The new 33rd Edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. Fjestad has been expanded to 2,432 pages, easily making it the highest page count of any firearms book currently in print. New 2012 makes and models have been included, along with updated values on discontinued firearms and antiques. The new Blue Book of Gun Values cover features NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre one of the firearms industry s most passionate advocates. Wayne gives Blue Book an exclusive, in-depth interview with sidebars from NRA-ILA s Chris Cox and journalist Tony Makris! Once again, the 80-page Photo Percentage Grading SystemTM provides high resolution color images that are the last word to help ascertain any firearm s correct condition factor based on the percentage of original condition. Revolvers, pistols, rifles, and shotguns are also shown separately, in addition to NRA Antique Condition Factors. Other sections have also been expanded, including Serialization and the helpful Trademark Index, which lists all pertinent information on many of the world s firearms manufacturers, distributors, and importers. Most of the information contained in this publication is simply not available anywhere else, for any price!

Based on fifteen years of research, Glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as American’s gun.  Today the Glock pistol has been embraced by two-thirds of all U.S. police departments, glamorized in countless Hollywood movies, and featured as a ubiquitous presence on prime-time TV. It has been rhapsodized by hip-hop artists, and coveted by cops and crooks alike.   Created in 1982 by Gaston Glock, an obscure Austrian curtain-rod manufacturer, and swiftly adopted by the Austrian army, the Glock pistol, with its lightweight plastic frame and large-capacity spring-action magazine, arrived in America at a fortuitous time.  Law enforcement agencies had concluded that their agents and officers, armed with standard six-round revolvers, were getting "outgunned" by drug dealers with semi-automatic pistols. They needed a new gun. When Karl Water, a firearm salesman based in the U.S. first saw a Glock in 1984, his reaction was, “Jeez, that’s ugly.” But the advantages of the pistol soon became apparent. The standard semi-automatic Glock could fire as many as 17 bullets from its magazine without reloading (one equipped with an extended thirty-three cartridge magazine was used in Tucson to shoot Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others). It was built with only 36 parts that were interchangeable with those of other models. You could drop it underwater, toss it from a helicopter, or leave it out in the snow, and it would still fire. It was reliable, accurate, lightweight, and cheaper to produce than Smith and Wesson’s revolver. Made in part of hardened plastic, it was even rumored (incorrectly) to be invisible to airport security screening. Filled with corporate intrigue, political maneuvering, Hollywood glitz, bloody shoot-outs—and an attempt on Gaston Glock’s life by a former lieutenant—Glock is at once the inside account of how Glock the company went about marketing its pistol to police agencies and later the public, as well as a compelling chronicle of the evolution of gun culture in America.

Since 1944, Gun Digest has been regarded as the shooter's No. 1 resource. The 2012 edition continues the tradition of bringing you more of everything that firearms fanatics crave! Features in-depth articles about the world's most fascinating guns, testfire reports on the latest models, insights about fine collectibles, and roundups of what's new from leading manufacturers... you simply won't find a more comprehensive collection of firearms information. Whether you're interested in the latest tactical firearms or want to learn more about firearms history – or anything else related to guns and shooting – you'll find it in Gun Digest 2012. It's All Here: Rifles, Handguns&Shotguns Tactical Firearms Engraved&Custom Guns Ammunition Air Guns Gunsmithing Supplies Muzzloaders Shooting Products for Women About the Editor The late Dan Shideler (1960-2011) was a senior editor for Gun Digest Books and best-known as editor of the 2010-2012 editions of Gun Digest. During his seven years with F+W Media, Shideler also edited the Standard Catalog of Firearms, Modern Gun Values, The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns&Prices, and numerous other titles.

This new 27th Edition simply contains more firearms values and information than any other single publication. Included is a revised Photo Percentage Grading System™ – these 64 pages feature high resolution color images and are the last word to help ascertain any firearm’s correct condition factor, based on percentage of original condition. This is the book that the firearms industry refers to as "the bible," and it’s easy to see why. Expanded to 2,008 pages, featuring over 300,000 firearms prices, the new Blue Book of Gun Values™ also contains almost one million words of text – no other book is even close! Most of the information contained in this publication is simply not available anywhere else, for any price!

