Gun Digest 2011,; The World's Greatest Gun Book! Feature Articles, New Product Reports, Illustrated Firearms Catalog

Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2010. 65th Edition, Presumed first printing thus. Trade paperback. Very good. 566 pages. Oversized book, measuring 10-3/4 inches by 8-1/4 inches. Includes Ballistics Tables, and information on Handguns, Rifles, Shotguns, Blackpowder, Airguns, References, and Directory of the Arms Trade. The late Dan Shideler was a senior editor for Gun Digest Books from 2004 until 2011, best known for his entertaining prose and knowledge and insight into firearms history, trends and pricing. He served as editor of two of the industry's most respected annuals: Standard Catalog of Firearms and Gun Digest. Long regarded the shooter's best resource, Gun Digest is jam-packed with the kind of entertaining information on guns and shooting that you just won't find anywhere else. From in-depth field reports on the newest guns and gear to fascinating discussions of collectible guns and gear to fascinating discussions of collectible arms. This edition of Gun Digest contains an excellent overview of the history of the 1911 pistol and its commercial variants. The chronic ammunition shortage, especially in regard to self-defense ammo, seems to be abating as hoarding and hysteria wane. There are also articles on small CCW pistols, airguns, and Blackpowder rifles. Also contains a Manufacturer's Directory of the Arms Trade.