accuracy - self-defense and combat methods - holsters and ammunition for handguns - the psychology of gun-fighting And there is a fascinating chapter ...
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Chic Gaylord's Handgunner's Guide (first published in 1960) is the definitive manual on modern handguns and their use, written by a man who was a quick-draw record holder and an expert on combat shooting. This guidebook gives you step-by-step analysis and advice on: - choosing a handgun - adapting a gun to your individual needs - drawing and firing for speed and for accuracy - self-defense and combat methods - holsters and ammunition for handguns - the psychology of gun-fighting And there is a fascinating chapter on the great gun-fighters of the Old West. The copious illustrations clarify every detail of the text. Chic Gaylord (1914-1992) was famous across the country for the holsters that he hand-made in his shop on the west side of New York City. Equally well known for his speed and accuracy with many types of handguns, he demonstrated his prowess in public exhibitions and on television shows. His tips and advice on guns, holsters and ammunition evoked grateful praise from scores of police officers and interested citizens. The essence of Gaylord's accumulated hand-gun wisdom is distilled between the covers of this book.
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Good. Dust jacket missing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Binding and pages are intact. All pages are free from any markings. Scuffing and smudging across front and back boards. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Good in Good jacket. Previous owner name; some chipping and edgewear to dustjacket. With chapters on our handgun heritage, adapting your gun, weapons for concealment, personal defense weapons, service weapons, guns for combat practice, the fun guns, centerfire hunting weapons, ammo; undercover, field, service, and western holsters; targets, close combat shooting, alley cleaning, mid range and long range shooting, quick draw, the psychology of gun fighting, holster history, and much more. A classic work in the field, and a book that revolutionized the holster industry (even today Gaylord is considered the premiere designer of modern concealment holsters) and, to a great extent, changed the way we view tactics and techniques to survive and win a gunfight. Tactically sound and as relevant today as it was more than 60 years ago, it has been used by a wide variety of U.S. federal and local law enforcement agencies and several European and Latin American countries to train their elite shooters. In his day, Chic Gaylord was the "top gun" in the world of combat shooting, enjoying a reputation as one of the fastest and most accurate shooters around. Quite scarce in the original edition.
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Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Quarto. 109 pp. A classic work in the field, and a book that revolutionized the holster industry [even today Gaylord is considered the premiere designer of modern concealment holsters] and, to a great extent, changed the way tactics and techniques to survive and win a gunfight are viewed. Tactically sound and relevant today, it has been used by a wide variety of U.S. federal and local law enforcement agencies and several European and Latin American countries to train their elite shooters. In his day, Chic Gaylord was the "top gun" in the world of combat shooting, enjoying a reputation as one of the fastest and most accurate shooters around. Quite scarce in the original edition.
A classic book on the subject of handguns and handgun leather. Some of the comments are dated but the basics are still solid some 50 years after publication. The holster designs are simple but solid and foolproof. Highly recommended.
