With the author's unprecedented access to historical images and information, and as the first book of its kind written in English, Gun Digest Book of CZ will be the go-to resource for everything there is to know about CZ firearms. Triggered by the fall of communism and reorganization of the previously state-owned company, CZ (Ceska zbrojovka) firearms are becoming increasingly popular with American shooters as more people learn about them. With the author's unprecedented access to historical images and information, and as the first book of its kind written in English, Gun Digest Book of CZ is the go-to resource for everything there is to know about CZ firearms. The Czech Republic is one of the oldest makers of firearms. Some of the earliest guns (Middle ages) come from this region. CZ as a gun maker has been around for nearly a century as a communist state owned entity, but is new in the sense that it re-organized into its current form after the fall of communism. While "new" to American shooters, CZ has a reputation around the rest of the world as a high quality, dependable firearm. The audience for this book includes the exploding market of CZ enthusiasts and collectors and anyone interested in these iconic firearms. The book offers insights for the modern shooter, as well as anyone interested in historic firearms and manufacturers.

Anyone can become an expert with help from these 975 exploded and isometric long gun drawings. Professionals and hobbyists appreciate attention to both modern and collectible guns. Directory matches you with outlets for services and supplies.

This book will give you all the in sight you need to choose and use a Beretta pistol with confidence.

With tremendous strides in technological redesign, rimfire rifles and pistols are becoming valuable tools for hunters, and target competitors, while remaining a top choice for recreational shooters. This comprehensive resource aims to assist shooters in selecting, maintaining and understanding these popular firearms.The Gun Digest® Book of .22 Rimfire is the most comprehensive guide to rimfire arms and ammunition on the market, with information on current and vintage models. This reference covers the history of rimfire rifles, handguns and ammunition, sights and sighting, techniques for testing accuracy, options for enhancing models, and tests for a variety of rimfire styles. Rounding out this must-have resource is information on hunting, ballistics tables and tips for purchasing rimfire models and accessories.· Most comprehensive guide to rimfire weapons and ammunition· More than 250 detailed photos assist with identification· Covers models currently on the market and classic guns that are out of production

Touted by arms producers and designers world-wide as the finest combat handgun ever made, the Czech Model 754 pistol is in a class of its own. It is the most widely copied autoloading pistol in existence -- rivalled only by the legendary US war-horse, the Colt .45. The book opens with a brief but complete historical perspective, beginning with Czechoslovakian rifles introduced in the early 1900s and progressing through submachine guns, machine guns, and automatic pistols and revolvers, from the CZ Model 1927 to the CZ Model 1950. This is followed by an in-depth discussion of the early- and late-model CZ-75s, as well as the newest addition to the Czech pistol family -- the Czech army's newly adopted CZ-82 service pistol and the current-model CZ-85. Also included are a sneak preview of the upcoming CZ-90 line and a look at the exciting line-up of CZ-75 clones.

The .22 Long Rifle caliber is the most popular ammunition and firearm chambering in the world. It's a backyard plinker, small-game hunter, tactical trainer and Olympic medalist. Along with its .17-caliber cousins, the humble .22 LR is undergoing a massive resurgence in the United States, and around the world, especially in places like the United Kingdom and New Zealand, which effectively ban centerfire chamberings. The rimfire rifle, an historic centerpiece of the shooting community, is trending in a big way, and this book brings the topic into current times. Every major gun manufacturer has brought at least one new rimfire rifle to the market in the last two years, and these models are covered in detail. A sampling of topics included in this full-color work: complete coverage of semi-autos and how they work; the magic of bolt-action accuracy; advice on sharpening up shooting accuracy; match shooting and how to succeed; DIY precision gunsmithing; hunting with rimfires; and the future of the rimfire market. And, to guarantee this work provides complete rimfire coverage, the author also goes deep into the capabilities of the "Might Mice," the .17s: 17HM2, 17HMR and 17WSM.

The Guns. The Loads. &break;It's All Here! &break;&break;It civilized the American frontier, fought the Civil War and tamed the Wild West. Today, the big .44 is still America's favorite caliber for hunting, target shooting and serious self-defense. &break;&break;And who better to write of the .44 than John Taffin? In this entertaining, informative narrative, America's favorite big-bore specialist paints a fascinating portrait of the Big Forty-Four, from the earliest cap-and-ball revolvers and the legendary lever-actions to the .44 Magnum and beyond. &break;&break;You'll enjoy: &break;&break;Range reports on .44-caliber firearms, old and new &break;Hundreds of detailed photos &break;Loading data for .44-caliber handguns, rifles and carbines &break;&break;For the collector, for the hunter, for the reloader - for the Dirty Harry in all of us - Gun Digest Book of the .44 is required reading.

With this guide, you will learn to carefully and successfully disassemble and reassemble today's most popular tactical handguns, shotguns and rifles for routine maintenance and cleaning. Includes field-stripping basics, as well as a thorough explanation of all key take down and reassembly steps for each model, with easy-to-understand instructions and hundreds of clear, detailed photographs. Addition of some of the most popular new tactical firearms--including the hottest new crop of suppressor-ready models--results in 560 pages of detailed firearms take-down and assembly instructions.

Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices features all the information the firearms enthusiast needs when it comes to accurate pricing and description of commercial (i.e., non-military) firearms. With approximately 15,000 rifles, shotguns and handguns--featuring nearly 110,000 condition-based gun values--this condensed, easy-to-carry book has you covered.

The Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings is the definitive one-volume resource for collectors, gunsmiths and hobbyists, with hundreds of updated listings for modern and vintage handguns, rifles and shotguns. More than 1000 line drawings of disassembled guns are presented, with parts identified by number and a key to those numbers. This collection of "exploded guns" is the perfect aid to anyone looking to identify and order replacement parts, or take a gun apart for cleaning and simple repair, a must-have for gunsmiths, shooters and law enforcement officials. In addition to the detailed, easy-to-understand drawings of long guns and handguns of all types, this book features a resource section containing contact information for buying gun parts and supplies. The Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings is sure to become a must-have for gunsmiths, shooters and law enforcement officials.