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Silencer: History and Performance, Volume 1: Sporting and Tactical Silencers [Paperback]

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This is the most significant book on firearm silencers in years. Find out the story behind and incredible capabilities of modern silencers used by elite military units and secretive government agencies. Author Alan Paulson has been called "the dean of the American silencer experts today."

About the Author

Research scientist Alan C. Paulson is the suppressor technology editor for The Small Arms Review and a member of the Institute for Research on Small Arms in International Security, the National Defense Industrial Association and numerous other professional societies.

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  • Paperback: 424 pages
  • Publisher: Paladin Press (January 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0873649095
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873649094
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #698,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Documentation, October 14, 1998
This review is from: Silencer: History and Performance, Volume 1: Sporting and Tactical Silencers (Paperback)
As an active supporter of 2nd Amendment liberties, I found this book to be colorful, informative, and accurate. The photos and illustrations are outstanding. This book includes the latest information on suppressor technologies.

The history and evolution of the suppressor as an invention intended for the polite use of firearms in an agrarian 19th century American to the modern military tool of assassinations is fascinating to learn.

Suppressors are legal to own and use in most states, and most female shooters I know LOVE 'em!!

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information, March 18, 2004
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Great Information! If you're looking for how's and why's of how this stuff works, this is the book for you. It's not filled with duct tape and pop bottle concoctions. This book is about professionally fabricated items and the theory behind how and why they work.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Silencers: History and Performance, May 23, 2000
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A great compilation of information and in my opinion, the best book on the subject right now (and in the last 10-20 years). Paulson not only evaluates but does performance measures with great detail, leads reader through intro, history, and current evaluation of modern day 'cans'. Not only a great overview of various products, but can also serve as a consumer buying guide. Reader is left with a MUCH better understanding of application, construction, complexities of sound suppressors. A definite must-have for those with an interest in legal ownership of a silencer, or curious into the inner workings and how they've evolved.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!
Very informative and provides a lot of information that I never knew on Silencers. I can't wait to get the 3rd volume!
Published 7 months ago by D. Newton

1.0 out of 5 stars Think twice before you buy.
I bought this book around the year 2000. That was before I went to school and received an engineering degree. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Z.

4.0 out of 5 stars Make Some Noise About Being Quiet!
Such a long title deserves a long book, and this book doesn't disappoint. It covers a lot of subjects, such as political aspects of silencers, a primer on sound, health effects,... Read more
Published 20 months ago by K. Parmalee

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference
Excellent discussion of various commercially produced silencers and their attributes. Testing data and technical discussion. Read more
Published on November 9, 2007 by Nfa Manufacturer

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book@
This book is great and shows tons of diagrams and shows the models of legal silencers. It is a great way to find out how everything works. ~ Paul
Published on May 18, 2007 by Paul Russ

5.0 out of 5 stars Best there is! But you should be warned ...
of the dangers of reloading rifle ammo down to subsonic velocities. A rifle round that safely holds 15 to 20 grains of powder can explode and possibly kill the shooter when loaded... Read more
Published on November 30, 2001 by Don Snyder

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done!
Lots of things explained in a very clear language not often seen elsewhere, usually with good sketches of silencer designs and good explanations. Read more
Published on September 2, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine introduction to the reality of suppressors
Paulson has done an amazing job in putting this book together. He collects accurate, modern data about suppressors and presents it in an easy-to-understand format. Read more
Published on October 8, 1997 by jet

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