Gun Digest Editors
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Excerpt from Chapter 1: The first revolver was patented by Samuel Colt in 1836. Since then there have been no less than 156 manufacturers of revolving handguns. The Army and Navy, since that time, have adopted 44 different revolvers and 9 different pistols, made by 32 separate manufacturers, ranging in caliber from 32 to 58. The earliest model was accepted in 1842, the last in 1911. While Colt invented the first firearm which successfully employed a cylinder containing separate charges of powder and ball, it remained for another soon-to-grow-famous New Englander, Douglas Wesson, to adapt his newly perfected 22 rim fire cartridge to an equally successful and new revolver. His revolver, puny and low powered, was quite popular with Union officers during the War between the States. This revolver, a seven-shot breech loader, was the Model of 1855.
Shoot Like a Sniper
This book is about human performance. The controlling characteristic of this is one’s mind. Within the context of rifle shooting, there are definite ways in which our state of mind can either help or hurt us. So, it pays to recognize what to seek and what to avoid. Further, an unfortunate aspect of the human mind (especially the male mind) is the “I don’t need to ask for directions/read the instructions/learn from someone else” mindset. Now if you are reading this you probably aren’t one of that crew, but it is still sometimes difficult to open our minds to new ideas or to take an honest, critical look at ourselves. However, this willingness to learn and to honestly analyze and critique one’s self is an absolute requirement for progress, so try to keep that in mind whenever you start a practice session. Ego is the most self-destructive characteristic we possess; don’t take it to a practice session.
The Ultimate Handgun Training Handbook
Read The Ultimate Handgun Training Handbook , to learn more about: Gun safetyMindsetPsychological preparedness for combat survivalModern techniqueSightsProper trigger managementThe drawReloading drillsChoosing your weaponAmmunition selection