Must-have books on Single Actions?
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Must-have books on Single Actions?
What are some must-have books on the single action revolver? I've got my first single action in-bound to my FFL (Cimarron Model P Jr. in .38 Spec.) and want to learn all there is to know about how to operate it, shoot it, and enjoy it.
Tom
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
Here are 2 good ones...
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
Triggernosis,
I agree with Shrapnel's suggestions and will add; Sixguns by Keith for a vintage and historical viewpoint and toss in any you can find by Skeeter Skelton as well.
Single actions are very simple machines, there is no rocket science involved with them. You can master their concept in about an hour if you try hard enough.
But it takes a lot of actual range time to master shooting them. They do have their peculiarities.
I like your choice too.
Joe
I agree with Shrapnel's suggestions and will add; Sixguns by Keith for a vintage and historical viewpoint and toss in any you can find by Skeeter Skelton as well.
Single actions are very simple machines, there is no rocket science involved with them. You can master their concept in about an hour if you try hard enough.
But it takes a lot of actual range time to master shooting them. They do have their peculiarities.
I like your choice too.
Joe
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
One of my favorties is "Home Gunsmithing of the Colt S.A.A. Revolver" by Loren Smith
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
I really like Jerry Kuhnhausen's The Colt Single Action Revolvers, A Shop Manual, Volumes 1 & 2. Both volumes are in one binding and he covers most of the clones too.
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
That's one book I need to get. I've already got the Ruger book, the Colt book would make it a book end set.M. M. Wright wrote:I really like Jerry Kuhnhausen's The Colt Single Action Revolvers, A Shop Manual, Volumes 1 & 2. Both volumes are in one binding and he covers most of the clones too.
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
I was going to suggest that book, but you beat me to it.M. M. Wright wrote:I really like Jerry Kuhnhausen's The Colt Single Action Revolvers, A Shop Manual, Volumes 1 & 2. Both volumes are in one binding and he covers most of the clones too.
I'll have to check that one out.william iorg wrote:One of my favorties is "Home Gunsmithing of the Colt S.A.A. Revolver" by Loren Smith
Shrapnel, I've got both of them and your pardner MLV was supposed to sign'em, but didn't. I think I'll ask for a refund. On a more serious note, they are good books for the SAA and others.
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
Send them to me and I will get them autographed...kimwcook wrote:Shrapnel, I've got both of them and your pardner MLV was supposed to sign'em, but didn't. I think I'll ask for a refund. On a more serious note, they are good books for the SAA and others.
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
If you are going to turn a screw on it this book is a must have.M. M. Wright wrote:I really like Jerry Kuhnhausen's The Colt Single Action Revolvers, A Shop Manual, Volumes 1 & 2. Both volumes are in one binding and he covers most of the clones too.
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
Not SA specific, but since one of Skeeter Skelton's books is pictured...
Skeeter Skelton on Handguns
Skeeter Skelton on Handguns
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
The Bowen book is excellent as are both the Venturino books and Kuhnhausen Manual.Also good if you can find them are; Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Colt's SAA Post War Models, Colt Single Action Handbook, and Colt Peacemaker Collector.
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Re: Must-have books on Single Actions?
Thanks for the recommendations, gentlemen - I may have to take out a loan.
Tom
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