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The average survival manual with nothing new in it.
This manual is okay, just nothing spectacular. Dated information (1993). Standard descriptions of firearms you could probably write yourself. I'd get Mel Tappans book instead. It was a much better read and although written alot earlier, I thought it was a much better book. Save your money, this one is kind of a disappointment. ... Read more

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This is the first and only look at home safes available to the average citizen, from pistol strongboxes to larger security cabinets and walk-in vaults! Learn the secret of finding the best safes at cheap prices, which safes are best for firearms, tricks for making burglars ignore your safe and much more! ... Read more

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Poor Man's Fort Knox
OK, I don't know what I was thinking. I bought the book thinking it would give me design ideas on building an inexpensive & secure safe in my home. Instead it tells me, "You don't need an expensive safe, you can buy an inexpensive one instead."
I should have read the reviews that Amazon.com supplies and saved myself the money. Thank goodness for [...]discounts so at least I didn't pay full price for it! Thanks, Amazon!

Some useful info, but...
$8.00 for less than 50 pages.And what is contained in those pages amounts to not much more than a review of prices for certain companies' safes, some idea of how effective or not they are, and ... not much else.Oh, and the great way to save money on safes is to buy one used.No really earth-shattering secrets are contained here, unfortunately. ... Read more

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Here is the definitive book on the rifle that has been the inspiration for so many modern assault rifle designs. Invaluable to the M16 owner, it includes info on grenade launchers, assembly/disassembly, conversion kits and modifications, troubleshooting, ballistics and ammunition, combat use, testing, cleaning and lubrication. Also includes detailed step-by-step instructions and materials lists for the do-it-yourselfer. ... Read more

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Good book - would help a new person to this rifle.
There are several ways that this book can be used. You can read the entire book sequentially or you can use this book as a good source book.I believe that this book is written well that it could be used either way. The reason that I mention that the book could be used for a new user is that - barrel twist rates and grain ammo is clearly to very well. Sure there are other sources for some of this information but this book should be a good source of basic knowledge for any owner of the Armorlite Rifle. I know that many people feel that this rifle is not a true rifle and have labeled this weapon and material as an Assault Rifle. This is very unfair. The first assault rifle from the Allied side of WWII was the M1 Carbine.

The subject matter is explained well and uses good basic English. There are some complex topics covered by the book but the material is very understandable. The illustrations are not technical but basic drawings that are similar to the front of the book. It is the content that is most important. I believe that this book could help a new owner understand what they have purchased or help refine a future purchase. The content can also help a collector on some of the earlier Colt models that were produced.

AR-15/M16 Practical Guide
Info is a little old but I wanted it for maintenance, and that doesn't change much over time. The price was right.

Decent, but dated
This book is a good primer on the AR-15 and M-16, and it's a decent book to flip through and browse around various different versions of the weapon while reading up on its history.For the price, it's got a decent amount of information and some good illustrations.My main beef, however, is that this book was written over 15 years ago, well before the Brady Bill changed the playing field of assault rifles.It would be much more useful if there was information on the changing legality of pre- and post-ban AR-15/M-16s.I haven't read Long's other books, so maybe they cover this information.Although I find this is good, casual reading, I think it might be more practical to save your money and invest in a newer book by the same author.

The Ar-15/M16 : A Practical Guide
Excellent book on the AR-15. Was very informative filled with details. Full of information for the not so knowledgable. Great book to read prior to Mr. Longs current book on the AR-15. ... Read more

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Great book!
Duncan Long knows what he is talking about!

This book is very informative, but like I've said many times - - - don't ever try to have complete privacy or you will end up living as a reclusive, cabin dwelling hermit somewhere. All jokes aside, this book spent a lot of time describing what might be coming down the path as far as the "new common" surveillance. And, also what we are currently dealing with in the ever present surveillance community.

This book laid some groundwork as far as what steps to take, and you do want some of your privacy or you wouldn't be reading this review. And,even the simplest things like ditching those "free" savings cards, and store "club cards" that promise a price reduction when used...And, of course deleting yourself from the social networking sites like face book, myspace, and the dating sites are seemingly easy, but at the same time so personally freeing

Overall, I found this to be a great book.

Lacking
The cover and foreword of this book seemed promising, but the bulk of the text failed to deliver.The book discusses major ways to protect one's privacy, from the home to the internet to the telephone.Unfortunately, however, often the advice is "don't write any email you wouldn't want posted publicly" or "when using the phone, act as though you are shouting onto a busy street with a megaphone."In short, the single best way to protect your privacy is never to communicate in the first place.Great, but not exactly helpful.

