Weapons category: 1025 books

“Creating Bullet Molds and Loading Dies” is a great resource for an expert or beginner machinist. Throughout the text, you will learn the basics to tool and die work, accompanied by hundreds of illustrations to guide you through the creation process. The step-by-step process is easy to understand...

The advent of combined arms operations in World War II created the need for specialized armored vehicles. In the case of amphibious attacks, the issue arose of how best to land tanks on a beach. Although a variety of specialized landing craft were developed, the Dieppe raid in 1942 encouraged the...

The M18 76mm Gun Motor Carriage was developed for the US Army's Tank Destroyer Command. It was the only tank destroyer deployed during World War II actually based on their requirements for speed and firepower. This book examines the development of this vehicle, the controversies over the need for...

Author R.J. Martin, whose knives are some of the most popular and sought-after in the industry, instructs on flat- and double-hollow-grinding knife blades. Martin been featured in BLADE® Magazine with increasing frequency, and here’s your chance to learn his methods for blade grinding. You won’t be disappointed.

For beauty, precision and strength, nothing has ever matched the combination of form and function found in the armour of the samurai. For a samurai, the consummate warrior, his suit of armour was so much more than 'just' protective equipment that could save his life in the heat of battle – it was...

You wouldn't do this to your AR, but Sweeney did it here! With manufacturers branching out into nontraditional calibers, and continual advances in optics, ammo and associated gear for the AR-15, Gun Digest Book of The AR-15, Volume IV brings you up-to-date on the latest developments in the AR industry,...

This e-book is a great reference guide on modern military tank transporters. It covers military vehicles from all around the world and provides photos and basic information with specifications. It is easy to read and will be useful for people interested in military hardware. It is a great first step...

The Master of the AR-15 Has Done It Again! The AR-15 has become America's favorite rifle-and no one knows it better than Patrick Sweeny. Now, in Volume 3 of his best-selling series on the AR, Sweeney unlocks the mysteries behind the piston AR. From factory-stock rifles to do-it-yourself conversions,...

You'll enjoy this gun book if: You want updated information and gun reviews on both recently released firearms & older guns You're looking for an accurate firearms catalog You want to read about all things guns, from handloading, to ammunition & more For nearly 7 decades, Gun Digest...

Whether for practical application or tricking out your gun, today's AR accessories are a world unto themselves. Gun Digest Guide to Customizing Your AR-15 examines the dizzying array of options and makes recommendations for today's growing crowd of AR owners. Exhaustive insights into a broad...

The submarine was the invisible but formidable weapon of the Royal Navy during World War II. This book examines the three major classes – 'S', 'T' and 'U' – detailing their design, development and modification. The major submarine engagements of the war are recounted, including the Norwegian campaign,...

This handsome archive depicts richly detailed armor and weaponry dating from the early ninth century to the mid-1700s. Adapted from decorative ornamentation on burial monuments and manuscripts, hundreds of finely executed images depict authentic shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, and ornate suits of body armor for knights and their steeds. 100 black-and-white plates.

The fascinating true story of the controversial development and deployment of the supersonic fighter jet that changed aerial warfare forever The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet was born in 1978, a state-of-the-art supersonic fighter and attack aircraft with a top speed of Mach 1.8, more than...

This e-book is a great reference guide on modern military airborne combat vehicles. These airborne armored vehicles are rare and are used only by some countries. This e-book provides photos and basic information with specifications. It is easy to read and will be useful for people interested in military...