Author : J. David Truby
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,98 MB
Release : 1992-03-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780873646666
This illustrated report on suppressor technology presents innovative designs of well-known suppressor manufacturers and offers definitive comparisons of models based on prices, features, kits, independent manufacturers and technological advances. It also examines the history of the silencer and the attitudes of the U.S. government, the public and terrorists about its usage.
Author : J. David Truby
Publisher :
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 11,22 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780873642699
Innovative designs of well-known suppressor manufacturers -- plus explosive data on those who use them -- are presented in this illustrated guide. David Truby gives definitive comparisons of models, prices, features, kits, independent manufacturers and technological advances. He also examines the development of the silencer and the attitudes of the U.S. government, the public and terrorists about its usage. Includes profiles of famous designers.
Author : Patrick Sweeney
Publisher : Gun Digest Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,7 MB
Release : 2016-01-18
Category : Silencers (Firearms)
ISBN : 9781440245329
Whether you call them silencers or suppressors, they are the hottest new gear on many gun ranges. In this first ever reference guide to suppressors, firearms expert Patrick Sweeney reports results after field-testing dozens of models, and offers: Extensive coverage of available options and prices Expert advice to select, mount, use and maintain suppressors on handguns, rifles and shotguns With more than 300 images and illustrations, Gun Digest Book of Suppressors covers: The basics--the history, function and use of suppressors Testing and descriptions of dozens of models--from small to large, plain to exotic And finally, for the hard-core enthusiast, Sweeney gets technical and wraps up with the legalities and a few mistakes to avoid. Suppressors are the hottest new gear on many gun ranges. Why? And how can you safely, lawfully and knowledgeably join your gun club cohorts in owning and enjoying this new shooting accessory? The next time you go to the gun club, if there isn't a suppressor present, there will be talk of them. Skip the hype and get the facts from industry expert Patrick Sweeney, with Gun Digest Book of Suppressors.
Author : Klaus Rompanen
Publisher : paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,25 MB
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610046473
Using a fluid to cool and contract exhaust gases from a firearm is one of the most effective ways to silence the report. For some reason, this principle has been neglected -or simply overlooked -by the ordnance community. For this reason, it may well be the new frontier for research in the field of firearm suppression. In The Art and Science of Wet Silencers, Klaus Rompanen explains why wet silencers work, how they are made, and why they are such a good idea. He provides a brief explanation of the physical laws governing sound suppression, an overview of the legalities of owning silencers, a history of firearms suppressors, an examination of commercial wet silencers, and anecdotes from his experience firing suppressed firearms. Most important, he does so in plain English so the layman can easily follow along. This informative manual will appeal to anyone interested in the state of the art of firearm silencer technology.
Author : George Hayduke
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,59 MB
Release : 1995-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780873648110
Despite what the Brady bunch might say, silencers serve some very civilized functions and contribute to a saner, quieter way of life, which is why a lot of folks like them. After reading The Hayduke Silencer Book, many readers shared their own ideas for simple designs you can build at home, legally. Here is the cream of the crop.
Author : Alan C. Paulson
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,32 MB
Release : 1996-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780873649094
This is the most significant book on firearm silencers in years. Find out the story behind and incredible capabilities of modern silencers used by elite military units and secretive government agencies. Author Alan Paulson has been called "the dean of the American silencer experts today."
Author : Peter G. Kokalis
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,74 MB
Release : 2002-05-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781581603231
This highly anticipated second volume in the Silencer History and Performance series provides an unprecedented look into the evolution, tactical employment and performance of historic and state-of-the-art silenced firearms suitable for close-quarters combat, long-distance sniping and other professional applications. It chronicles the production of pioneering silenced weapons used during World War II and the Cold War as well as the more sophisticated low-signature designs and tactics that emerged from the Vietnam War and again during an explosion of creative development in the 1990s. The authors have combined recently declassified materials, numerous confidential sources and years of hands-on evaluations to reveal a wealth of information about today's incredible screw-on and integral suppressors.
Author : Stephen Hunter
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 44,30 MB
Release : 2007-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0553904043
“A harsh, visceral, novel of conspiracy and betrayal . . . a distrubing mix that plays on our sense of history while at the same time it appeals to our darkest fantasies of rough justice.”—Chicago Tribune The inspiration for the USA Network series Shooter He was one the best Marine snipers in Vietnam. Today, twenty years later, disgruntled hero of an unheroic war, all Bob Lee Swagger wants to be left alone and to leave the killing behind. But with consummate psychological skill, a shadowy military organization seduces Bob into leaving his beloved Arkansas hills for one last mission for his country, unaware until too late that the game is rigged. The assassination plot is executed to perfection—until Bob Lee Swagger, alleged lone gunman, comes out of the operation alive, the target of a nationwide manhunt, his only allies a woman he just met and a discredited FBI agent. Now Bob Lee Swagger is on the run, using his lethal skills once more—but this time to track down the men who set him up and to break a dark conspiracy aimed at the very heart of America.
Author :
Publisher : Responder Media
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 24,79 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 1470500159
Author : Chuck Wills
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 845 pages
File Size : 19,86 MB
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1607109840
A complete look at weapons—from the Stone Age and Bronze Age to present day—from spears and swords to handguns and automatic weapons. When did hunting weapons begin to be used against humans instead of animals? What is the difference between the Plains Indian War Club and the Fijian War Club? What weapon is common to peoples in every part of the world? The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weaponry is a comprehensive guide to arms and armaments throughout history. Beginning in the Stone Age, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weaponry travels through the Bronze Age to our present day, showing the tools humans have used to defend themselves all around the globe. There’s the Japanese tanto, or dagger, which have become identified with gangs known as yakuza. There’s the flaming arrow used when Swiss and Austrian forces clashed in the 14th century. And there’s the revolver that Samuel Colt made practical for both military and civilian use in Hartford, Connecticut. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weaponry will help readers better understand how—and why—the battles of history were fought.