The author also discusses RFID tags at length; how they might be used to track your purchases, your physical whereabouts and movements, and how nefarious persons might locate expensive property on your person or within your home.He even explains how one might construct a Faraday Cage to keep such tags from being read by passers-by.The problem though is that Long never describes how to identify, remove, or destroy RFID tags on/within items (if this is even possible, which I know in some cases it is).Instead, the best solution is to keep such items in a foil-lined box (insert joke here).

By the final chapter of the book, it seems the author's purpose is simply to inform the reader that data miners and others hoping to compromise one's privacy are everywhere and the best course of action is simply not to reveal any information in the first place.A bit of a chilling read, but if you're looking for a how-to guide, there are better options.

ENJOYABLE
BOOK WAS ENJOYABLE AND OFFERED SOME GOOD INSIGHT.SOME OF THE MATERIAL WAS BASIC AND ALREADY KNOWN. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO PERSONS WHO WANT TO LEARN MORE OR REVIEW AND UPDATE WHAT THEY ALREADY KNOW. I LIKED IT. ... Read more

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The Uzi, MAC-10 and TEC-9 submachine guns: are they really the ultimate in weaponry? Get the straight story from Duncan Long, including specs, ammo, aiming devices, maintenance, accessories and his view of the state of the SMG in today's weapons wars. ... Read more

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Very Complete Description of the Three Guns
For some reason the three guns - MAC-10, TEC-9, and Uzi have captured the attention of Hollywood, the news media, and the anti-gun crowd. You see them in movies, usually in the hands of the bad guys. They are inexpensive stamped sheetmetal guns, which with the exception of the Uzi have not found significant favor with any of the world's armed forces.

The important thing to remember is that these guns are available on the civilian market, but they are not fully automatic sub-machine guns. They have effectively the same functionality as standard semi-automatic pistols, but they look mean. And to be sure, most of them have large capacity magazines which seems to annoy lots of the anti-gun crowd.

If you really want a machine gun, different rules apply and you probably don't need this book.

I have not read books by Duncan Long before, but I was quite impressed with this one. He clearly knows how to write, and has an amazing amount of background information on the guns, the companies that manufactured them, the various choices in ammunition and so on. I shall look for other books by him.

Yhe Terrifying Three
Great book tells all on the Uzi, Ingram and Intratec family of weapons. The book needs a few more pictures to help with the understanding of the inner-workings of the pistols. Overall the book was worth the price, and I plan to read a few others by this author ... Read more

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If you want your Mini-14 to fit your body, needs andpocketbook, here's the authoritative source on customizing thisinexpensive, reliable rifle into an exotic super system. Find out howto boost your Mini-14's firepower (legally) so that it will not onlygenerate a lot of double takes, but also deliver - at the range, inthe field or in critical moments of self-defense. ... Read more

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Mini 14 3200 fps, with all your survival needs
If you want your Mini-14 to fit your body, needs and pocketbook, here's the authoritative source on customizing this inexpensive, reliable rifle into an exotic super system. Find out how to boost your Mini-14's firepower(legally) so that it will not only generate a lot of double takes, but alsodeliver - at the range, in the field or in critical moments ofself-defense.

The Plinker Hunter, Assault and Everything Else... is better
An interesting book for a new user of the mini-14. Alone it is not helpfull to a new user other then to provide some non-critical background info and options. ... Read more

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This carefully researched revised and updated edition of The AR-15/M16 Sourcebook offers fresh insight into why the AR-15/M16 rifle remains a favorite of soldiers, law enforcement officials, civilian shooters and self-defense experts.In it, Duncan Long takes another look at the history of the "black-rifle" from the bureaucratic blunders and military infighting that ruined its reliability during the Vietnam War to the modifications that transformed it into the most reliable weapon in the world.He also examines the many military and custom spinoffs of the firearm, including an invaluable listing of its various models, supplemented by an impressive collection of photos and illustrations.In addition, he covers grenade launchers, SAW versions, and experimental weapons systems and even gives a detailed assessment of the OICW and other firearms now being tested as replacements for the U.S. military's M16 and M4 carbine.An entire section of the book is devoted to the very newest accessories for the AR-15, with a hard look at which ones will enhance its capabilities-and which could get the shooter killed.In addition to offering advice on improving an AR-15 rifle, picking the best ammunition for it, and ensuring its reliability, Long presents simple techniques for creating a one-of-a-kind exotic weapon built around this rifle through the selection of parts and accessories now on the market (and where to get them).Finally, the book provides complete instructions on how to field-strip, detail strip, troubleshoot, and assemble an AR-15.Whether you want a weapon you can rely on to get you out of a tight spot or wish to build a super accurate target version of the AR-15, this is the most complete and up-to-date resource available on what many consider to be the best rifle ever made. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (17)

WOWStuff I didn't even know !!!
Once I received this book, I had to flick thru it.......I couldn't put it down.There was so much stuff that I didn't know and even somethings I did, but didn't think they'd be in here.......they were.WOW great book for EVERY GUN OWNER AND ESPECIALLY AR-15, AR-10 AND AR's OWNERS in general.Yes.I highly recommend this book.

