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Author : Mark Kriegel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780743284981
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Author : James Jones
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0226391868
As bombs begin to fall on Pearl Harbor, nineteen-year-old PFC Richard Mask is wearing a pistol, a .45 caliber automatic that makes him feel connected to the army of the Wild West and Custer's Cavalry. In the chaos of his first days and weeks of the war, as Mask and his company move from Schofield Barracks to the beaches of Oahu, then to a remote mountain pass, a struggle over the pistol dominates this novella's action, providing the pathos and savagery of the story.
Author : Leroy Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472838100
Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century. Military and law-enforcement agencies in more than 90 countries have issued the High-Power and it has seen combat in conflicts from World War II through to the 'War on Terror'. After conquering Belgium, Nazi Germany produced more than 300,000 High-Powers for use by the Waffen-SS, Fallschirmjäger and others, and after 1945 the High-Power became standard for most NATO-armed forces as well as scores of others. Chambered for the 9×19mm Luger cartridge, John Browning's High-Power improved on the classic Colt M1911 design, especially in its use of a far simpler takedown system. The pistol's innovative 13-round magazine, designed by Dieudonné Saive, staggered the cartridges for higher capacity without unduly increasing the grip size. During its 82-year production run at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium, the design evolved slightly, but a 2017 High-Power was still easily recognizable as a descendant of the original model. Packed with gripping material including detailed technical specifications, contemporary photographs and highly accurate artist's renditions, this title is a comprehensive and informative guide to the world's most iconic semi-automatic pistol.
Author : Leroy Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849084345
First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols. In addition the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century after its introduction, the M1911 pistol remains a popular design and is now produced by virtually every major firearms manufacturer doing business in the USA.
Author : A. C. Gould
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1888-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465572455
Author : Ian McCollum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1733424636
Author : Nicole Fox
Publisher : MBK Hanson Inc.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Pistol's Promise is book 1 of The Brethren MC trilogy. Books 2 and 3, Pistol's Rage and Pistol's Claim are available everywhere now! I'm back to claim what's mine. If she wasn't a mother by the time I came home, I swore I'd give her the baby she wanted. But Lisa forgot my promise and my face – until I stormed back into her life. And she realized something about me is all too familiar. PISTOL She's the unplucked flower from my broken youth. And I'm coming to finish the job. Lisa Tallbrook doesn't remember me, but I've never forgotten her. Time has treated her well. Drew curves where none were before, painted a glistening sheen to her flowing hair. Made her all the more delicious to look at and touch. But the years haven't been as gentle to me. They've added tattoos to my back, scars to my fists, and some bloody stains on my soul that will never go away. In fact, Lisa doesn't even recognize the boy who left her so long ago. All she sees when she looks at me is a savage biker eager to score. Hell, she might even be right. I'm certainly hungry to bind her in my bed. But she's not just another notch on my belt. She's the prize I've been denied the whole time I've been on the road. And I'm tired of waiting. I'm back in town on MC business, but I think I can afford a midnight distraction. Tonight, I'll make my childhood sweetheart my own. And I'll fulfill the promise I made way back then: To put my baby in her womb. She'll never forget me again.
Author : John Walter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472850829
While the PP and PPK were intended for police work, the Walther P 38 was produced for the Germany military; all three pistols have garnered a formidable international reputation since the 1930s. The innovative Walther PP (Polizeipistole), a double-action semi-automatic pistol intended for the law-enforcement market, became available in 1929 and went on to arm the police of several European countries in the 1930s. Its smaller cousin the PPK, more readily concealed for undercover work but with reduced magazine capacity, was produced from 1931. Intended to replace the P 08 Luger, the Walther P 38 was issued from 1940 and equipped the armed forces of Germany and other countries during and after World War II, but never entirely replaced the Luger in German service. All three pistols went on to have lengthy and varied service across the world after 1945. Both the PP and the PPK remain in production today, while the P 38 re-emerged as the P1 and equipped West German forces from 1963 until 2004, when it was replaced by the P8. In this study, noted authority John Walter assesses the origins, development, use and legacy of these three high-profile semi-automatic pistols, alongside other Walther variants, such as the tiny .25 ACP Modell 9.
Author : National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Firearms
ISBN : PURD:32754077960536
Author : Jeff Kinard
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-11-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781851094752
The development of the pistol helped bring the age of the armored knight to an end, provided the elite with a status symbol of dangerous glamour, and inspired both artisans and industrialists to reach new heights of invention. Pistols follows the evolution of personal sidearms in Europe, the United States, and Asia from medieval-era "hand cannons" with their clunky ignition systems, to the revolutionary Colt revolvers of the 19th century, to the modern semiautomatic weapons of today. Full of fascinating insights and details, this work shows how pistols brought about the decline of knights in armor, and ultimately replaced the sword on the battlefield. The book also explores the pistol's astonishing "democratization" as it moved from being a luxury item of the nobility, to standard issue for soldiers, to a mass-produced commodity and source of intensive corporate competition. Along the way, readers meet the many colorful characters (often eccentric geniuses) who devoted themselves to pistol development.
