I am curious, what is your favorite defensive revolver book/manual? I know the basics but I'm looking for some different techniques to learn.

Thanks

I don't know that I would characterize it as a manual, but Guns, Bullets and Gunfights by Jim Cirillo is a great read. He was a member of the stakeout squad in NYC in the late '60s early '70s and was involved in several gunfights, almost all with a M10 S&W revolver. He gives a lot of really good advice about defensive, and offensive tactics. Pick up a copy, you'll enjoy it.
Jim

The Snubnose Revolver by Ed Lovette

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While not specifically about defensive revolvers... I feel as though this book should be considered reading when talking about defensive handgun shooting:

Bullseyes Don't Shoot Back
The Complete Textbook of Point Shooting for Close Quarters Combat
by Colonel Rex Applegate and Michael D Janich

If you can afford it, I'd recommend getting the "classics" first- Elmer Keith, Ed McGivern, etc. and then get into those who deal more specifically with combat shooting- Jordan, Applegate, etc. and then find the more modern writers- Cirillo, Ayoob, etc. On a timeline, each of these groups built upon each other and it's interesting to study them chronologically in order to fully appreciate how techniques and tactics came to be developed over time. The idea is to attain a well-rounded grasp of the subject rather than relying on a single author or school of thought. A bonus is you end up with a really nice gun library.

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jirhiner on this site suggested I read " Shooting to Live" by Capts. Fairbairn and Sykes. I did and it's very informative. I made a concious effort to follow the directions and am quite impressed with the results both with my service 9mm and the snub. Especially the snub.

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Halfway and one more step

Thanks for the suggestions. I have some good ideas for Santa.

Great book.

Jordans book is excellent reading.

And the instructional tips work to this day.

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Take your time..quickly.

Grant Cunningham's Gun Digest Book of The Revolver is pretty good.

Another vote for Grant Cunningham's book.

Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson. It's big, heavy, and in an emergency it could.....wait, that's probably not what you meant........

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Even older, even crankier....

Big and heavy? Hit em with the book!

I will add to the OP’s question by asking are there any good reads on how to increase your situational awareness? Or how to handle certain situations for CCW, like where to park in a lot, how to enter a restaurant and what to scan for, where to sit, etc. I know that this is an area that I could use some training in.

Thanks!

Bump...Anyone?

Cooper's "Principles Of Personal Defense" is a good place to start.

Re: situational awareness---"Facing Violence" Rory Miller.

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Halfway and one more step

Old Text Mex thank you!

That's TexMex...like the railroad
You're welcome, and brace yourself for that book

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Halfway and one more step

Yeah damn phone auto corrected me, and I didn't notice until after I hit send haha. Yeah I have heard that book will make you think twice about a lot of things! Once again thank you for the suggestion.

+1 The Snubnose Revolver by Ed Lovette

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The American dream is alive

Anyone interested in situational awareness and general safety should "look into" the Practical Defense podcast by Alex Haddox. I download from iTunes. It's very well done and it's free. Although there is much in it that does not pertain to guns, Alex is a "gun guy" in addition to his martial arts training. He is very articulate and very helpful.