Semi-Automatic Pistol in Police Service and Self Defense [Paperback]

Massad F. Ayoob (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Police Bookshelf; First edition (June 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936279079
• ISBN-13: 978-0936279077
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,157,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Massad Ayoob is one of the pre-eminent fighting handgun trainers in the world. He operates the Lethal Force Institute, which trains both U.S. and international clients. His methods of reflexive, high speed yet accurate shooting has been adopted by the U.S. army as part of its standard pistol-training course. Massad has written many books for Krause Publications, including Combat Handgunnery, The Gun Digest Book of Sig-Sauer, and The Gun Digest Book of Beretta Pistols.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to autoloading pistols, June 19, 2000

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This review is from: Semi-Automatic Pistol in Police Service and Self Defense (Paperback)

I read this book in the late 80s when I was first getting into autoloading pistols. It taught me a lot and made me a believer in the tactical superiority of the autoloader. While the book is written for law enforcement officials looking to make a change to autoloaders, it will help the law-abiding private citizen as well make a better selection when shopping for one of these fine weapons. Ayoob is one of the better firearms instructors working today. His insight and advice are thought-provoking and challenging.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to the autoloader pistol, May 13, 2003

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This review is from: Semi-Automatic Pistol in Police Service and Self Defense (Paperback)

Very much a knife, fork spoon book on shooting. Very well written by one of the best in the field.

Ayoob gives the reasons for a police department switching to the semi-automatic pistol. The advantages and disadvantages of the pistol and revolver are reviewed. While the arguments are aimed at the police officer they would also apply to the person looking for a personal defense sidearm.

As always a pleasure to read and very useful. If you want practical information this is a good book for you cop or civilian.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read, August 30, 2009

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This review is from: Semi-Automatic Pistol in Police Service and Self Defense (Paperback)

Anyone who has an interest in handguns, their use, purpose and proper handling would enjoy this book. It is a must read book for anyone using a handgun for self defense.