Author : Julian S. Hatcher
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 715 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781632201492
Originally published in 1935, Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers is a treatise on handguns of the early twentieth century. Written by Major Julian S. Hatcher, an expert on the subject of firearms of all sorts, readers will gain invaluable insight into everything to do with handheld firearms of the 1930s. In his introduction, Hatcher emphasizes that he has made an earnest effort to make this book accessible for both novices and experts. Novices who know nothing whatsoever about firearms and their use can easily learn from this book, while experts will find a technical reference book where “the results of many experiments with pistols and revolvers and their ammunition are tabulated in convenient form.” Covering such subjects as the different methods of shooting and using hand firearms; their mechanism, care and repair; their interior and exterior ballistics; the peculiar suitability of the different kinds for various purposes; the relative effectiveness or stopping power of the various calibers and types of gun and ammunition; and many more, this book is an immense store of knowledge on early handguns. 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.
Author : Benjamin Sobieck
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781599638157
When it comes to writing weapons, most authors shoot from the hip--and miss. The Writer's Guide to Weapons will help you hit your target every time. Firearms and knives have starring roles in a wide range of genres--crime, thriller, war, mystery, Western, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of weapons in novels and film are pure fiction. Knowing the difference between a shotshell and a slug, a pistol and a revolver, or a switchblade and a butterfly knife is essential for imbuing your story with authenticity--and gaining popularity with discerning readers. Inside you'll find: • An in-depth look at the basics of firearms and knives: how they work, why they work, what they look like, and how to depict them accurately in your stories. • The biggest weapons myths in fiction, TV, and film. • A surefire guide for choosing the correct weapon for your characters, no matter their skill level, strength, or background. • A review of major gun and knife laws, weapons safety tips,and common police tactics. • "The Hit List," showcasing the most popular weapons for spies, detectives, gunslingers, gangsters, military characters, and more. • Examples highlighting inaccurate vs. accurate weapons depictions. • An insightful foreword by David Morrell, the award-winning creator of Rambo. Equal parts accessible, humorous, and practical, The Writer's Guide to Weapons is the one resource you need to incorporate firearms and knives into your fiction like a seasoned professional.
Author : Arcadi Gluckman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781632201676
A historical reference for more than one hundred handguns. United States Martial Pistols and Revolvers, first published in 1939, provides firearm collectors and enthusiasts with a single authoritative volume containing information on the development and description of martial short arms, from the flintlock pistol that was available at the birth of the nation to the latest available handguns during the World War I. This book is particularly useful to collectors as an important reference source, offering a listing of single-shot pistols, revolvers, and semiautomatic pistols, over the period of 1799–1917. Gluckman covers the brief histories of more than one hundred handguns, going into the specific details of the chemistry of gunpowder and the development of the first automatic firearms. Following innovators like Reverend Alexander Forsyth, John P. Lindsay, and Samuel Colt, the evolution of the weapons is carefully examined over time. The comprehensive text is accompanied by a series of original illustrations of the pistols and revolvers, demonstrating the specifics of many gun mechanisms. For experts and the more casual hobbyist alike, this book offers a unique collection of information on martial pistols and revolvers in the United States, up until WWI. 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.
Author : John Walter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472855435
This is the absorbing story of the handguns credited to Nambu Kijiro, the principal personal-defence weapons of the Imperial forces. Featuring full-color artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this book charts the origins, development, combat use, and legacy of the Nambu pistols. Cutaway artwork reveals the inner workings of these important handguns, while specially commissioned battlescenes depict them in use in action. Influenced by the German C 96 and other semi-automatic pistols, the first Nambu model was never accepted for universal issue, being confined largely to purchase by Japanese officers. Adopted in 1925, the 14th Year Type was to become the best-known of these handguns, serving in every campaign undertaken by the Japanese in the 1930s and then throughout World War II. It served alongside the bizarrely conceived Type 94, intended as the weapon of airmen, tank crew, and anyone to whom its compact dimensions were useful. When World War II ended, thousands of Nambu pistols arrived in America with US veterans of World War II, while others were carried by insurgents and other armed groups across South East Asia for decades after 1945. Fully illustrated, this is the engrossing story of these distinctive pistols, from their origins to their legacy.
Author : Cameron S. White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1931464871