More Guns! More Values! More of What You Need! There's a reason this book is known industry-wide as "the standard" reference on firearms. Because year in and year out, it has more of what you need! As always, the all-new 2012 Standard Catalog of Firearms has more -- more photos, more prices, more handguns, more rifles, more shotguns. This trusted sourcebook is your must-have guide to the world's hottest collectible firearms, past and present, along with entries for the industry's newest offerings. You Need It? We've Got It! 7,500+ photos and extended descriptions let you know exactly what you've got and what it's worth Completely updated values from firearms experts Up to six condition grades for every entry - more than 110,000 prices listed! Stunning 16-page color section featuring the fascinating world of cartridge collecting. If you're a shooter or collector, or if you by, sell or trade collectible firearms, Standard Catalog of Firearms is the best insurance you can buy!

Don't rely on others to protect yourselves and your loved ones. Lessons from Armed America is the essential primer for self-defense. Kathy and Mark are the experts who answer all your questions on stalking, real-life firefights, prevention and awareness, as well as car-jacking and use of nonlethal force. They tell it like it is with candor and compassion, speaking through both experience and well-thought-out research. Whether you re new to the concept of armed defense or have long since made it a part of a prudent lifestyle, you ll find much that is useful in this book.

In 1911, the history of firearms changed forever with the adoption of the greatest pistol ever designed, the Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 - known today simply as the 1911. Now, in one fascinating, illustrated volume, authority Patrick Sweeney celebrates the 100th anniversary of the greatest fighting handgun ever designed, John M. Brownings legendary 1911 .45.From the predecessors of the 1911 and its contemporaries to the best of today's semi- and -full-custom models, you'll find it in 1911: The First 100 Years. Lavishly illustrated with photographs collected from around the world, 1911: The First 100 Years is a fitting centennial tribute to a pistol that is today more popular than ever.For the collector, for the shooter, for the historian - for anyone interested in big-bore handguns or the evolution of this truly American classic, this is a must-have volume.

With the guidance of top gunsmith Patrick Sweeney, beginners, as well as serious enthusiasts, are able to diagnose handgun problems--for once they're the experts, deciding whether to do their own work or leave it up to the professionals. Profusely illustrated step-by-step instructions are presented for do-it-yourself minor repairs and major upgrades, from the how-tos of diagnosing malfunctions in both revolver and semi-automatic pistols to what corrective steps can be taken to solve them. Sweeney provides a complete look at repairs and upgrades: setting up an efficient and organized workplace, what gunsmithing tools are needed to complete projects, and a thorough series of mini-projects--teaching professional tool-use techniques. Plus, there are chapters on cleaning, polishing and minor repairs, welding and metal joining, recoil reduction, and refinishing. And new to this edition, gunsmithing tips are included for polymer-framed pistols.

Smith and Wesson outfitted some of the biggest and boldest gunfighters, both actual and fictional, including Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill and Dirty Harry, whose exploits are still legendary. Today a renewed Smith and Wesson corporation is back in the front of the pack. Standard Catalog of Smith&Wesson, 3rd Edition combines full color photos with details collectors need to identify and better appreciate all Smith and Wesson firearms.For fans of Smith and Wesson firearms, this book is a must-have. This work provides easy-to-locate listings organized by model ad year of manufacture to quickly and accurately identify firearms. With more than 775 models of Smith and Wesson guns and variations, including many models not found in other firearm-pricing guides, this is the book for any Smith and Wesson gun-toting fan.

Get to Know Your Revolver—Inside and Out! Gun Digest Book of the Revolver covers all aspects of living with the double-action revolver: shooting, handling, carrying, maintaining and accessorizing—everything you need to know to operate the quintessential American handgun. Topics in this comprehensive volume include: Self-Defense—Revolvers are still a good choice! Sighting options—including tips for aging eyes Getting the right hand fit Grips that work—and those that don't Spare ammo carrying options Maintenance and cleaning how-to's The right holster for the job Wheel-gun ammo choices for work, play and self-defense And much, much more!! Whether you use your revolver for sport, hunting, competition or self-defense, you'll learn something from this book!