The Book of Two Guns: The Martial Art of the 1911 Pistol and AR Carbine [Paperback]

Tiger McKee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 2005

The Book of Two Guns is a reference of principles and techniques for fighting with firearms, specifically the 1911 pistol and AR carbine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (January 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419601806
• ISBN-13: 978-1419601804
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #394,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If Thunder Ranch Had a Handbook...., May 23, 2005

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This review is from: The Book of Two Guns: The Martial Art of the 1911 Pistol and AR Carbine (Paperback)

This would be it. I enjoyed this book immensely because it has taken almost every important aspect that I have learned at Thunder Ranch and put it in a concise format that is easy to review and reenforces techniques that you may have forgotten. The tactics presented here are succinct and logical. It amazes me how much I pick up with each new paragraph and Tiger shares tactical aspects from the other schools he attended.

There are grammatical errors in the book and Tiger admits to this right up front but it really doesn't detract from the presentation considering this started as a training diary.

To really absorb the material, read a little at a time, make notes, review it again later until it sticks. There are literally hundreds of practical applications here. Sort of a Reader's Digest version or Cliff Notes of what you really need to know. One of the best books I have every read on fighting with a handgun or carbine.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent training manual, a must have for firearm students, April 8, 2005

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Paul J. M. Angrisano III "TR Student" (Louisiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Two Guns: The Martial Art of the 1911 Pistol and AR Carbine (Paperback)

I met Tiger McKee when he was an instructor at Thunder Ranch and have since trained with him at his academy. This book is an exceptional review of the major schools, trainers, and modern thoughts on self defense with firearms. It is explained it was originally his personal journal and Clint Smith suggested he publish it. The book is filled with excellent illustrations and summaries of training philosophy. After getting less then halfway through I decided to buy another copy since I was highlighting, taking notes in the border, etc etc.

The book covers all the fundamentals and many advanced concepts. Whether you need to know how to PROPERLY reload, clear malfunctions, carry, configure your weapon... it is all here. As a five time graduate of Thunder Ranch, I can't emphasize that this is a great purchase enough.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, June 28, 2006

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JVM (arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Two Guns: The Martial Art of the 1911 Pistol and AR Carbine (Paperback)

You may find that is the only book of it's type you need to purchase. I have a small collection of similar and related tomes, not one of which even begins to cover the subject of gunfighting in such depth. It could reasonably said that it begins where the others leave off yet is not beyond the tyro.
The book opens Author Mckee's training journal for others to read. It is written by a student
warrior for for other student warriors to read and is, therefore,refreshingly free of bluff,bluster and ego. Mckee allows his teachers to speak directly to the reader as well as offering his own insights. While there is much practical detail,the book is very much a Warrior's meditation.
Another outstanding aspect of this book are the hand drawings that serve to illustrate the author's points in a way vastly superior to photographs. As well, the original handwritten text is reproduced with grammer and spelling errors intact, which actually improves the formally informal ambiance of the book.
While no book of this type could ever be deemed to exhaust the subject nor substitute for proper instruction, it seems to this reader an excellent guide to further study.