"The S&W Revolver: A Shop Manual" by Jerry Kuhnhausen...can't seem to track one down?

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"The S&W Revolver: A Shop Manual" by Jerry Kuhnhausen...can't seem to track one down?

I just got through checking ~10 different sites via Google for a copy of the S&W Shop Manual, but they were all sold out...the only ones I did find were between $80-$125! Anyone have any ideas as to where I could get a copy at a more reasonable price? Thanks, everyone...
 
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I looked, and that one seemed the most promising, but they seem to have a different way of ordering than is standard on most websites. I wont be able to call them to see if they're in stock 'til monday :/ I know I can just watch youtube videos, but I'd love to have the actual shop manual.
 
I'm pretty sure I bought mine from Brownells last year but it doesn't seem to be listed on their site now.
 
Midway shows them as expected in stock on 2-27. My experience is that most things come in early. but you would need to place a backorder.
 
I noticed that, but my only backorder experience w/ midway had me waiting another month past it's "should be in stock" date :( It reached the date, then added another month. Maybe the local library would have it??
 
If you don't mind a used book, you should be able to find one for around $30 on Amazon or eBay.
 
Thanks...I'll go check 'em out. People get a little crazy on ebay though :/ Does anyone know if there are different editions, revisions, or copyright dates?
 
make that only 2 left...I just snagged the 29.00 listing. thanks for posting. when i did the search I typed in the full name and author and it returned an action price of $80

bob42 said:
EBay currently has 3 listed, all new, from $24 to $29+ shipping. Go to ebay.com and search for "Smith & Wesson book"
Bob
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I found one of 'em on eBay, going for $29 w/ 2+ days remaining. If I bid, who am I going to be "battling" with on here? Lol
 
Here's a recently listed $29 "Buy It Now" from ebarf:

Item nuber 120685474456.

(not my auction, I have no interest in this at all. Posted only to help a forum member)
 
jk

try Randy Duckett Rdgunbooks - Home I bought one from him at a show for @ $25. He said he tries to keep them in stock, but they go fast. When I bought mine he had 2 left, 20 +/- minutes later I walked by looking for a different book and he was sold out. Good luck
 
Insp_Callahan said:
Here's a recently listed $29 "Buy It Now" from ebarf:

Item nuber 120685474456.

(not my auction, I have no interest in this at all. Posted only to help a forum member)
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Thanks, Insp_Callahan! I just used the BIN and it should be here in a week or so. Appreciate it :)
 
I appreciate everyone's responses and help to find the S&W Shop Manual. I'll be glad to start learning more about the insides of my favorite guns. Thanks again, everyone! -Rob
 
20May13

I just looked on google, and saw the book at Brownell's, and at Midway USA…and on amazon too. I didn't go further than that because I want to be pretty sure I'm going to be able to address my particular issue, which is polishing and smoothing the trigger pull on my two DA S&W snubbies: 442 and 43C. Does anyone know for sure if that process is covered satisfactorily in this book? The 43C is new, and the trigger pull is just not good at all––very rough and un-smooth from beginning to end. There are jumps and hang-ups, and all that kind of "toy gun" kind of feel. The 442 is better, but it could still be better than what it is. I dream of a buttery feeling that stays the same from first pressure to hammer drop. Can that be achieved??
 
I bought that book based on review from others here and it was a great introduction to these fine revolvers. Not all inclusive but a great head start. I still use it for reference when needed, along with this forum, google, YouTube etc......
 
I notice that some of yoy folks mentioned vewing S&W revolvers on u- tube
I am not fimiliar with U- tube How would I get to the S&W revolver dissembly/Assembly vidio on U-Tube?
Chubbo
 
Just go to YouTube. Then, in the search space at the top, type in "Smith and Wesson disassembly. You'll be able to click on a whole bunch of options (some of them good, some of them not-so-good). Good luck.
 
I think Krause publications puts those books out. I'm simply amazed when you go on the web looking for firearm realated books, the prices you border on insanity. You can get a ratty old copy for a few bucks and a brand new one that will cost enough to pay off a third world counteris debt for a year. Especially an out of print book like the ones Frank De Hass did many years ago. I told my daughters check the prices on google sites that sell books and sell mine off to the highest bidder. Frank
 
I don't know what all the fuss is about, with the availability of this manual. I ordered one from Brownels 3/31/2014 for $24.99 + $7.95 shipping, and recieved it in around
four days. I have read several parts in the manual, and think that it lives up to it's reputation.
Chubbo
 
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