The Modern American Pistol and Revolver

A practical handbook describing contemporary American pistols and revolvers, including detailed descriptions of single-shot pistols and major revolver models from prominent manufacturers, explanations of sights, ammunition types, and reloading techniques, and illustrated mechanical details. It reports organized experiments and shooting results, discusses the achievable accuracy and long-range performance of pistols and revolvers, and offers rules and positions for target shooting. The text combines technical instruction with match records and practical advice for both military and civilian shooters, and emphasizes the development and rising popularity of pistol and revolver sport.