I received an e-mail offer from the NRA for a "Limited time offer" for a book entitled "Elementary Gunsmithing" by Perry D Frazer. I am definitely a complete novice when it comes to gunsmithing, but as an avid collector and shooter, I would be interested in knowledge of BASIC work that I can do myself. Have any of you had a chance to read this book yet and if so, I'd be very interested in any review. At $29.95, its a little pricey, as a gold inlaid hardback "how to" book (usually I think of those as paperbacks!) but if it benefits the NRA I'm willing to overlook that if it is useful to someone like me. Thanks in advance.

I am unfamiliar with the book you are talking about, but IMHO the book that is kind of the "standard" around here is the following:

"The S&W Revolver": A Shop Manual" Book by Jerry Kuhnhausen

About $25 bucks and is excellent if working on S&W Revolvers. While this book is excellent, you will also need a proper set of screwdrivers (Brownell's) a Gumsmithing hammer (Shooboy) a rubber mat of some sort (from your local Tavern, Bar or Restaurant) a few Dental Picks (ask your Dentist for old ones next visit) a magnifying light, a good set of extra fine SMALL Arkansas stones and a LARGE cup of patience. Now you will have the basics, just go slow, do this in an un-distracted environment and have the book close by. Start with small projects and work up from there as you gain confidence. Enjoy!

Chief38

Thanks for the reply Chief...all good advice I'm sure!

A Shop Manual" Book by Jerry Kuhnhausen

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do not know about the other one so I can't comment on it.