A Good Historical Reference for AR15 Rifles But Needs More Recent Updates on the Technical Sections (Second Half)
For new owners of the AR15 rifle who are looking for a good reference book for the historical evolution of the rifle and basic understanding of the parts and terminology, this is a good starting point. However, If you want to get the necessary detail to actually work on the rifle, I would recommend going to AR15.com to the get more current tips and guidance. This book was last revised in 2001 and a lot had changed since, including the expiration of the ban on assult rifles in 2004. It is enjoyable reading.

Needs or Wants to know?
If you are interested in a long detailed history of the rifle and the grenade launcher variant, then you will like this book, as about 200 of 300 pages are devoted to these topics. If you are interested in care, maintenance and accessories, look elsewhere.

Thourgh Information


This particular book explains everything from the 1960s to decades beyond, Very Happy with Purchase!

Complete AR-15/M16 Sourcebook
Very informative & well written for a new owner.....lots of good information....a good starter book. ... Read more

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Here is the definitive book about the pistol that has served more than a million owners so well. Exploded diagrams show how to field-strip and reassemble with a minimum of fuss, and photos illustrate variations, modifications and accessories for one of the most popular .22 automatics ever made. ... Read more

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Badly in need of an update.
Generally the book serves its purpose, as an overview of the Ruger pistol, it works, but it has a few problems.

Chapter one, history: This section has a few small but highly noticeable errors such as conflating Springfield Armory, Inc., the company and the Springfield Armory, the government installation.

Chapter two, variations: fine so far as I can tell, but of course the book was published in 1988, so quite a bit has happened since then!

Chapter three, maintenance: Fine so far as it goes, but doesn't have anything on the Mark three which has several complications added to takedown.

Chapter four, accessories: By nature this section was outdated as soon as it was published, but now it's almost embarrassing; some of the equipment in this section might be found in a museum.

Chapter five, ammunition: Nothing wrong here.

If you own a Mark two, this book still has value, especially considering it's price, but if you own a mark three your money might be better spent elsewhere.

Ruger Mark Standard model
I believe this product is accurate pertaining to the pistol models. Indexed well.
A good history of the company, and of the creators. Excellent data references
pertaining to each model; and diagrams associated to the models. A good read and
well worth the purchase price.

Ruger Automatic Pistol
The book is nicely written and provides info not easily found in other sources. Recommended!

Rootn' Tootn' Shootn' the Ruger MK II auto Pistol
Shooting the Ruger .22 automatic target pistol is widely enjoyed by many of us and this book gives us the details of it's history, development, the many varieties, care and maintenance - including how to break it down in an easy to understand text and much more.It is a must have for all Ruger Standard, MK I and MK II pistol owners.MK III owners will be disappointed if they are looking for information on that model - no mention of it at all.My copy is copyrighted 1988.Provided D. Long is still with us it certainly would be worth his while to update this wonderful book to include the newer model MK IIIs, new ammo available, grips, optics and the list goes on....Hats off to Duncan Long, a Ruger .22 auto pistol authority, for his most informative writing.

Best history/mechanics guide for Ruger MK II
The entire history of one of the best .22 pistols ever made.For those who want to know how to care for their handgun and make it more fun to shoot, this is the book to have in your library. ... Read more

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For home protection or battlefield use, nothing matches the shotgun's ability to lay down massive, deadly fire at close ranges. Read reviews of more than 150 shotguns along with Long's expert advice on choosing a shotgun, combat tactics, ammunition, customizing your gun without running afoul of the Assault Weapons Ban and much more. ... Read more

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Not all shotguns are for hunting
Although first published in 1987, the book is a timeless classic for anyone wanting to know about shotguns for urban warfare (i.e. home defense). It covers the history of offensive and defensive use of shotguns, ammunition, tactics, indoor combat and a host of other related subjects. This is not just another one of those cheap throwaway books with lots of pictures and model descriptions. The text is substantive, well written and authoritative. It's just about everything you want to know about non-hunting uses for shotguns (but were afraid to ask). ... Read more

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Duncan Long. 98 pages. 5½" x 8½". Softbound. Comprehensive, how-to guide walks you through every step of building your own AR-15. Includes information on how to build your gun according to post-ban regulations. More than 40% of the book is devoted to assembly instructions; including easy-to-understand text and helpful illustrations. Mfg: Desert Publications ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Basic Knowledge Only
This book only has basic knowlege only. If you already know the basics of M16s/AR15s/M4s chances are this book will add nothing to that knowlege.
That being said, it's a great resource for those who know absolutley nothing and want to learn.

waste of money
Dont waste your money on this one , not really much help and the diagrams suck, by far the "build your own AR-15 rifle" download is 10 times the info at less than 1/2 the cost!

