The Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson [Paperback]

Patrick Sweeney (Author)

Book Description

Series: Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson | Publication Date: December 13, 2004

Smith & Wesson is one of the world's most recognizable and innovative gun manufacturers. Today's active shooters, gunsmiths and collectors have a particular interest in the guns that have been used by nearly every major law and military agency in the world. This definitive resource reviews Smith & Wesson guns on a model-by-model basis, giving enthusiasts a brief history, a review of technical specifications and a report on test shooting and performance for each. The book covers all categories of Smith & Wesson arms, including revolvers, automatic pistols and long guns. A special chapter gives readers a tour of the Smith & Wesson factory and corporation and other features include a look at competition uses, Smith & Wesson rarities and use of the weapons in law enforcement.

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About the Author

Patrick Sweeney has been an avid reloader for more than 30 years, a competition shooter for more than 25 and a full-time gunsmith for more than 20. He is author of several books on firearms, including The Gun Digest[registered] Book of the Glock, The Gun Digest[registered] Book of the 1911 and Gunsmithing: Shotguns.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Gun Digest Books (December 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873497929
• ISBN-13: 978-0873497923
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #786,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson, September 15, 2005

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Robert W. Pollick - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson (Paperback)

This book is a great review of modern Smith and Wesson handguns. If you're into pre 20th Century firearms this book is not for you.
That said, the book is well written and full of facts but not so much so that one is bogged down in minutia.
There are lots of photo's and while clear and detailed, it would be better if the author had used at least some color pictures.
All in all a book well worth the price!
Rob Pollick, Cave Creek, AZ.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars gun digest book of Smith & Wesson, October 26, 2005

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M. D. Arnett (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson (Paperback)

Not exactly what I was looking for. It deals more with some of the more modern models and seems to be an advertising medium for the 500 S&W. I was more interested in the older models and information on them and this was a bit of a disapointment, however it does cover the models in it pretty well.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gun Digest Book of S&W, February 19, 2006

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D. B. Spencer (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson (Paperback)

I am a novice S&W collector and was hoping for more of a reference work covering specific models and variations of Smith & Wesson handguns. This book is biased towards current models, both revolvers and semi-autos. The material that is covered is well written, interesting, and timely. Sections are devoted to a sampling of current models, company history, accessories, proper disassembly and maintenance, etc. However, if you are a collector looking for wider coverage of specific models this book may dissappoint. The book is better suited to people who are interested in what S&W is currently offering or how to care for their S&W guns.