The Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson

By Patrick Sweeney

Author Patrick Sweeney leads readers through Smith & Wesson's dizzying array of handgun models and options. From plinking revolvers to the new .500 S&W hand cannon, Sweeney reviews S&W models inside and out for performance, function and versatility, letting the reader known which models will work best for self-defense, hunting or target shooting.With information on basic troubleshooting, testing used guns for reliability and reviews of specific models from every major S&W group, "The Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson" gives readers an accurate overview of the offerings of this fine American gunmaker.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873497929
• ISBN13: 9780873497923
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Gun Digest Books
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Interesting book

The book is built around several "tests" of different S & W handguns, and it also gives some historical- and tech info.

An Excellent Survey of Current S & W guns

This book provides an excellent survey of handguns currently offered by Smith and Wesson. The writer has extensive pratical experience and has been assisted with test firing by a group of friends. Very readable and lots of good photos. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone thinking of purchasing a new or near new S & W.

Gun Digest of Smith & Wesson.

Not quite what I was expecting in this book,but is very informative on later model handguns from this great gunmaker. Will have to look further for a book with models and serial numbers.

Gun Digest Book of S & W

I am a novice S & W collector and was hoping for more of a reference work covering specific models and variations of Smith & Wesson handguns. This book is biased towards current models, both revolvers and semi-autos. The material that is covered is well written, interesting, and timely. Sections are devoted to a sampling of current models, company history, accessories, proper disassembly and maintenance, etc. However, if you are a collector looking for wider coverage of specific models this book may dissappoint. The book is better suited to people who are interested in what S & W is currently offering or how to care for their S & W guns.

Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson

This book is a great review of modern Smith and Wesson handguns. If you're into pre 20th Century firearms this book is not for you. That said, the book is well written and full of facts but not so much so that one is bogged down in minutia. There are lots of photo's and while clear and detailed, it would be better if the author had used at least some color pictures. All in all a book well worth the price! Rob Pollick, Cave Creek, AZ.