My books came Friday, but I work weekends so I opened them last night after I got home from work. Just from browsing, the book "The AK-47 The Grim Reaper" by Frank Iannamico is a for sure winner for anyone interested in the AK-47 platform of rifles. This book is hardcover, beautifully bound, 866 pages, with many detailed photographs along with extremely detailed information. It isn't cheap at $40.00+ from Midway, but one of the best books on this rifle I've ever come across. We're supposed to get rain later today and tomorrow as well, so I'll have some time for some in depth reading. Bill T.