Books & Video's in review (no movies please)

[Badgersmilk]

My shiny new copy of "Trail Safe" just arrived!  Signed and everything!   Thanks MB!  Looking forward to the read!

[m25operator]

This is great and I will post more than I should probably. I am surprised that MB did not post more.

No particular order.

1) A rifleman went to war - Herbert  McBride, many interesting and useful views on battle, from WW1.
2) You can't miss, John Shaw/ Michael Bane, not sucking up, but a great introduction into competition pistol shooting, and the basics still apply, good pics although dated.
3) No 2nd place winner, Bill Jordan, again basics, and attitude, an insight into how the law enforcement brotherhood works.
4) Fast and fancy revolver shooting, Ed McGivern, Jerry Miculek read it, absorbed and became it, only better.
5) Most of Uncle Jeff, especially the ultra thin, Principles of personal defense.
6) Successful shooting, Pullam and Hannenkrat, position shooting, gear choice, and MIND SET.
7) Can't find it, ( not the title ) AR15 book by Derek Martin. ( accuracy speaks ) great read for US Service rifle shooters, or any one who wants to build and feed a very accurate AR.
Gunsmith Kinks, volumes 1-4, great info on all things gunsmith related.
9) The Military and Police sniper - Mike Lau, who built my, M40"s.

[Badgersmilk]

Quite a list M25!  

Anybody read "Trail Safe" and feel like they were being asked to.  "Choose the red pill, or the blue pill." at the end of the first chapter?    

My copy of "The Ultimate Sniper":

I think you can see what I mean about it being a "reference / study book".  

I've built and am training with a few weapons with it's teachings in mind.  I think it's fair to say this book is solely responsible for my going from 3-4" groups to averaging 1.2" groups at 200 yards with one particular rifle.  Though that's probably fallen off in the last couple months for inability to practice (longest range within over an hour is 25 yards here!  )

[Ping]

Had the SAS Survival Guide and was stolen from me while I was serving in the Air Force. Was a great read. Mark Luttrel is a modern day hero. Seeing Benny/M25Operator with Maj. John Plaster reinforces the idea that Benny influences many decisions I have made and appreciate his support and input. There are many on DRTV that I relish the opportunity to pick their brain. But I am extremely humbled to have the likes of Benny, Michael Janich, Micheal Bane and Rob Pincus for taking the time to get me into one of his closed classes to gain experience and confidence in the shooting community. Thanks additionally to Marshall Halloway for setting this forum up. I have visited many other gun talk sites, but this one is home for me. Thanks also to all you guys who respond on here religiously and help me see things in a different perspective. Brian "Ping" Harless

[shooter32]

Had the SAS Survival Guide and was stolen from me while I was serving in the Air Force. Was a great read. Mark Luttrel is a modern day hero. Seeing Benny/M25Operator with Maj. John Plaster reinforces the idea that Benny influences many decisions I have made and appreciate his support and input. There are many on DRTV that I relish the opportunity to pick their brain. But I am extremely humbled to have the likes of Benny, Michael Janich, Micheal Bane and Rob Pincus for taking the time to get me into one of his closed classes to gain experience and confidence in the shooting community. Thanks additionally to Marshall Halloway for setting this forum up. I have visited many other gun talk sites, but this one is home for me. Thanks also to all you guys who respond on here religiously and help me see things in a different perspective. Brian "Ping" Harless

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[Walter45Auto]

Quite a list M25!  

Anybody read "Trail Safe" and feel like they were being asked to.  "Choose the red pill, or the blue pill." at the end of the first chapter?    

Don't ruin it; I haven't gotten it yet.....

[ratcatcher55]

Combative Fundamentals, an Unconventional Approach  by Jeff Gonzales

Excellent book on the use of pistols and rifles. Jeff limits the field to 1911's, Glocks and AR 's but is very complete.

Gun's and Warriors by John Farnam. The first book of Johns Quips concerning pistols, rifles, training, combat and politics.  A great read.

Principles of Personal Defense  by Jeff Cooper  A classic that everyone, shooter or non-shooter should read.