Author : Alan C. Paulson
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,10 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 : Editors Of Recoil Magazine
Publisher : Recoil
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,34 MB
Release : 2023-02-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781951115975
Everything you need to know about shooting with a silencer! Think owning a suppressor is out of reach? Not so fast. Acquiring, understanding and shooting with a suppressor isn't difficult at all. SUPPRESSORS, brought to you by the editors at RECOIL Magazine, shows you a cross-section of modern suppressor (aka silencer) types, demonstrating that the market is full of options to fit countless firearms platforms. SUPPRESSORS offers expert advice to educate you on what's out there for purchase, current political standings on this often-misunderstood component, and how you can kit out your firearm build with a suppressor that's just right. Inside this valuable book: A look at many of today's suppressor offerings Filing procedures to obtain a suppressor General maintenance and care Ways to improve performance Matching a suppressor to your rifle or pistol Answers to common questions on silencer legality Busting common myths about shooting suppressed And much more! This information draws from the vast amount of information published in RECOIL Magazine, as well as material from its sister publications, CARNIVORE and CONCEALMENT. This is the key to educating yourself on how suppressors work, what's available for purchase and how to get your very own.
Author : Patrick Sweeney
Publisher : Gun Digest Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,63 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Silencers (Firearms)
ISBN : 9781946267221
Cut through the noise with The Suppressor Handbook from Gun Digest!In The Suppressor Handbook, author and gunsmithing guru Patrick Sweeney quickly brings you up to speed with "just the facts" that you need to know about suppressors.
Author : Patrick Sweeney
Publisher : Gun Digest Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,12 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 : N. R. Parker
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,78 MB
Release : 2004-11-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781581604603
Silencer industry insider N.R. Parker analyzes the most significant, historic and effective firearm silencer designs ever patented in the United States. Find out how suppressors from World War II to today's state-of-the-art cans are built, and learn about the many innovative techniques used to suppress the noise of gunshots from pistols, rifles and machine guns.
Author : Mark White
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,93 MB
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610046466
Tactical marksmen are employing low-signature firearms-fitted with one or more devices to reduce both the sound and flash of the gunshot-with ever-increasing frequency around the globe. When used with subsonic ammunition, a suppressed low-signature rifle presents the ultimate in covert stealth for a wide range of missions. Reading Tactical Use of Low-Signature Weapons for Military and Policeis like getting an exclusive look at the notebook of one of the eminent experts on subsonic ammo and cutting-edge suppressors, Mark White. In this slim book, White dispels the myths about silencers and reveals the true nature of firearm suppression, including an illuminating examination of subsonic ballistics, a topic that usually gets short shrift in terms of research and development. In clear and precise terms, he explains the science behind the use of subsonic ammunition and suppressed weapons for both military and law-enforcement applications. With the right equipment and subsonic ammunition, a bullet discharged from a suppressed .308 rifle can be quieter than an arrow shot from a bow. Find out for yourself how professionals determine the best firearm and ammo combinations for suppressed fire
Author : J. David Truby
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,42 MB
Release : 1994-05-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780873640121
Explosive interviews with ex-CIA agents, U.S. Army Special Forces operatives and Marine snipers provide insights into the deadly role of the silencer in missions of intrigue and assassination. Read about the most devastating techniques in the arsenal of intelligence agencies and hush-hush military units. For academic study only.
Author : J. David Truby
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,64 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 :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 16,65 MB
Release : 1986-08
Category :
ISBN : 9780849036101
Author : Kevin Dockery
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 33,24 MB
Release : 2007-07-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1440628904
Now in paperback! From the author of the Navy SEALs Oral History series-an intimate look at the world's most efficient and deadly warriors. Snipers have a rich history. This fascinating book follows their tasks and techniques from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars through both World Wars, to the Korean War and Vietnam-the genesis of modern sniping-to the current conflicts in the Middle East. Also, readers will see how sniping has evolved on the civilian side in law enforcement. Readers will learn about the tools of the trade, but most importantly, they will hear from the experts themselves: military snipers, as well as civilian police and SWAT snipers. Capturing the suspense and action of the hunt, the words of these men draw readers into the close-knit, little-known world of men who need only one bullet to get the job done.