Build Your Own AR 15
Book is of no use to the novice builder the way it is laid out. Information on one page pertains to information or picture on another. Can not follow instruction with any continuity. A waste of money, would not recomend to anyone.

GOOD STARTER INFO
This book gives some good basic information but leaves a little to be desired for detailed info. Like sources for kits. ... Read more

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"Hand cannons" are the biggest, loudest, most powerfulhandguns in the shooting world, firing cartridges from the famous .44Magnum up to the mammoth .50 BMG. Duncan Long evaluates these massivepistols and reveals how to tame their recoil and muzzle blast andimprove their accuracy. ... Read more

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It's dated.
There has been so much more advancement in big bore handguns since the publication of this book that it's hardly worth reading.It was kind of like reading a really old copy of a shooting magazine while waiting at the dentists.I'd pass on this one.

Duncan Long does not edit or fact-check his works.
I did receive this product.Worth less than the paper it's printed on.There were more errors than facts. What a waste of a perfectly good tree.If you're 12-years-old, you'll be disappointed.Not fit for human consumption.

Hand Cannons:The Worlds Most Powerful Handguns
Unfortunately i never received this product so i cannot recommend the seller or the product ... Read more

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Today's assault rifles are soon to be made obsolete by a deadly new breed of combat firearm currently being produced for the U.S. armed forces. Here is an exclusive look at cutting-edge futuristic designs and exotic ammo from Colt, H&K, Steyr and others. ... Read more

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In the summer of 1963, seventeen-year-old Glinda Gale, the daughter of investigative reporter Dorothy Gale of Kansas returns from Paris, France and soon learns about her mother's past...a life that involved amazing adventures, alien creatures and a dimensional doorway to a distant realm. Is Glinda up to the challenge? Can Glinda live up to the strange and mysterious legacy of the Gale family?A thoughtful addition to the literary universe of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," this clever reimagining provides answers to such questions as:* Who were Dorothy's real parents? * How did Toto get his name?* What heroine inspired Dorothy's life of adventure?* What's the story behind Glinda's three faithful friends? * What little person is the heart and soul of Gale Manor?* What happens to Dorothy's silver shoes?* What is the origin of The Yellow Brick Road? * Who is Glinda Gale really?* What evil lurks in The Emerald City?* What is "Glimmering?"If you like fantasy, adventure, romance and intrigue, you'll find it all here. So, take a moment and ease on down the road to read: "The Adventures of Glinda Gale." It's a trip you won't want to miss. ... Read more

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Loved it.
Great book!Could not put it down. This would make a fantastic movie.Would like to read a sequel.

A solid addition to any fiction collection and for anyone looking for a twist on Oz
The knowledge of Oz doesn't simply die with Dorothy. "The Adventures of Glinda Gale: A Reimagining of the Wizard of Oz" presents a new take on the story of Oz, as through Dorothy's daughter Glinda, J.A. Holst presents a deeper exploration of L. Frank Baum's original Wizard of Oz story, presenting many different takes on the elements of the story, answering questions never answered in the original work. "The Adventures of Glinda Gale" is a solid addition to any fiction collection and for anyone looking for a twist on Oz.

Lookout Kansas, Glinda Gale is in Town
This update of the "Wizard of Oz" is great. In this retelling, the tale is set near the town of Yellow Brick, Kansas where Glinda Gale and her mother, Dorothy live at 1939 Yellow Brick Road. The Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion have been turned in Glinda Gale's bodyguards and Glinda is...Well, you need to read the story. Also included is a timeline for Dorothy's life and a comprehensive glossary that details all the information in the book, as well as extra biographical information not contained in the main text of the novel. Oh, and I forgot, it also explains how Dorothy's dog, Toto got its name and offers a background story that explains the origins of Dorothy's Silver Shoes. (Note: In the original novel, the shoes were silver). I can't wait for this book to be made into a movie, better yet, I'd watch it as a TV series. Move over Smallville, Yellow Brick, Kansas is on the map. ... Read more