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I was wondering if we could compile a list of must read books by legends of years past. What are some of the books I should read by Keith, Skelton, Jordan, Taffin, Cooper, Etc.

I am a young guy (23) and feel that these authors/gunfighters/pioneers need to be read by a younger generation.

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Nick.
 
No Second Place Winner - Jordan
Sixguns - Keith
Hell I Was There - Keith
The Custom Revolver - Bowen
Fireworks - Cooper
Single Action Sixguns - Taffin
Any book by Skeeter Skelton.

This is what crossed my mind. Others may add at their discretion.
 
I make it a point to reall all the books on the American Library Association's "Banned Book List." Those are the books that the ALA deems unfit or politically incorrect for society. The stuff we aren't able to handle.

While some are pretty dry or were manditory when I was in high school, the fact that they are now banned means they must have something of value there.
 
I second the recommendation for Hatcher's Notebook
I would add The Ultimate in Rifle Accuracy by Glenn Newick if you like rifles.
 
Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting by Ed McGivern
Experiments of a Handgunner by Walter Roper
Pistol and Revolver Shooting by Walter Roper
 
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Nick:

Please excuse me if I'm reading too much into your request, but I cannot determine if you want a list of books to read for recreational or entertainment reading, or are you trying to find information to grow and develop a "combat mindset", if you will, so you can develop skills and thinking about the use of firearms to administer deadly force. If you are indeed trying to develop your skills and knowledge for the use of deadly force with a firearm - especially a handgun, I'd recommend readings from Masaad Ayoob ("In the Gravest Extreme" is a classic), Gavin DeBecker ("The Gift of Fear"), and LTC Dave Grossman ("The Bulletproof Mind").

I hope this helps.

Good luck,

Dave
 
If you're interested in handloading and rifles, and esp in wildcat cartridges, read PO Ackley's "Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders" vol 1 & 2. Circa 1961 but still interesting today.
 
For the combat mindset:

No Second Place Winner - Jordan
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Undoubtedly, you must read that one.

To Ride, Shoot Straight, and Speak the Truth - Cooper (I might not have the title exactly correct). It covers a lot of ground.

I'll assume you're sticking to handguns here so I won't meander off into modern riflery and sniper books. But I have to recommend books by the late Chris Kyle, anyway. He wrote a couple and he could have been the next famous gun writer on your list had he not been killed so tragically last winter.

John Taffin has many books out there on handguns and handgun shooting. His "Book of the .44", "Big Bore Handguns", and "Single Action Sixguns" all rank right up there as must reads.

Another must read or two are by Paxton Quigley, called "Armed and Female" and "Not an Easy Target". You do not need to be a girl to read those books.

There are Oh So Many More - and I see this thread is giving you excellent suggestions.

***GRJ***
 
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Nick:

Please excuse me if I'm reading too much into your request, but I cannot determine if you want a list of books to read for recreational or entertainment reading, or are you trying to find information to grow and develop a "combat mindset", if you will, so you can develop skills and thinking about the use of firearms to administer deadly force. If you are indeed trying to develop your skills and knowledge for the use of deadly force with a firearm - especially a handgun, I'd recommend readings from Masaad Ayoob ("In the Gravest Extreme" is a classic), Gavin DeBecker ("The Gift of Fear"), and LTC Dave Grossman ("The Bulletproof Mind").

I hope this helps.

Good luck,

Dave
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Dave,

I was compiling this list for both reasons.

I do enjoy both rifles and handguns, and I also reload. You all have really come through with a bunch of literature for me to read. Keep it coming!

Thanks.
 
I highly recommend John Taffin's "Book of the 44".

Getting away from strictly handguns, Herbert McBride's "A Rifleman Went to War" is a rather timeless piece on war and marksmanship from an experienced point of view. Henderson's "Marine Sniper" too.
 
I think the book "Practical Shooting" by Brian Enos is a worthy read if you are are interested in improving your range times or are doing any competitive shooting, even at the amateur [just for fun] level.
 
If you love to hunt ,fish,shoot or just be outdoors you must read A SAND COUNTY ALMANAC by Aldo Leopold,one of the most important nature books in years. As this book was rediscovered a few years ago by the tree huggers many were shocked to find that Aldo loved to hunt. I think any one with a loves to hunt must read this book.
 
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