Handgunner's Guide: Including the Art of the Quick-Draw and Combat Shooting - Chic Gaylord

nChic Gaylord's Handgunner's Guide (first published in 1960) is the definitive manual on modern handguns and their use, written by a man who was a quick-draw record holder and an expert on combat shooting.n nThis guidebook gives you step-by-step analysis and advice on: n n- choosing a handgunn n- adapting a gun to your individual needsn n- drawing and firing for speed and for accuracyn n- self-defense and combat methodsn n- holsters and ammunition for handgunsn n- the psychology of gun-fightingn nAnd there is a fascinating chapter on the great gun-fighters of the Old West. The copious illustrations clarify every detail of the text.n nChic Gaylord (1914-1992) was famous across the country for the holsters that he hand-made in his shop on the west side of New York City. Equally well known for his speed and accuracy with many types of handguns, he demonstrated his prowess in public exhibitions and on television shows. His tips and advice on guns, holsters and ammunition evoked grateful praise from scores of police officers and interested citizens. The essence of Gaylord's accumulated hand-gun wisdom is distilled between the covers of this book.n